In this episode, we explore L’apiculture by Peter David Paterson, a comprehensive guide to beekeeping in tropical regions with a special focus on African practices. The book offers valuable insights into the biology of bees, hive construction, and the harvesting and processing of honey and...
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersections of cosmology, society, and human understanding through insights from KOSMOS: Vom Umgang mit der Welt zwischen Ausdruck und Ordnung, edited by Peter König and Oliver Schlaudt. This collection spans disciplines and historical eras, examining how humanity’s understanding...
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of Bally, the renowned Swiss shoe company, during the interwar period through insights from Bally—A History of Footwear in the Interwar Period, edited by Anna-Brigitte Schlittler and Katharina Tietze. We examine Bally’s innovative design strategies, production methods,...
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In this episode, we explore the rich history of Japanese tea through A Bowl for a Coin: A Commodity History of Japanese Tea by William Wayne Farris. This book traces the journey of tea, from its introduction in the 8th century as a medicinal drink...
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of masks, inspired by T.H.M. Gellar-Goad’s book Masks. The author traces the history and cultural significance of masks across different societies and time periods, revealing their roles in rituals, theater, art, and everyday life. We examine how...
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In this episode, we explore Animals in Stone: Indian Mammals Sculptured Through Time by Alexandra van der Geer, a detailed examination of how animals are portrayed in Indian stone sculptures. The book delves into the zoological characteristics of these animals and their deep-rooted connections to...
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Who really decides what you can and can’t say online? In “Your Post Has Been Removed,” Frederik Stjernfelt and Anne Mette Lauritzen expose how tech giants like Facebook, X, and Google have quietly become the ultimate censors—erasing posts, silencing voices, and shaping public debate on...
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In this episode, we explore Putting Economics Back Into Geoeconomics by Christopher Clayton, Matteo Maggiori, and Jesse Schreger. We examine how countries harness their economic might to influence global affairs, with a focus on the resurgence of economic threats as modern coercion tools. Join us...
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What if a simple petition could challenge authority, shape political decisions, or even spark major societal change? In “The Power of Petitioning in Early Modern Britain,” editors Brodie Waddell and Jason Peacey reveal how ordinary people—rich and poor alike—used petitions to make their voices heard...
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What if help isn’t what we think it is? In this episode, we explore “The Angels Won’t Help You” by Matthew Bowker, a thought-provoking journey into the true nature of help—beyond kindness, beyond care, and into something far more complex. Through philosophy, psychoanalysis, and deeply...
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Is oil a game-changer for Uganda’s future or a potential pitfall? In this episode, we explore “Oil Wealth and Development in Uganda and Beyond,” edited by Arnim Langer, Ukoha Ukiwo, and Pamela Mbabazi. With massive oil reserves discovered in the Albertine Rift Valley, Uganda faces...
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How can we protect our privacy in an increasingly digital world? This episode explores the thought-provoking insights from “Selbstbestimmung, Privatheit und Datenschutz,” edited by Michael Friedewald, Michael Kreutzer, and Marit Hansen. The book examines the challenges posed by digitalization and the governance mechanisms that can...
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How much should we sacrifice for security? In a world where intelligence agencies wield powerful surveillance tools, the ethical stakes have never been higher. “National Security Intelligence and Ethics,” edited by Seumas Miller, Mitt Regan, and Patrick F. Walsh, unpacks the tough questions: Where do...
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Is the law equipped to handle the rapid rise of AI? In this episode, we explore “Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence and the Law”, edited by Henrique Sousa Antunes, Pedro Miguel Freitas, Arlindo L. Oliveira, Clara Martins Pereira, Elsa Vaz de Sequeira, and Luís Barreto...
Read MoreNonsuch Foundation aims to make contemporary art more accessible on a regional and international scale. We have various collections of artworks and strive to maintain a constant balance between artistic, idealist, political, practical, and financial considerations.
We hope to organize cultural events, stimulating discussions, and lectures related to the promotion and access to art for all. Even though the collection is private, we feel that sharing it is the best way to maintain and grow it for generations to come. Learn more.
Our Foundation offers free art education through our blogs. In that way, we can help underprivileged people gain access to art education. Learn more here.
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