Learn about the principles of flag design as I invent a new flag for the UK, should Scotland ever choose independence.
Videogames as art, the potential of and problems with videogame narratives, and a comparison of moral complexity with regard to collaboration and resistance to invasion in two pieces of science fiction.
This post is about my favorite book in the Bible, 1 and 2 Samuel (it's one book in two volumes; trust me). If you're unfamiliar with the Bible as literature, this is where the action really is, in my opinion.
Never read Moby-Dick? I think you should.
This description of an annual Salvation Army event serves as an introduction to the slightly odd and surprising subculture (and church) that is the SA. More information can be found on an earlier post, The Salvation Army: A Frustrating, Wonderful Church.
A description and demonstration of some of the principles in this academic discipline.
Learn about the Cathars, a Medieval Christian sect that promoted gender equality and simple living, and yet somehow managed to inspire both a crusade and the creation of the Inquisition.
A brief overview of linguistics as a subject and a demonstration of one of its sub-disciplines, phonology.
A defense of the Puritans as a culture.
A how-to guide on Reddit, a popular link aggregation and commenting site.
An article about the greatness that is the University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt, the biggest and best event of its kind.
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