Phrenology images from Vaught’s Practical Character Reader (1902). Public Domain Review August 18, 2023 Five bizarre historic leisure activities to try with friends – from gurning to stereoscopy Jacqui Turner, University of Reading and David Stack, University of Reading From pulling faces to reading the bumps on your head, these historic leisure activities could be handy for a rainy summer day.
Some cultures champion rest more than others. Bettmann via Getty Images August 25, 2021 I studied people who think leisure is a waste of time – here’s what I found Selin Malkoc, The Ohio State University ‘Hustle culture’ is so pervasive in U.S. society that not even the coronavirus pandemic could shake the urge to prioritize productivity.
Physical distancing sign on the entrance to Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto on April 24, 2020. (Shutterstock) January 5, 2021 Reopen recreation spaces after COVID-19 for the good of the public, not the individual Bruce Erickson, University of Manitoba The provision of recreational activities and access to public space have always been underpinned by moral and class values. Planning the post-pandemic reopening should address these inequities.