History
Where’s the Light in the Enlightenment Era? Part I
Was the Enlightenment truly enlightened? Explore the rise of science and art through the lens of forgotten women and revolutionary ideas that reshaped the world map.
Verbum Libere
Literature
Domestic Violence and Social Judgment in Marina Vujčić’s Novel Sigurna kuća (Safe House)
Sigurna kuća by Marina Vujčić explores domestic violence through the story of a woman who kills her abusive husband in self-defence. This analysis examines the novel’s narrative style, psychological depth, and its critique of social judgment toward victims.
History
Saint Patrick: The Missionary Who Shaped Ireland
Who was Saint Patrick, and how much is legend? From slavery to missionary work, his story shaped Christian Ireland, blending history, myth, and cultural identity.
Culture & Society
What Do Croatian Reviews Say About Svadba, the Record-Breaking Balkan Comedy?
The record-breaking comedy Svadba by Igor Šeregi sparked debate among critics and audiences. This article examines Croatian reviews, audience reactions, and the film’s portrayal of post-Yugoslav identity and generational tensions.
Culture & Society
Domestic Violence in Cinema: What Two 2023 Films Reveal About Marriage and Power
Two powerful films from 2023 – Samo kad se smijem and C'è ancora domani reveal how gender roles, domestic violence and power shape marriage across different historical periods.
Culture & Society
Why Is Bridgerton So Addictive?
Both are set in 19th-century England. They depict the lives of aristocrats. One is the contemporary TV series Bridgerton; the other is the 19th-century novelist Jane Austen.
Culture & Society
Will Young Sherlock be faithful to Doyle's Sherlock?
Is Sherlock Holmes the same detective in books and on screen? From Jeremy Brett to Robert Downey Jr. and the BBC series, this analysis explores which adaptation remains most faithful to Conan Doyle. And what to expect from Young Sherlock. Read below.
History
Helike 373 BC: The Earthquake That May Have Inspired Atlantis
Human communities can react differently to catastrophes; some may never return to the place affected, while others may be more resilient and adaptable. To learn what the example from 373 BC demonstrates, read below.
Culture & Society
Star Wars Might Be More Relevant Than Ever Before
Star Wars teaches us an important message: it is easy to manipulate people when they are afraid or insecure, and bad things happen when good people compromise. There is more to Star Wars. To find out how the trilogies resonate with today’s political climate, read on.
Culture & Society
Prejudices on the Eastern and Western Sides of the Berlin Wall
When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, it wasn’t just concrete that came down but an entire era collapsed with it. Communism in Eastern Europe was crumbling, and Germany was about to become whole again. Learn more if you want to know how the West felt about the East, and vice versa.
Literature
What was life like in Berlin in the 1940s?
Can silence be a form of participation? Discover how Germans acted during the Nazi era through the lens of Ursula von Kardoff's diary. Read more!
History
The Discovery of Penicillin: The Accident That Changed the World
In August 1928, bacteriologist Alexander Fleming was working at St. Mary’s Hospital in London when he noticed something unusual. Curious what Fleming discovered and how it changed medicine? Read below.