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Yan, Tyan, Tethera and other sheep related historical facts…and a cross stitch sampler
Traditionally shepherds counted their sheep in scores – or lots of twenty – twice a day, morning and evening, just to check that they hadn’t lost any in the night. When the shepherd got to twenty he or she would place … Continue reading
Sheep in British Folklore & Superstition
Welcome to my channel! Here you’ll find folklore from across the British Isles. In this video I look into the folklore of sheep and shepherds from across Britain. I start by looking at the origins of some of their oldest … Continue reading
12 Mind Blowing Number Systems From Other Languages
Today is a big day for lovers of the number 12, and no one loves 12s more than the members of the Dozenal Society. The Dozenal Society advocates for ditching the base-10 system we use for counting in favor of … Continue reading
Maya Math
J&P Voelkel demonstrate Maya math – addition & subtraction.
We All Move Together
INNER CITY x IDRIS ELBA – We All Move Together Detroit Will Breathe are an integrated, youth-led, organization fighting against police brutality and systemic racism in the city of Detroit. To learn more and donate: gofundme.com/f/detroit-will-breathe Dancer – Kenya Sutton … Continue reading
Exploring the Brilliant Use of Complementary Colors in ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ | My Modern Met
By Emma Taggart on December 23, 2020 Color is a powerful tool in art. Hues evoke moods and set the tone, which is why choosing the right palette is so important for filmmakers and TV producers. In cinematography, complementary color … Continue reading
Private View: El Racó – NOWNESS
Catalan sculptor Joan Gardy-Artigas has worked alongside some of the leading artists of the twentieth century, from Picasso and Miró to Giacometti and Chagall. Here, Barcelona-based director Marc Puig takes us into El Racó, the artist’s farmhouse studios to reflect … Continue reading
The climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees
In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe. Source: The climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees
NOWNESS Experiments: The Four Temperaments
Inspired by ancient Greek philosopher Galen, video installation artist Marco Brambilla explores the human condition in his latest film, The Four Temperaments. Starring Academy-Award winner Cate Blanchett, Brambilla uses color to evoke the Four Humors. In this beguiling quadriptych, the … Continue reading
Outlines
“I’m a great believer in outlines.” – Tom Wolfe Track: Waltz for piano in E minor, KK IVa/15, CT. 222 (B. 56) by Frédéric Chopin This video was created using footage and soundtracks in the Public Domain, or released as … Continue reading