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Rewind Culture – How Nostalgia Became the Media’s Industry Secret Weapon
By Natasha Noam Gol “Nostalgia is the bittersweet longing for former times and spaces” (Niemeyer, 2014). Whether it’s personal nostalgia—reflecting on our own past—or collective nostalgia—remembering shared cultural, national, historical moments, or even longing for very old, unlived ages—nostalgia is a powerful emotion. It’s a universal experience, a kind of “emotional time travel” that can transport us…
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This Week’s News Wrap – 05.05.24
5 of the most important global news stories this week. Panama begins general elections, and incumbent president Laurentino Cortizo is constitutionally ineligible for a second consecutive term. Chad presidential elections begin this week, with frontrunner incumbent transitional president Mahamat Deby, son of the late president Idriss Deby who died in 2021. In the UK local…
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This Week’s News Wrap – 10.03.2024
The top 5 stories from this past week: With Prime Minister Ariel Henry still stuck out of the country, gangs have seized control of the capital city Port-au-Prince. This week they surrounded the main international airport, shutting down flights in and out of the country. The gangs destroyed police stations, raided prisons, freeing over 4,000…
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Reframing Migration: Challenging Misconceptions and Embracing Diversity
Imagine waking up one day to realize that your familiar daily routine has completely shifted. You’re now surrounded by people who don’t speak your native language, the price of bread has fluctuated, the sun sets much earlier, and even your beloved coffee tastes different. In this moment, you begin reflecting on the multitude of decisions…
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Sightseeing Guide: Prague
“Prague has just been voted the most beautiful city in the world.” Welcome to Prague! We are excited to let you in on the secrets of how to wander around Prague. In this sightseeing guide, we’ll take you on a journey to uncover the hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and cultural treasures of diverse destinations. Get…
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A Budapest Travel Guide
As the sister city to Prague, Budapest is quickly on the rise as a “Must” Travel destination for central European(ers). So during my recent trip to the city, I made sure to jot down notes for later assembly into a guide, so our readers can enjoy their potential trip to the max. So without further…