BODY POLITICS AROUND THE WORLD
When it comes to body size, what seems clear is that most cultures have a strong opinion, but few agree on the “ideal.”
A HISTORY OF SLOW FOOD
The Slow Food movement began on the Spanish Steps in Rome in 1986 when groups of angry Italians, brandishing bowls of penne, protested the opening of a McDonald’s franchise near the historical monument.
STAY STRONG, LOOK GOOD
The desire to look and feel good, and keep the body healthy, is no new phenomenon. From Greek weightlifters to Indian Sadhu’s, the desire to exercise has waxed and waned throughout all of human history.
INJUSTICE FOR ALL
Incarceration without a trial. Rampant corruption among staff. Uncontrolled spread of deadly disease. Overcrowding of cells. Extreme scarcity of food. Welcome to the prisons of Africa.