Author: Sam van Donk
A brief guide to South Africa’s 2024 election
There is no doubt that for Europe, this summer is already turning out to be an exciting one. The European Parliamentary elections have just been held- seeing a resurgence of
Read MoreJesus returns… to Groningen?
The Second Coming of Christ is upon us! So claim the newly-placed billboards around the centre of Groningen, advertising the return of the historic award-winning rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar
Read MorePacifism, Community, Esperanto- one man’s dream for world peace
If you’ve ever delved into the world of language learning, then you may have heard of Esperanto. Frequently characterised and ridiculed as the ‘most useless language’, it is estimated to
Read MoreSpace Nazis? The problematic use of Nazism in sci-fi media
An alarming trend seems to be taking shape in general science fiction media. Nazis are increasingly normalised as the antagonists in various fantasy and sci-fi settings. Ever since their defeat
Read MoreGuyana and Venezuela to meet amidst fears of annexation
And how rejecting a 1899 ruling provides the basis for Venezuelan territorial claims December 2023- This month has seen an interesting development in the continent of South America. Venezuela’s president,
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