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Director of Manchester School of Samba at http://www.sambaman.org.uk

Happy Endings Suck, Ghibli Endings Are Better

If you’ve ever wondered why Studio Ghibli films feel so different than anything Hollywood makes, then the reason is a little known story structure called Kishotenketsu. Here’s what’s going on. SEIZURE WARNING – Flashing yellow frames at 18:56. Apologies for … Continue reading →

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Giant Inflatable Sculptures by Steve Messam Reimagine Everyday Environments | Colossal

September 11, 2025 Art Kate Mothes “Accommodation:Occupation.” All images courtesy of Steve Messam Messam explores scale, form, and the built environment in large-scale, inflatable installations. From bubble-like bulges amid the arches of London’s iconic Old Billingsgate to a 15-meter-tall red … Continue reading →

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This is the Spix’s macaw. It is endemic to Brazil…

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Solo Performance by Hermeto Pascoal│Kettle, Ocarina, Pan with Water, Air Pump

Hermeto Pascoal in “Calendário do Som”, a special on TV CULTURA. Recording at Teatro Franco Zampari on December 4, 2000 and aired on January 1, 2001. Original Link : Hermeto Pascoal – YouTube : • Hermeto Pascoal – Solo de … Continue reading →

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Hermeto Pascoal, ‘the wizard’ of Brazilian music, dies at 89 | BBC News

Pascoal – famed for his blend of jazz and traditional music – wrote more than 2,000 instrumental pieces. Rachel Muller-Heyndyk Published 14 September 2025 Hermeto Pascoal, the innovative Brazilian composer famed for his blend of jazz and traditional music, has … Continue reading →

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Hermeto Pascoal – Música da Lagoa (Sinfonia do Alto Ribeira, 1985)

Trecho do filme “Sinfonia do Alto Ribeira”, de Ricardo Lua. “Música da Lagoa” Snippet of the 1985 movie “Sinfonia do Alto Ribeira”, by Ricardo Lua Gravado em 1985 no / Recorded in 1985 at the Petar – Parque Estadual Turístico … Continue reading →

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“Living in the village, you naturally developed mountaineering skills just by fetching water… “

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Watamu Treehouse, Kenya

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The Most Dangerous Escalator in Rome

The surprising science of escalators. Sponsored by Brilliant – check out https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start learning for free. Plus, our viewers get 20% off an annual Premium subscription for unlimited daily access to all Brilliant courses. If you’re looking for a … Continue reading →

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England didn’t have a September 10 in 1752.

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