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Memorialisation
How we remember the dead, and why does it matter?
Poetry
Why do we read, or write poetry, as opposed to prose?
Letters
The disappearing art of the hand-written letter and three stories of love
Cookery
Why do we cook food rather than just eat it raw?
Nudity
Why does the naked human form provoke such strong reactions?
Sharing
Why do we share? And, what happens inside our brains when we do?
Perfume
Why do we use perfume and what does it say about us?
Honour
People have fought for it and died for it. Why is this notion so powerful?
The Moon
Why has the moon fascinated humans from every culture and for all time?
Portrait Photography
Why do we want to capture human faces?
Loyalty
Mike Williams asks why are we loyal, and who are we really loyal to?
Why Do We Fly Flags?
From identity symbols to signalling tools, why human societies are fascinated by flags
Sad Music
Sad music has become more popular according to a recent study. Why do people listen to it?
Why are watches enduring status symbols?
Watches have been an indicator of status since their invention. Mike Williams asks why
Rejecting Riches
Why do some people give the vast majority of their money away?
Chasing Riches
Why do the rich want to get richer? What drives the wealthy to want more?
Skyscrapers
Mike Williams asks why we build tall buildings
Crime Fiction
Why do we love stories about criminals and the people who bring them to justice?
Forgetting
Why do we lose our memories, and why are there are some things we can not forget?
Death Penalty
Why more than 50 countries around the world still execute certain criminals
The Refugee Journey
At the mercy of people smugglers, how do refugees make their often perilous journeys?
Suicide
Every year, across the world, around a million people take their own lives. But why?
Daydreaming
Does everyone’s mind wander? And why do we do it?
The Circus
How did modern circuses develop? And why do they appeal to adults and children worldwide?
Animals Are Us?
Why do people try and project human qualities onto animals?
Jargon
Why do we use jargon?
Collecting
What does collecting of inanimate objects bring to our lives?
Television
Why does television have such a powerful influence on our lives?
The Y Chromosome
How the Y chromosome transforms a female embryo to a male one
Blue Jeans
Why do blue jeans have such global appeal?
The Evolution of Beards
How did beards evolve and what is their purpose?