The use of sport as an evangelical tool is not new for the Catholic Church. Pope Pius X welcomed athletes in 1905 for the first international gymnastics competition in the Vatican gardens.
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Photography and rock-climbing have always shared a close relationship.
In 1930, economist John Maynard Keynes famously predicted that within a century, the normal workweek would decrease to 15 hours. Why was he wrong?
Chicken pâté was mixed with gravy, gelatine and whipped cream, before being frozen in decorative cups.
Far from high adrenaline combat or difficult puzzle solving, cosy gamers seek respite in their choice of games – but where did the trend come from? A gaming expert explains.
You might think it’s fine to have a few with friends before heading for a night out, but alcohol-related harms actually increase with pre-drinking.
What if the best parts of two competing visions for a solution were brought together?
The growing leisure gap has a huge impact on women’s ability to engage with the board game hobby.
Researchers suggest it is important to build daily habits that support mental well-being and seek care when necessary.
‘Hustle culture’ is so pervasive in U.S. society that not even the coronavirus pandemic could shake the urge to prioritize productivity.
Iceland has trialled shorter working hours, but not a four-day week.
As sneakers have gone from sportswear to fashion item, the market for the shoe has exploded.
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.
The historic location provides a window into the potential of city tourism in Ghana.
Video games are becoming just as popular as professional sports, so why do people think it’s only a game?
Ghana understands the leisure needs of people with disabilities but is struggling to meet those needs.
How did we become so submissive to a condition of constant surveillance that – except in spy movies or paranoid delusions – would have been considered preposterous a few decades ago?
Community proposals for public swimming pools are popping up all over the country. But individuals need to work with governments to ensure these projects actually get off the ground.
The share of people who give their time to good causes is starting to dip.
The idea that automation and robotics will lead to huge job losses is wrong. Big business likes the sweat of cheap labour too much.
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