At Education for Humanity, we're on a mission to delve deeper into history – not just the highlights but the character traits that shape historical figures. We recognise that these traits can often be contradictory. By examining historical figures through this lens, we can gain a more nuanced and holistic understanding of our human past.
In the industrialised world, people have come to rely almost exclusively on their intellect to discover and produce things – from new planets to smartphones – and it has resulted in some marvellous inventions and scientific breakthroughs.
The role of Cathar women has suffered two fates: to be demonised by their opponents and idealised by their supporters. Where does the truth actually lie?
Our lives have a flow that we can choose to follow. Rather than passively drifting through life, we can learn how to go with the universal flow with awareness and creativity. We can see this flow, this river, in many ways as our natural evolution.
There are enough natural resources and technology to ensure that everyone on our planet has enough food, clean water, shelter and medical care. Though the situation has recently improved for some, millions still lack these basic necessities.