In a Land of Queens: Daughters of Yemen
Presided over by Queens in ancient and medieval times, modern Yemen has been called the worst place to be female. Women in Yemen are encouraged to stay home rather …
Undercurrents of Sensuality and Aggression in Bram Stoker’s Dracula
The most famous of vampires is Dracula. Why are we mesmerized by this character created more than a century ago? We owe our acquaintance with Dracula, a figure who has …
Painting the Face of the Arab Spring: Street Art of Tripoli, Beirut, and Cairo
Art starts conversations and inspires thought that frightens tyrants. What is the future of art in a society in transition? Synkroniciti is excited to share three jaw-dropping short films produced …
Made for Flight: Alouette, the Femmebot
Writers are encouraged to write about what they know. This has merit, but does it shortchange our imagination or compassion? When we take the time to tell the story of …
Modifying Tradition: Tian-Ming Wu’s King of Masks
We all have traditions. Sometimes the reason traditions fail to thrive is because we don’t allow them to change. Tian-Ming Wu’s film King of Masks takes us to the China …
Sing and Dance to End Violence Against Women: Break the Chain Video
On February 14, 2013, people all around the globe will be coming together to dance, sing, and support ending violence against women. If you are interested, look here for an event near …