Society

Amanda Seyfried learns about Shaker founder for film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’

Amanda Seyfried portrays Ann Lee, the 18th-century Shaker movement leader, in The Testament of Ann Lee, exploring her vision of equality and communal living.

Amanda Seyfried attends the fifth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, California, October 18, 2025; illustrative.
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The guide to new connections after 60: how to make friends in later life

Site BP 784, relics of a hut with an annex from the Middle Ages.

Ancient Sudan burial site reveals 4,000-year-old funeral ritual in forgotten Nubian kingdom

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog is seen meeting with Arab women at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, on June 25, 2023.

Building bridges, not walls: A woman's lessons from the past decade - opinion


The power of social agendas: When brands take responsibility - opinion

Corporate social responsibility is no longer an “add-on,” but a prerequisite for business relevance, employee recruitment, and deep emotional connection with target audiences.

Breast cancer (illustrative photo)

Neglect of Israel's Bedouin communities could lead to catastrophe, activist warns

Hagai Reznik warns decades of neglect towards Israel’s Bedouin community in the Negev could lead to a catastrophe, citing illegal weapons, crime, and lack of state support as key issues.

 A man stands near a structure that was demolished by Israeli authorities, at the Bedouin village of Khirbet al-Hamidiyeh, in the northern Jordan Valley, on June 17, 2023

9,500-year-old communal hall uncovered at Çayönü, reshaping our understanding of Neolithic society

“The fact that the floor paint was renewed at least four times shows that the building was periodically re-functionalized and used” said an archeologist.

The Çayönü excavation area in 2020.

The secret Europe is hiding: Where to find true peace in 2025

Europe struggles with over-tourism, but Estonia’s remote islands offer true peace: Ruhnu with 150 residents and ringing sand, Vormsi with Swedish heritage, and Kihnu with a matriarchal society.

Kihnu Island, Estonia

Embracing diversity, healing through Tisha B’Av - opinion

As we approach Tisha B’Av, let's reflect on embracing diversity in Israel, honoring each other’s differences, and striving for unity and respect.

 People spend time at a beach in Tel Aviv during the Israel-Iran war, June 21, 2025; illustrative.

Ancient sarcophagus of 'Pa-di-Hor-pa-khered' returns to Egypt

The sarcophagus, dating from the Ptolemaic period, belonged to a member of high society in ancient Egypt.

 Ancient sarcophagus of 'Pa-di-Hor-pa-khered' returns to Egypt.

DNA analysis reveals 9,000-years-old women-led society in Turkey

Study finds women and girls were key figures in Neolithic settlement, with maternal lineage shaping household burials.

 DNA analysis reveals 9,000-years-old women-led society in Turkey.

DNA analysis reveals 4,500-year-old maternal society in China

The Fujia site shows two maternal clans linked by marriage, suggesting that nearly 5,000 years ago, women may have played a central role in governance and social cohesion.

 DNA analysis reveals 4,500-year-old maternal society in China.

Cultural Practices and Their Societal Impacts: A Global Perspective


AI changing the rules of the game, and those who don’t adapt will be left behind - opinion

We are only at the beginning stages of AI adoption, currently focused mainly on delegating existing tasks to smart systems. But soon enough, the very nature of tasks will transform.

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Necropolis in Italian island reveals a multicultural Iron Age society

Analysis shows Greeks, Phoenicians, and Italians coexisted in ancient Ischia, forming a cosmopolitan society.

 Castello Aragonese off the coast of Italian island Ischia.