by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Jul 3, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field
Emotions are a vital dimension of the human experience. While they can be hard to describe at times, it is generally believed that there is a limited range of feelings that we can sense in our physical bodies, including anger, sadness, frustration, joy, surprise and...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Jun 24, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field
Possessing a creative mindset is an increasingly important skill in our fast-paced modern world. Fostering this outlook enables us to generate new ideas and solutions, which help us successfully solve problems. While it is crucial, it is not always encouraged, as I...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Mar 9, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field
Today, 8th March 2019 is International Women’s Day. This day is observed in many cultures and celebrates the achievements of women all around the world. Over the past hundred years, this day has also been a mechanism for raising awareness of social, political and...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Feb 21, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field
Have you ever marveled at the sky during a thunderstorm and wondered what it would be like to be touched by lightning? I can tell you from experience that it is a truly transformative experience. In this blog, I share with you my story. After my encounter with...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Feb 8, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field
In more recent times, studies have shown that spending time outdoors is very beneficial for your health and wellbeing: for example, it can help fight short-term memory loss, reduce anxiety and stress, and improve your ability to focus.I have myself experienced some of...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Feb 3, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field
Recently, I was asked a thought-provoking question: what are the saddest things that archaeologists have ever discovered? I think that in the minds of many, our discovery of sacrificed people is one of the saddest. Sacrifice was practised by many cultures around the...
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