culture. education. literary studies.
In this blog post Iโll present several English-language podcast series on an often discussed but much-misunderstood topic: autism. (As a bonus, Iโve also included a few podcasts in German.) To say that autism is often misunderstood is a major understatement: diagnostic criteria constantly shift and evolve, as does the terminology around ASD (the autism spectrum …
Based on Sarah Perryโs novel by the same title, The Essex Serpent is a miniseries originally released on the Apple+ streaming platform in 2022. Directed by Clio Barnard, starring Claire Danes and Thomas Hiddleston, itโs an interesting blend of period drama, gothic romance and folk horror.
Howard Phillips Lovecraft, the master of cosmic horror, left a remarkable literary legacy that consists of numerous short stories, essays, and tens of thousands of letters. In spite of the incredible popularity his works have gained in the decades after his death, one segment of his writing that still remains a bit neglected are his …
This time of year always brings memories of Bubi, a wonderful cat I used to share my home with: July 23 is the anniversary of her death, while August 8 is marked as the International Cat Day. I have lots of stories about my cats, past and present, but let me just share a few …
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