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Category Archives: Human Interest
26Mar/26
Why Socrates Says Regret Is Inevitable
The Inevitability of Regret: Socratic Wisdom in a World of Binary Choices
March 26, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — According to the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, the relationship between human choice and inevitable regret is rooted in the fact that no life path is perfect, and every decision involves compromises. Using the choice between marriage and celibacy as an example, Socrates noted that “let a man take whichever course, he will be sure to regret it” because human desires and circumstances inevitably change over time.
01Mar/26
The Return of the Warriors: Inside Zambia’s Historic N’cwala Festival
28 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The N’cwala (or Nc’wala) ceremony is a major annual cultural festival celebrated by the Ngoni people of Zambia’s Eastern Province. Held every year on the last Saturday of February at Mtenguleni village near Chipata, it primarily serves as a thanksgiving festival for the first fruits of the harvest and an occasion to pay homage to God, ancestral spirits, and the Paramount Chief Mpezeni. Continue reading
24Nov/25
Is racism becoming more acceptable in the UK?
Simon Goodman, De Montfort University and Rahul Sambaraju, University of Edinburgh
Keir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to address allegations of racism in Reform UK, and antisemitic and xenophobic comments and bullying allegedly made by Farage while he was at school. Farage has denied the accusations.
03Nov/25
The Declining Wildflowers and the Meadow Solution
Nov. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — An article by Martha Kearney, Presenter of BBC Radio 4’s This Natural Life, detailing her personal concern over the severe decline in British wildflowers since her childhood and her efforts to create her own wildflower meadow. Experts, including Professor Simon Potts and Professor Daniel Gibbs, highlight the detrimental consequences of this decline, predicting lower crop yields, higher food prices for consumers, and a loss of essential biodiversity, particularly pollinators like bees and butterflies. Continue reading
05Sep/25
What I’ve learned from photographing (almost) every British wildflower
Montage images: Pajor Pawel/Shutterstock (background); Richard Milne (flowers)
Richard Milne, University of Edinburgh
The wildflowers of Britain include all manner of treasures – yet many people are only aware of a few, such as bluebells and foxgloves. A lot of its other flora are rare because of Britain’s location at the northern, western or even southern edges of their natural geographic – and hence climatic – ranges.
27Apr/25
Freedom Seder LA Brings Together Black, Jewish, and Black-Jewish Leaders for an Evening of Unity and Liberation
Hosted by CNN commentator Van Jones, Bishop-Designate Michael Fisher of Greater Zion Church Family, CAA’s Deborah Marcus, Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback of Stephen Wise Temple, and Amanda Berman, founder of Zioness, the event, rooted in the traditions of Passover and the story of the Exodus, celebrated Black, Jewish, and Black-Jewish liberation and solidarity. Continue reading
10Jan/25
One Man Exposed Freemason Secrets: His Disappearance & Their Downfall
Jan. 10, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The mysterious 1826 disappearance of William Morgan, a Freemason who planned to expose the organisation’s secrets. His abduction fuelled anti-Masonic sentiment, significantly impacting American politics. Continue reading
03Jan/25
Scientology’s 2024 year of expansion
The document is a press release from the Scientology religion, celebrating a year of significant growth and expansion. Key achievements highlighted include the opening of numerous new Scientology Churches globally, increased engagement in various programs and initiatives, and substantial growth in its global network. The release further boasts of technological advancements and community outreach projects undertaken worldwide. It presents a positive outlook, showcasing the organisation’s purported impact and future plans. Read more
13Dec/24
Horses feel strongly – and scientists know what they need to be happy
Joy. Fear. Affection. The science of animal emotions has confirmed what many animal owners have long known: animals do have intense emotions. However, what they actually feel is not always what owners are used to thinking. Continue reading