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

‘A World History of Women Photographers’ Unearths Hundreds of Images that Enrich the Canon | Colossal

MAY 4, 2023. GRACE EBERT Graciela Iturbide, Our Lady of the Iguanas, Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca, Mexico, 1979. Image © Graciela Iturbide. All images courtesy of Thames & Hudson The hefty book is a corrective encyclopedia highlighting the women who … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 4 – Headwaters

A 21st-century dip into literary stream of consciousness. A 21st-century dip into literary stream of consciousness. This narrative technique attempts to depict in words the multitudinous thoughts and feelings passing through the human mind. It first gained prominence among Modernist … Continue reading →

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Ukrainian Artist Julia Pilipchatina Draws on the Centuries-Old Tradition of Porcelain Painting with the Future In Mind | Colossal

MAY 5, 2023 KATE MOTHES All images © Julia Pilipchatina Formally educated as a historian, Pilipchatina is fascinated by the profound connections to ancestry and culture that tableware represents. In the 7th or 8th century, Chinese artisans devised a way … Continue reading →

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8 simple Japanese habits that will make your life so much better!!

Today I’d like to talk about 8 little Japanese habits to incorporate daily that can make your life better. They are small habits, but are so powerful and can have a big impact. All of them are habits that can … Continue reading →

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Manchester’s Petersfield & Trinity Islands Featuring Annie Lennox & Oasis. February 2023.

Music Emotional Mess Song 1 of 4 I Saved The World Today (Remastered Version) Song 2 of 4 Little Bird Song 3 of 4 Half The World Away (Remastered) Song 4 of 4 ARTIST Amy Lynn & the Honey Men … Continue reading →

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What Europe is REALLY doing in Africa

[…] Into Europe: Africa is becoming a focus point for great powers. While there has been much focus on the EU’s new initiative, the global gateway, raw materials and security questions drive the EU’s actions in the contient. So what … Continue reading →

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James McCune Smith: new discovery reveals how first African American doctor fought for women’s rights in Glasgow | The Conversation

James McCune Smith was the first African American to receive a medical doctorate from a university. He dedicated his life to fighting injustice. James McCune Smith was the first African American to receive a medical doctorate from a university. Born … Continue reading →

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We can cure almost all human diseases. Here’s how. | Albert-László Barabási

his interview is an episode from @the-well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Albert-László Barabási’s next interview ► • Finding the world… The Human … Continue reading →

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Manchester Skyscraper Boom – A City Under Construction – Urban Ambience 4K

Manchester is a city forever changing and developing, today I wanted to explore the city and see how much things have changed since last visiting some of these places. Take a walk with me starting in the city centre, we … Continue reading →

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The science of friction — and its surprising impact on our lives | Jennifer Vail

[…] Tribology: it’s a funny-sounding word you might not have heard before, but it could change how you see and interact with the physical world, says mechanical engineer Jennifer Vail. Offering lessons from tribology — the study of friction and … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 4 – Drama, In the Shadow of Man

Drama-doc about Jane Goodall’s pioneering work with the chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania. In the Shadow of Man, by Jane Goodall, first published in 1971, is the seminal account of Jane’s first ten years with the chimpanzees of Gombe. Her revelatory … Continue reading →

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Why Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider

The greener matcha is, the smoother and more complex its flavor. But not all matcha is the same. Matcha at its highest quality is referred to as ceremonial-grade, because of the central role it plays in Japanese tea ceremonies. And … Continue reading →

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