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

n 1885, Munich’s Oktoberfest was celebrated under the glow of the electric light for the first time. Who was responsible for that feat? None other than Albert Einstein himself…

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Elliott Erwitt’s photographs in museums offer a wry take on people-watching

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Birdsong: the dying whistled language of the Hmong people in northern Laos

Exploring the whistling traditions of the Hmong people of northern Laos, whose language straddles the boundary between music and speech, this film witnesses a collision of ancient tradition with modern urban life. With urbanisation and the advent of modern technology … Continue reading →

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Meticulously Animated in Stop-Motion, ‘Up in Smoke’ Warns of Impending Climate Catastrophe from Burning Fossil Fuels | Colossal

DECEMBER 5, 202 3KATE MOTHES A lone figure navigates swiftly vanishing terrain in a moving new stop-motion video from NOMINT (previously). Produced for WWF and presented this week as part of COP28, “Up in Smoke” follows a young woman as … Continue reading →

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The Guy Who Predicted Germ Theory And Went Insane

[…] Science is a slow, methodical process of testing hypotheses and forming conclusions, but every once in a while, a mind comes along that leapfrogs the entire scientific community. And even though they are right, it might take years, decades, … Continue reading →

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What It Feels Like to Live as An Immortal?

You’ll forever mourn the loss of your loved ones – as you will outlive them all. You’ll lose your sense of purpose – what’s the point when you have all the time in the world? You’ll see the worlds falling … Continue reading →

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Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, 1905.

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Tea’s Ancient Beginnings in China | The Tea History Podcast | Ep. 1

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Tea History Podcast. This is a video companion of the podcast audio that will create a visual aid to the subject matter. In this first episode, we’ll explore tea’s humble beginnings in the … Continue reading →

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 The evolution of this view of Spinningfields from the 1800s, 1976, and today  | Skyliner 

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Discover the 6 Tea Types and a WORLD of Awesome Tea Sub-Types | Masterclass on Tea Ch. 1 of 8

Camellia sinensis is a plant species that is used to produce many of the world’s most popular teas. From green tea to black tea and beyond, there are many different types of camellia sinensis tea, each with its own unique … Continue reading →

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One year ago this month, Charlie Barley, at age 5… 

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Zhongwen Hu Meditates on Presence and Emotional Sensitivity in Her Abundant Scenes of Nature | Colossal

DECEMBER 1, 2023 JACKIE ANDRES “Pool” (2023). All images © Zhongwen Throughout Zhongwen Hu’s most recent Day Tripper series, two things ceaselessly pervade: nature and contemplation. Abstract reflections ripple on a riverbank, umbrella-like trees provide communal shade, and figures trek … Continue reading →

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