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The yogi as hermit, warrior, criminal and showman
| Lalita Kaplish
How the modern world changed the life and reputation of the yogi.
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Genius spirits and the mystery of creative inspiration
| Anna Faherty
Once upon a time, we all had a genius.
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Spanish flu and the depiction of disease
| Allison C Meier
The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 killed many millions more than World War I did. Find out why contemporary artistic depictions of its devastating impact are so rare.
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Political brilliance and the power of self-promotion
| Anna Faherty
How do you convince people you’re exceptional? Meet the ultimate self-styled genius.
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Finding the words to talk about emptiness
| Cassie DoneyJames Albon
Shored up by a diagnosis and medication, Cassie Doney tried to find out more about the profound feeling of emptiness they were experiencing. But research is thin on the ground.
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The enigma of the medieval folding almanac
| Elma Brenner
With its combination of rich, portable data and high-end style, this folding almanac could have been the medieval equivalent of the latest iPhone.