In Sweden you can roam anywhere you like, without the landowner's permission
Where would you go if you could go anywhere?
The concept of access regardless of land ownership is called 'Allemansrätt' - 'everyman's right'.
Cú Chulainn: Irish mythology's Incredible Hulk
Humanity has long been obsessed with individuals who, in a fit of rage, transform into something not-quite human. Irish mythology serves up another example.
- There are plenty of cultural figures who are known for their inhuman transformations: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Incredible Hulk, werewolves... the list goes on.
- One infrequently mentioned example is the Irish version of Achilles: Cú Chulainn.
- What does the mythological Irish hero represent?
Eight reasons why comedians make good leaders
After a landslide victory, a popular comedian with no political experience becomes Ukraine's next president. Are comedians really the best leaders?
If you were browsing Netflix's comedy section recently, you might have noticed the Ukrainian sitcom, Servant of the People. In it, an ordinary history teacher is unwittingly elected president of the Ukraine.
Should France rebuild Notre Dame exactly as it was?
The lack of tall, strong oak trees poses something of a problem for the restoration effort.
- A fire destroyed Notre Dame's 115-foot roof on April 15, immediately sparking a debate on how France should restore the cathedral.
- Some argue that it should be rebuilt to its original specifications, while others say alternate materials would be a better options.
- The debate calls to mind the philosophical thought experiment known as "The Ship of Theseus."
New fossils suggest human ancestors evolved in Europe, not Africa
Experts argue the jaws of an ancient European ape reveal a key human ancestor.
- The jaw bones of an 8-million-year-old ape were discovered at Nikiti, Greece, in the '90s.
- Researchers speculate it could be a previously unknown species and one of humanity's earliest evolutionary ancestors.
- These fossils may change how we view the evolution of our species.
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