Category Archives: Human Interest

26Mar/26

Why Socrates Says Regret Is Inevitable

March 26, 2026Human InterestAncient Greek philosophy, Apology, Athens, Classical theism, Columbo, Daimonion, Dialogues of Plato, George Furth, Kierkegaard, Myrto, Oracle, Philosophers of education, Plato, Socrates, Socratic dialogues, Socratic method, Socratic problem, The unexamined life is not worth living, Xanthippe, Xenophonadmin

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.

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01Mar/26

The Return of the Warriors: Inside Zambia’s Historic N’cwala Festival

March 1, 2026Human InterestAfrica, Bemba people, British South Africa Company, Chipata, Chitimukulu, Continents, Ethnic groups in Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, Kenneth Kaunda, Madzimawe, Malawi, Mozambique, Mpezeni, Mpezeni III, Mwata Kazembe, Ngoni, Ngoni people, Nsingo, Paramount Chief Mpezeni, Shaka Zulu, South Africa, Zambia, Zwangendabaadmin

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?

November 24, 2025Human InterestAustralia, Brexit, Creative Commons, Cultural racism, Frank Reeves, Ireland, Keir Starmer, Kevin Durrheim, Michael Billig, Netherlands, Nigel Farage, Political positions of Nigel Farage, Prejudice, Racism, Rahul Sambaraju, Reform UK, Right-wing politics in the United Kingdom, Right-wing populism in the United Kingdom, Sarah Pochin, Simon Goodman, UK Independence Party, United Kingdom, Wes Streeting, Xenophobiaadmin

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.

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03Nov/25

The Declining Wildflowers and the Meadow Solution

November 3, 2025Human InterestBee, Beekeeping, Biodiversity, Daniel Gibbs, Insect ecology, Martha Kearney, Meadow, Pollination, Pollinator, Simon Potts, Symbiosis, UK, United Kingdom, Wildflower stripadmin

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

September 5, 2025Human InterestBen Lawers, Brownfield land, Creative Commons, Edinburgh, Estonia, Norway, Orchid, Plant, Richard Milne, Scotland, SHUTTERSTOCK, United Kingdom, Vlad Krivtsov, Wales, Yorkadmin

The author’s project took him all over Britain.
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.

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27Apr/25

Freedom Seder LA Brings Together Black, Jewish, and Black-Jewish Leaders for an Evening of Unity and Liberation

April 27, 2025Human InterestAmanda, Amanda Berman, Berman, Bo, Deborah Marcus, Hallel, Michael Fisher, Moses, Passover, Stephen Wise Temple, The Exodus, Van Jones, Yoshi Zweibackadmin

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

January 10, 2025Human Interest, UncategorizedAnti-Masonic Party, Anti-Masonry, David C. Miller, Freemasonry, Martin Stezano, Masonic organizations, Masonic ritual and symbolism, Morgan, William, William Morganadmin

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

January 3, 2025Human InterestCults, Scientologyadmin

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

December 13, 2024Human InterestAppeal to emotion, Emotion, Emotion classification, Evolutionary psychology, Fear, Limbic system, Psychology, Subjective experienceadmin

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

10Dec/24

People who are good at reading have different brains

December 10, 2024Human InterestAudiology, Auditory cortex, Auditory system, Auditosensory cortex, Cerebral cortex, Cerebrum, Creative Commons, Gyrus, Heschl, Human brain, Insular cortex, Mikael Roll, SHUTTERSTOCK, Superior temporal gyrus, Temporal lobe, United Kingdomadmin

Mikael Roll, Lund University

The number of people who read for fun appears to be steadily dropping. Fifty percent of UK adults say they don’t read regularly (up from 42% in 2015)
and almost one in four young people aged 16-24 say they’ve never been readers, according to research by The Reading Agency.

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