Unpredictable forces.

The thirst for power can lead to questionable behavior. We can place the manipulation of others squarely in that category. Sometimes the only thing one can do is turn on the music and join Bacchus in unpredictable displays of joy.


Bacchus. Michelangelo Merisi (Caravaggio). 1598. Oil on panel. Le Gallerie degli Uffizi.

How to focus on what you can control

Henrik Edberg: Let’s have a look at what you can and can’t control in life.

This is why music is good for your mental health

James Goodwin: From the earliest choral music in ancient Egypt to the Classical and Romantic symphonies of the 18th and 19th centuries, we see in all cultures and eras the importance of music.

Why Daylight Savings Time messes with your brain

Beth Ann Malow: Although the exact reasons why light activates us and benefits our mood are not yet known, this may be due to light’s effects on increasing levels of cortisol, a hormone that modulates the stress response, or the effect of light on the amygdala, a part of the brain involved in emotions.

This is what ancient Roman wine tasted like

Julia Binswanger: The new study examines clay pots called dolia, which the Romans used to store, ferment and age wines. While historians have long known that dolia were widespread, many questions remained about the details of the production process. The new research shows the vessels were an essential tool in the art of winemaking.