Lachlan Glanville, assistant archivist of the Germaine Greer Archive at the University of Melbourne has pored over these letters.
Citrus Fruits, Scurvy and the Origins of the Sicilian Mafia
We found that the growth and consolidation of the Sicilian mafia is strongly associated with an external surge in the demand for lemons from 1800 on wards after the discovery of the effective use of citrus fruits to prevent scurvy by James Lind.
We found that the growth and consolidation of the Sicilian mafia is strongly associated with an external surge in the demand for lemons from 1800 on wards after the discovery of the effective use of citrus fruits to prevent scurvy by James Lind.
Successful Businesses Need Proactive Leadership – and So Does Congress
As researchers of organization behavior and leadership, we have long studied the nature of proactive behavior and how it helps people perform better at their jobs.
As researchers of organization behavior and leadership, we have long studied the nature of proactive behavior and how it helps people perform better at their jobs.
Tide Pod Challenge: Blaming Stupid Millennials Is the Easy Way Out
Various US and UK media outlets have claimed the trend is a “craze” that is “sweeping the internet”.
Various US and UK media outlets have claimed the trend is a “craze” that is “sweeping the internet”.
Zelda Fitzgerald: A Creative Voice Curtailed Who Speaks to Our Cultural Moment
While it is impossible to say that this “plagiarism” led to Zelda’s mental illness, it certainly compounded it and precipitated her crises.
While it is impossible to say that this “plagiarism” led to Zelda’s mental illness, it certainly compounded it and precipitated her crises.
Explainer: The Evidence for the Tasmanian Genocide
When lawyer Raphael Lemkin formulated the idea of “genocide” after the second world war, he included Tasmania as a case study in his history of the concept.
When lawyer Raphael Lemkin formulated the idea of “genocide” after the second world war, he included Tasmania as a case study in his history of the concept.
Neuroscientists Put the Dubious Theory of ‘Phrenology’ Through Rigorous Testing for the First Time
Despite its initial popularity, phrenology started losing support from scientists in the 20th century due to methodological criticisms and failure to replicate various findings.
Despite its initial popularity, phrenology started losing support from scientists in the 20th century due to methodological criticisms and failure to replicate various findings.
The a Bit NA Ta Exhibition Reminds Us of Our Forgotten Links to Papua New Guinea
Tolai people became a human shield against the invasion of Australia when the Japanese seized Rabaul for their headquarters in 1942.
Tolai people became a human shield against the invasion of Australia when the Japanese seized Rabaul for their headquarters in 1942.
Anti-Roma Stigma of Czech President Miloš Zeman Threatens Progress Over Romani Rights
Members of the Czech government council for Roma community affairs reacted angrily to Zeman’s allegations.
Members of the Czech government council for Roma community affairs reacted angrily to Zeman’s allegations.
Narratives About South Africa’s Black Athletes Need to Be Reclaimed and Retold
Take the case of weightlifting and the story of Milo Pillay and his protege, William Ronald Eland, known as Ron.
Take the case of weightlifting and the story of Milo Pillay and his protege, William Ronald Eland, known as Ron.
Australia Has 2,000 Missing Persons and 500 Unidentified Human Remains – a Dedicated Lab Could Find Matches
New research shows 38,000 Australians are reported missing each year, around half of which are young people.
New research shows 38,000 Australians are reported missing each year, around half of which are young people.
Anthill 21: Growing Up
The past few decades have seen the rise of “helicopter parents” – people who are extremely protective and involved in every detail of their children’s lives.
The past few decades have seen the rise of “helicopter parents” – people who are extremely protective and involved in every detail of their children’s lives.
Essays on Air: A New Podcast From the Conversation Bringing the Best Writing to You
These authors bring real knowledge, depth and love to the topics they unpack – and they write beautifully.
These authors bring real knowledge, depth and love to the topics they unpack – and they write beautifully.
A Riotous, Often Ribald Exploration of Feminism’s Unfinished Business
This plurality is manifest in Kelly Doley’s Things learnt about feminism, which provides a humorous and insightful primer to the many types of feminism that the viewer will encounter in the exhibition.
This plurality is manifest in Kelly Doley’s Things learnt about feminism, which provides a humorous and insightful primer to the many types of feminism that the viewer will encounter in the exhibition.
Trust Me I’m an Expert: Why February Is the Real Danger Month for Power Blackouts
In today’s episode of Trust Me I’m An Expert, we’re unpacking the research on why some of the most disadvantaged parts of our cities cop the worst of a heatwave.
In today’s episode of Trust Me I’m An Expert, we’re unpacking the research on why some of the most disadvantaged parts of our cities cop the worst of a heatwave.
The Libraries of the Future Will Be Made of DNA
The future of information storage may sound dull, but it is a crucial issue for anyone interested in the way that societies remember.
The future of information storage may sound dull, but it is a crucial issue for anyone interested in the way that societies remember.