theconversation
36h ago
6°
The strange history of bigamy in England: fake tears, secret weddings and double lives
John Mase Smith probably holds the record for the briefest second marriage, heading back to his first wife at 5am the morning after his bigamous wedding in 1849.
theconversation
45h ago
5°
Ratko Mladić is still viewed as a hero by many Bosnian Serbs. It’s a reminder how divided my country remains today
Bosnia remains a country divided by contrasting histories and narratives about the war. Mladić is a symbolic reminder of this.
theconversation
36h ago
5°
Mouth ulcers: why have I got them and how can I get rid of them?
Mouth ulcers affect up to a quarter of us, but the causes range from stress and diet to vitamin deficiencies. Here’s what helps them heal faster.
theconversation
36h ago
5°
Sophie, Standing There by Meg Mason: a tale of introspection and burgeoning self-awareness Jane Austen would have relished
Sophie is a passive observer of her own life, watching it unfold like a character on the periphery.
theconversation
48h ago
4°
Powerhouse Parramatta was meant to reshape Sydney’s cultural map. Now its leadership is under scrutiny
Sydney’s Powerhouse Parramatta was built on a bold leader’s vision. Now that leader is stepping down, weeks before it is due to open.
theconversation
40h ago
3°
Fly-tipping: here’s what is missing from Andy Burnham’s plan to tackle waste dumpers
Burnham’s plan to tackle criminal fly-tipping gangs needs to go further.
theconversation
34h ago
2°
Why it’s so hard to apologise sincerely in a foreign language
Saying ‘sorry’ to someone in authority evokes more guilt and shame in your first language.