The ancient origins of the new nomads
By Cassidy George2nd August 2021
Itinerant lifestyles may feel new but the ideas behind globe-trotting ways of living go back millennia. Cassidy George explores wanderings past and present.
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One of the definitive movies of the year so far has been Chloé Zhao's Nomadland, which tells the story of a woman who decides to travel the US in her van after losing everything. Its exploration of nomadism as a means of reconnecting with nature and discovering the meaning of life struck a powerful chord, echoing a broader shift in mindset about the value of mobility. The film swept the awards season, and felt very much of the moment.