Storytelling

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An Indigenous elder storyteller shares ancient tales by a fire under a starry sky, with younger generations listening intently, symbolizing the passing of wisdom.

What Are Indigenous Storytelling Traditions and Why Do They Matter?

Across the globe, entire libraries of ancestral knowledge, embedded within Indigenous traditions and stories, are vanishing at an alarming rate.

Matteo Ricci·May 14, 2026

Split image: intricate fantasy map merging with a futuristic spaceship interior, representing the balance in sci-fi and fantasy world-building.

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Balancing Sci-Fi and Fantasy World-Building Details

Many aspiring fantasy authors spend hundreds of hours meticulously detailing their fictional world's tax system or lunar cycles, only to find themselves stalled before writing a single chapter.

Claire Donovan·May 3, 2026

A visual timeline showcasing the evolution of storytelling from ancient cave paintings to modern digital screens, emphasizing the enduring power of narrative.

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What Is Narrative and Why Does It Still Matter Today?

For tens of thousands of years, humans have used stories to transmit vital knowledge, from ancient cave paintings depicting hunts to today's viral TikToks explaining complex concepts in 60 seconds.

Claire Donovan·April 30, 2026