By the Spring of 1621 only half of the Pilgrims who had arrived aboard the Mayflower were still alive, and their chances of survival seemed slim. But providence was on their … Read More
Children in Need
Writing in the 2nd century the physician Soranos lists the features of a new born child that determine whether it should live. Vigorous crying, sound limbs and organs, open orifices, and lively … Read More
Meeting face to face
COP26 has been billed as the last chance to make the decisions that will be necessary to prevent catastrophic climate change. From around the world twenty-five thousand world leaders and … Read More