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Economy economic crisis

Stolen Arches, IKEAish? What Western Sanctions Mean For Brand Trademarks In Russia

by Cynthia Martens August 30, 2022May 24, 2025

1892 depiction of the Salem witch trials

Ideas united states

My 17th-Century Aunt And Killing The ‘Witch Hunt’ Metaphor

by Cynthia Martens October 25, 2019May 23, 2025

Women on the beach at Annaba, Algeria

In The News algeria

Algerian Bikini Revolt One Year After Burkini Battle In France

by Cynthia Martens July 21, 2017May 23, 2025

Billboard in Naples

Rue Amelot parenting

Sexism, Italian-Style: Bad News For My Eight-Year-Old Daughter

by Cynthia Martens September 27, 2016May 22, 2025

Holding the road in the UK

Society germany

Why Special Driving Tests For Senior Citizen Are Unfair

by Cynthia Martens June 4, 2016May 22, 2025

In Kos, Greece, the arrival point for thousands of migrants from countries including Gambia, Senegal, Cameroon ...

Geopolitics poverty

Gambia, Where Refugees Are A Cruel Dictator’s Business Opportunity

by Cynthia Martens May 27, 2016May 24, 2025

Supporters of Freedom Party (FPÃ–) candidate Norbert Hofer.

Geopolitics extremism

Even If Far Right Lost, Fear And Hatred Now Rule In Austria

by Cynthia Martens May 25, 2016May 22, 2025

A naked wedding in Hangzhou on April 24

Through Thick And Skin: In China, Rebellious Couples Say ‘I Do’ To Naked Weddings

by Cynthia Martens April 27, 2016May 23, 2025

Paris street scene

Panama Papers, A Haven For “Regular Guys” Too

by Cynthia Martens April 6, 2016May 23, 2025

Turin-born 20th century writer Primo Levi

Primo Levi, Unearthed Interview Shows Author’s Intimate Struggles

by Cynthia Martens March 30, 2016May 22, 2025

Morricone with his Oscar

Ennio Morricone, The Other Italian

by Cynthia Martens March 1, 2016May 21, 2025

Ciao Ciao disco in Marano Vicentino, Italy

Report: The Discos Of Europe Are Dying

by Cynthia Martens February 26, 2016May 21, 2025

Migrants near the Macedonia-Serbia border

Geopolitics immigration

Refugee Lives At Risk Along The Balkan Route To Europe

by Cynthia Martens February 21, 2016May 22, 2025

Marie Antoinette With A Rose

Decoding Marie Antoinette’s Mystery Love Letters To A Swedish Baron

by Cynthia Martens January 24, 2016May 22, 2025

Walking away

Leaving the Priesthood, Joys And Struggles Of A Second Life

by Cynthia Martens January 19, 2016May 23, 2025

Going sour

blog innovation

Converting Supermarket Waste To Animal Feed, A Sicilian Startup

by Cynthia Martens December 24, 2015May 22, 2025

Screenshot of documentary Desire Of The Everlasting Hills

Undercover At Catholic Group That ‘Cures’ Homosexuals

by Cynthia Martens December 11, 2015May 22, 2025

Syrian refugees in Greece last month, before new restrictions in Turkey

Migrant Lives isis

At The Syria-Turkey Border, Suddenly Shut Off To Refugees

by Cynthia Martens December 5, 2015May 23, 2025

Assad At Ease, An Exclusive Face-To-Face In A Surreal Damascus

Geopolitics syria

Assad At Ease, An Exclusive Face-To-Face In A Surreal Damascus

by Cynthia Martens November 20, 2015May 23, 2025

Mourners near Paris' Bataclan concert venue on Nov. 15

For The French, Why It’s Different This Time

by Cynthia Martens November 16, 2015May 22, 2025

Bridgetown, Barbados

Economy barbados

Barbados, An “Ethical” Tax Haven?

by Cynthia Martens November 11, 2015May 23, 2025

A Chinese New Year's celebration in Tuscany

Society immigration

Immigrants And Labor: The Pope’s Message For An Italian Chinatown

by Cynthia Martens November 9, 2015May 22, 2025