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The Celtic Harp

In Ireland’s misty countryside, the Celtic harp occupies a special niche. Historically, harpers held places of high esteem in royal courts, weaving clan hist... Read More

Language in the UN

The United Nations (UN) is widely recognized as the world’s largest international organization. When the UN was created in 1945 after World War II, it succee... Read More

You Need to Try These Glow Drops

Recently, I came across a post describing how we are in the “spring deception” era—where winter is not quite over, and spring is not here to stay. It made me... Read More

Ars Poetica

Ars Poetica is a very pretty and elegant sounding term meaning the “art of poetry”. First being used to describe a poem by the Roman poet Horace, it has beco... Read More

The Duduk

Rolling hills cover the horizon in Armenia’s highlands, and ancient monasteries overlook quaint villages. The duduk seems to capture the essence of this cult... Read More

My Predictions for 2025 Trends

We're two months into 2025, and BookTok has already faced some ridiculous controversies—people claiming that sharing how many books you read is problematic, ... Read More

The Downfall of Dr. Marcel

If you are anything like me (a reality TV fiend), then you are most likely up-to-date on the new Love Island UK All-Stars season. Or if you’re really like me... Read More