A Brief, 2,770-Year History Of Fan Fiction Today, fan fiction exists in legal spirtual grey areas. But was it always like this? Let's look at a very brief history of fan fiction. Inverse · 14h ago
I Was At The Opening Of The Lucas Museum — And It's Bigger Than Star Wars George Lucas’ billion-dollar museum is a labor of love — but it’s not just a shrine to his Star Wars galaxy. Inverse · Sep 22
Quote of the day by Joseph Campbell, 'We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us' shows psychology of happiness, gratitude, positive mindset, offers timeless wisdom on purpose, philosophy of life, acceptance, inner peace, human emotions, embracing change Quote of the day by Joseph Campbell offers a powerful reminder that life is not a fixed script but an evolving journey. Planning can provide direction, but flexibility allows people to respond when circumstances reveal a different route. Letting go of an expected future can be painful, particularly when a… The Economic Times · Aug 23
Homer’s Odysseus was never a perfect hero. Christopher Nolan’s film understands this Homer’s The Odyssey has long been held up as a powerful example of “the hero’s journey” – a narrative structure that has dominated storytelling for millennia. The Conversation · Jul 21
Quote of the day by Joseph Campbell, 'Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain' offers timeless words of wisdom revealing the psychology of inner joy, emotional resilience, and healing, discover positive inspiring life lessons on overcoming pain, building mental strength, finding lasting happiness from within, and developing a mindset that turns life's challenges into personal growth Quote of the day by Joseph Campbell offers timeless wisdom about emotional resilience and personal growth. It teaches that lasting happiness comes from within and that inner joy has the power to transform how we experience life's challenges. Through gratitude, purpose, self-awareness, supportive relationships, and hope, people can gradually overcome… The Economic Times · Jul 13
49 Years Later, Star Wars Just Inverted Its Most Formative Plot Trope Is Maul creating a new version of the Hero's Journey in 'Shadow Lord'? Here's how the latest Star Wars is calling out a specific part of a classic story trope. Inverse · Apr 13
The Shiralee brings a Shakespearean energy to the Aussie swag-man’s life A lyrical homage to the spirit of the Australian bush, Sydney Theatre Company’s The Shiralee is set on the highways and byways of 1950s Australia, with brief visits to the urban squalor of Kings Cross. The Conversation · Oct 13, 2025
A dreamscape of transcendental potential: Rhett Davis’ Arborescence is at once terrifying and bewitching American psychologist Abraham Maslow’s well-known hierarchy of needs theory, first proposed in 1943, positions self-actualisation at the apex of human motivation and flourishing. According to Maslow, it is only after an individual’s basic physiological needs are met – along with the need for safety, love and esteem – that they… The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025
Police researchers ‘diverted from inquests and litigation to Omagh bomb probe’ A preliminary hearing before an inquest into the death of Joseph Campbell said this will last for an estimated six months. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
‘It brings West Indians together’: London locals enliven Test warm-up The match against a Select XI is attracting air horns and affords a glimpse of West Indies players who might face England The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
‘We don’t need more small-penis energy’… Sharon Stone on why she swapped acting for art At 66, Stone is no longer offered roles worthy of her talents – so she paints up to 17 hours a day. She opens up about Hollywood, her tough upbringing and letting her ‘creative faucet flow’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024
‘Lively in faith’: Pope Francis heads to Mongolia with eye on diplomacy Mongolia, between Russia and China, could help ease church’s troubled ties with Beijing and lift Ukraine peace efforts. Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2023
The making of a right-wing martyr "In the worst-case scenario, Stewart Rhodes and the other Jan. 6 terrorists in jail can become much more dangerous" Salon · May 31, 2023
Kalgoorlie man pleads guilty to manslaughter after stabbing brother to death in drunken brawl A Kalgoorlie 19-year-old man pleads guilty to manslaughter after stabbing his brother to death in an alcohol-fuelled brawl. ABC News · May 23, 2023
Reuters · Apr 26, 2023 India's elderly await death, seek salvation in holy city Murali Mohan Sastry is waiting peacefully for death on the banks of the Ganges River in India's northern city of Varanasi, revered by millions of Hindus.
Reuters · Apr 12, 2023 India's birth control measures resonate among its Muslims, priests play a role Syed Mohammed Talha says he is proud that his seven-year-old daughter attends a prestigious Montessori school in India’s national capital region.
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 Kherson residents ditch Russian SIM cards for Ukrainian ones Hundreds of residents in the newly-liberated city of Kherson queued up in the rain to switch the Russian SIM cards in their mobile phones for local ones on Thursday, only days after the city was retaken by Ukrainian forces.
Reuters · Oct 26, 2022 Families in Sri Lanka yearn for answers on relatives who disappeared in civil war (This Oct. 26 story has been corrected to fix name of official to Mahesh Katulanda in paragraph 16 and 20)
Inverse · Sep 21, 2022 'Andor' explained: How Stellan Skarsgard changes a classic Star Wars trope Stellan Skarsgård plays Luthen Rael, and his character is changing Star Wars as we know it.
Reuters · Sep 16, 2022 Sri Lanka's crisis pushes war-shattered Tamils to the brink Under a blazing sun, a 44-year-old Tamil labourer tended his rented patch of peanut field in Sri Lanka, striking his spade against the earth in a daily struggle to beat inflation that has put many necessities out of reach.
Inverse · Sep 14, 2022 Is fandom a cult? The religious fervor fueling Star Wars, Marvel, and more Marvel and Star Wars have massive followings, but can fandom become a religion if enough people believe in it?
Newcastle Herald · Aug 12, 2022 Employer found negligent in driver fatigue case, pays $1.13 million in damages A contractor will pay $1.13 million in damages to a worker who fell asleep at the wheel at the end of three 12-hour shifts
Belfast Live · Jun 30, 2022 Troubles murder of RUC sergeant Joseph Campbell raises collusion question, inquest told Hearing told military intelligence officer accompanied notorious loyalist killer at scene of policeman’s murder
Inverse · May 29, 2022 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' just fixed the biggest problem with Star Wars TV 'The Mandalorian' sent Star Wars in a new direction. 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' could give it a much-needed reset.
Foreign Policy · May 14, 2022 Where the West and China Find Common Ground A striking new translation of Chinese fairy tales shows a shared folkloric tradition.