Taras Shevchenko: The Soul of Ukraine Still Speaks
In times of war, a nation reaches for its soul. For Ukraine, that soul has a name: Taras Shevchenko. More than a…
Pavlo Fulei: One Artists Battle for Ukraine’s Cultural Soul
“We are all one mechanism. Some hold the front line with weapons. I hold it with art.” Pavlo Fulei The studio is…
The Ukrainian Trident: A Symbol of Sovereignty and Resilience
The Tryzub, The Ukrainian Trident, is more than just the national emblem of Ukraine; it is a symbol steeped in centuries of…
Blackboards and Bomb Shelters: The Fight for Education in Ukraine
Editors Note: This article documents my recent visit to a Ukrainian sports boarding school in the Kyiv region during the ongoing war.…
The Last Line: The Civilians Training to Defend Kyiv
The crack of gunfire echoed through the crisp morning air in a wooded training ground outside Kyiv. Half a dozen civilians, clad…
Sergii Gryshai: Cosmetic Surgeon
Economic Models In peacetime, established market principles govern the exchange of goods, services, and other essential components of an economy. For instance,…
Backstage at Kyivs October Palace
Creation Carnage & Culture For those existing in the information spaces tailored by mainstream and social media platforms, it is easy to…
The Khlong Toei Slum: See Inside Bangkok’s Largest Slum
Having already spent some time in Bangkok’s tourist traps, I needed a change of scenery. To experience the city’s more authentic heartbeat,…
Jiwala Village: Life in India at 2700m
As the sun began to drop behind the westward Himalayan peaks beyond Jiwala Village, grand shapes of cascaded shadows grew in depth and intensity…