Science — Global
Science — Global
Where Medicine Ends and Art Begins
When a scan comes back clear but the pain remains, medicine reaches one of its limits. This piece asks what art can offer where measurement cannot: a way of understanding the body not just as it looks, but as it is lived.
Culture-Nordic
Norway Says Goodbye to Their Kingn of 35 Years
Join Our Community
Be part of a curious and kind community. Get updates on our monthly online meetings, book club, and upcoming events and workshops — and connect with inspiring people from around the world.
- Monthly online meetings
- Online book club
- Events & workshops
Culture
Culture-Europe
Modern Etiquette in the Digital Age
Good manners haven't gone out of style, they've just moved online. A practical guide to email, video calls and social media etiquette for the digital-first professional.
Culture-Gulf
Bahrain: A Culture That Builds People Before Buildings
Culture isn't found in buildings, but in how people care for one another. A reflection on the values, family, and community that make Bahrain home
Culture-Nordic
Bruce Naigles — The Sculptor of Human Nature
A Norwegian sculptor works against the grain of Scandinavian abstraction, casting figures that are unmistakably human, asking what we owe the person standing next to us.
Contributor Spotlight
Snezana Nina Shamtani
Etiquette & Executive Presence
With 20+ years of international experience, Nina helps people communicate and lead with confidence. She writes on etiquette, protocol and personal presentation.
Read Nina's profile
Dr. Mona El Rubi
Art, Culture & Creative Education
Artist, educator and founder of Artitude Creativity Hub, with a PhD in Art and Culture. She writes on art, heritage, travel and creative education.
Read Mona's profileAchievement
Achievement-Europe
30,000 Strangers Saw It Before I Did
Madeline Puckette spent years chasing a credential to prove she belonged in wine. What actually opened the door was a skill she already had — and a drawing she almost dismissed as a side project. A story about outsider eyes, and why they're often the asset, not the apology.
Achievement-Nordic
The Long Way North: A Nordic Leadership Story
From engineer to president of PWN Norway, Valentina Buratti reflects on leadership, resilience, and the power of radical responsibility. Her journey shows how ambition, community, and service can create lasting impact far beyond a job title.
Achievement-Europe
PWN: How It All Began
Long before diversity became a corporate priority, Avivah Wittenberg-Cox was challenging how organizations think about leadership, gender, and ageing. Today, the founder of PWN Global argues that longevity is reshaping careers, ambition, and opportunity.
Science
Science-Europe
While the World Burns, AI Is Lighting a Different Fire
AI companies are buying old books, scanning them, and destroying the originals. A US court says it's legal. The writer Ray Bradbury already saw this coming in 1953.
Science-Nordic
Longevity: Our Body Is a Forest. Renewal Is Possible
Our body is like a forest after a fire—it can rebuild itself, if we let it. Liubov Jursiene, a longevity expert, explores what happens when a woman starts running at 45, 50, or 55: how the body changes and what science says about aging cells and bone density.
Science-Europe
Creative Use of Ai - Opportunities and Boundaries
AI is reshaping how we create, raising real questions about copyright, rights and responsibility along the way. Manuela Hofer asks where the boundaries should sit, and argues that the future lies in collaboration, not replacement.
Identity
Identity-Europe
The Art of Reinventing Yourself in a New Country
Moving abroad often means losing the role, routine and people that once defined you. Here's what can help as you rebuild — one small, proactive step at a time.
Identity-Europe
A Global Take on Children and Screens
How much screen time is too much? Dr Kayleigh Sumner asks better questions instead — what is the screen replacing, and are we connected enough to talk about it. A calm, global view, anchored above all in sleep.
Identity-Nordic
Follow Your Heart and Happiness Will Follow
Amina Leelo Weewo’s journey took her from Finland to Bahrain, where faith, friendship, and cultural discovery transformed her life. Today, she connects women across continents, building bridges between cultures through dialogue, leadership, and understanding.
