Suzanne Newcombe, The Open University writing for The Conversation. From fairly obscure beginnings in the mid-20th century, the practice of yoga in Britain has become a…
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How yoga conquered Britain: the feminist legacy of Yogini Sunita and Kalaish Puri
From Ayurveda to biomedicine: understanding the human body
What is a human body? This may seem a facetious question, but the answer will be very different according to which medical tradition you consult. Take…
Religious literary report receives OU input in Parliament
The importance of religious literacy in a post-Brexit world was the topic of an All Party Parliamentary Group debate recently, with contributions from The Open University.…
Ancient inscription offers insight into extinct language
A team of archaeologists has recently discovered a 2,500 year old stone on which is an inscription in an ancient, extinct language. We spoke to one…
Pass the mince pies – here’s why we eat so much at Christmas time
The turkey is prepped, you’ve bought dozens of mince pies, there’s selection boxes ready and that’s all before the cheeseboard comes out. Good food is part…