Tag: anthropology

In Death There Is Also Life

World + People

Dreams and Visions

In Death There Is Also Life

Philosopher and anthropologist of science Vinciane Despret talks about the phenomenon of death midwives, and how we can cultivate a different approach to grief.

Paulina Małochleb

A Drinking Deer

Soul + Body

The Four Elements

A Drinking Deer

From natural springs flow a sort of mysticism; a keen mixture of their purity and rumoured life-giving properties. Where do such tales come from?

Monika Kucia

The Fluid of Life

World + People

Science

The Fluid of Life

Blood has long fascinated scientists keen on prolonging life and curing diseases. We explore the sanguine history of bloodletting and blood transfusions.

Łukasz Kaniewski