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Politics in Verse
The pen is mightier than the sword is a saying governments seem to take seriously when they censor or ban poetry. An exploration.

Merle Emrich
Jun 12


The Landscape of Tomas Tranströmer: In Conversation with Gabriella Ceom Cederström
Pendulum of Memories - an audiovisual exhibition - mapped a journey through the landscapes of Tomas Tranströmer’s poetry. A conversation with producer and director Gabriella Ceom Cederström.

Merle Emrich
Jun 12


Rewilding Myths in a Disenchanted World
In the context of the current multiple crises, stories like Mischief Acts and The Green Knight rewild myths that grapple with ambiguity and complexity.

Merle Emrich
May 7


The Power Dynamics Behind the Netflix Algorithm
Discover how Netflix's algorithm shapes streaming behaviours and impacts content visibility and viewers' choices.

Ilaria Mariani
May 7


The Kitchen Herbarium: Violet Syrup
Violets, one of the first flowers of spring, have a long history in folklore and herbal healing, and make an excellent syrup.

Merle Emrich
Apr 6


Arbetsbaserat lärande om bioekonomi inom lantbruket i RELIEF-projektet
Inom bioekonomin används förnybara, biologiska resurser i stället för fossila. Inblick i RELIEF-projektet om bioekonomi inom jordbruket.

Merle Emrich
Apr 6


Work-Based Learning on Bioeconomy in Farming in the RELIEF Project
Bioeconomy is built on using renewable, biological instead of fossil resources. Insights into the RELIEF project on bioeconomy in farming.

Merle Emrich
Apr 6


The Anatomy of Monsters: Witches
Twisted. Mingled. Ugly. Big. Scary… Woman. In this article, we explore the witch as the monstrous-feminine.

Merle Emrich
Mar 11


More at Stake Than Citizenship Rights in Recent Debates
Leading up to the elections, the German conservatives are moving on a path that threatens more than citizenship rights. An opinion piece.

Merle Emrich
Feb 17


How Long Will Our Elderly Fall Through the Cracks? Reflections on Home Care Services
Amr Elhossiny, a home care worker in Gothenburg, reflects on the case of a man who died after a delayed response by home care staff.

Amr Elhossiny
Feb 17


Hur länge till ska våra äldre tillåtas falla mellan stolarna? Reflektioner kring hemtjänsten
Amr Elhossiny, som jobbar på hemtjänsten i Göteborg, reflekterar kring en mans död efter en fördröjd insats från hemtjänsten.

Amr Elhossiny
Feb 17


COP29 in Azerbaijan: A Commentary on the World's Short-term Memory
Recently, Azerbaijan was criticized for military activities and human rights violations. Now, it is a valued partner again. A commentary.

Nina K.
Dec 16, 2024


Slaying the Dragon: Reflections on the ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
A commentary on the ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant as a first step toward justice for Palestine.

Stephen K. Pettersson
Dec 2, 2024


Betrayed Again: Hindu Minority Still Exposed to Violence in Bangladesh
An opinion piece on the situation of Bangladesh's Hindu minority before and after the recent protest movement.

Mahmudun Nabi
Dec 1, 2024


The Anatomy of Monsters: The Slashers
Twisted. Mingled. Ugly. Big. Scary… Some of the greatest monsters are nothing but human in essence. A deep dive into the slasher genre.

Amr Abbas
Nov 17, 2024


The Anatomy of Monsters: Aliens
Twisted. Mingled. Ugly. Big. Scary. And... alien! This time, The Anatomy of Monsters takes us into space.

Stephen K. Pettersson
Nov 4, 2024


The Kitchen Herbarium: Pumpkin Soup with Mugwort
Considered a magical plant across continents, mugwort has many uses as a medicinal herb as well as in the kitchen and beyond.

Merle Emrich
Nov 4, 2024


The Anatomy of Monsters: Romanticization and the Cosmic
Twisted. Ugly. Scary. Or perhaps not? Part 3 of this series explores the romanticization of monsters as well as Lovecraftian horror.

Amr Abbas
Oct 21, 2024


The Anatomy of Monsters: Norse Mythology and Abrahamic Religions
Twisted. Mingled. Ugly. Big. Scary… There are many words used to describe monsters. This series explores different forms of monsters.

Amr Abbas
Oct 7, 2024


The Kitchen Herbarium: Elderberry Tonic
Both cursed and sacred, the elder tree has a track record in folklore, folk medicine, and beyond—including food.

Merle Emrich
Sep 22, 2024
Published by Cálice Magazine (Malmö, Sweden)
ISSN: 3035-9031
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