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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


Finding Warmth and Talking Climate Change
Our author gets stuck at a small-town gas station. With hours until the next bus, she observes everyday life and discusses climate change.

Nina K.
Sep 22, 2024


The Anatomy of Monsters: Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece
Twisted. Mingled. Ugly. Big. Scary… There are many words used to describe monsters. This series explores different forms of monsters.

Amr Abbas
Sep 22, 2024


The Kitchen Herbarium: Basil Lemonade
Pesto, love spells, cures for stomach cramps, lemonade - discover the many uses of basil and learn how to make refreshing basil lemonades.

Merle Emrich
Aug 25, 2024


Not in My Name: On Pinkwashing, Palestine, and Queer Solidarity
A closer look at Israel’s effect on LGBTQ+ rights in Palestine and its claim of allyship with the
Queer community.

Stephen K. Pettersson
Aug 11, 2024


Bangladesh Faces Unrest and Chaos in the Aftermath of Protests
Mahmudun Nabi comments on Bangladesh's uncertain future in the aftermath of recent protests and Prime Minister Hasina's resignation.

Mahmudun Nabi
Aug 11, 2024


Embracing Heritage: A Personal Journey with Hakawati
Discover the power of storytelling with Hakawati. Follow a personal journey embracing Armenian heritage and cultural diversity.

Varanta Aharonian Niziblian
Jul 28, 2024


Silent No More: The Voices of Bangladesh’s Youth
In light of the recent quota reform protest in Bangladesh - and the violent government response - Mahmudun Nabi reflects on his perspective.

Mahmudun Nabi
Jul 28, 2024


The Kitchen Herbarium: Lemon and Thyme Cake
Discover the medicinal and cultural uses of thyme, and learn how to bake a delicious lemon and thyme cake.

Merle Emrich
Jul 14, 2024


A Fly in the Eye
Relating the Last of Us to the Gaza-Israel War with reflections on Neil Druckmann, Norman Finkelstein, and Petra Ragnerstam's perspectives.

Amr Abbas
Jun 24, 2024


Bridgerton: Escapism, and Fatigue
Why has Bridgerton gained popularity over the past four years? What has escapism to do with it?

Merle Emrich
Jun 24, 2024


“Art Always Finds Its Little Space”
Merle interviews Malmö-based artist Ino Ati and reflects on his recent exhibition in Malmö.

Merle Emrich
Jun 10, 2024


What Happened to Them? Part 4: Alexei Navalny
The final part of this series follows up on Alexei Navalny, a Russian activist who died in prison in February 2024.

Nina K.
May 19, 2024


What Happened to Them? Part 3: Edward Snowden
The "What Happened to Them?" series continues and follows up on what happened to Edward Snowden after media coverage ceased.

Nina K.
May 5, 2024


Pasta With Spinach Sauce
Maggie—who sometimes cooks—shares her recipe for pasta with spinach sauce, grilled chicken, and roasted peppers.

Maggie Taher
May 5, 2024


The Tick and the Barbarians: A Reflection on the Gaza War
Reflections on the Israel-Gaza war focusing on dehumanization and political speech.

Amr Abbas
Apr 8, 2024


What Happened to Them? Part 2: Peng Shuai
The "What Happened to Them?" series continues and follows up on Chinese tennis player, Peng Shuai and her suspicious disappearance in 2021.

Nina K.
Apr 8, 2024


A Tremendous Reflection on the Gaza-Bibi War
Reflections on the Israel-Gaza war, the narratives and tragic satire of politics, differences in perspectives, and history itself.

Amr Abbas
Mar 25, 2024


"Hi from Planet Earth!"
Almost five decades after the Golden Record was sent into space, children in Malmö drafted their own messages from humankind.

Merle Emrich
Mar 25, 2024


Pasta With Carrot Sauce
Maggie (who sometimes cooks) shares a recipe for carrot sauce pasta.

Maggie Taher
Mar 25, 2024
Published by Cálice Magazine (Malmö, Sweden)
ISSN: 3035-9031
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