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BBC World Service – The Conversation, Rock on! The art of dry stone walling
Two women from Italy and the US discuss the skills needed to build a solid dry stone wall Dry stone walling is an ancient craft that goes back thousands of years and remains an important means of enclosing fields in … Continue reading
Archeologists Unearth a Roman Glass Bowl Dating Back 2,000 Years in Pristine Condition | Colossal
JANUARY 27, 2022. GRACE EBERT All images courtesy Marieke Mom Sitting a few miles from the German border, Nijmegen is the oldest city in The Netherlands, and after a recent archeological dig, it’s also the site that unearthed a stunningly … Continue reading
Amazing Dad Builds Mini Rolls-Royce Replica Out of Wood for Son | My Modern Met
By Margherita Cole on January 21, 2022 Best. Dad. Ever. Woodworker Trương Văn Đạo is one of those parents that goes the extra mile for his son. The Vietnam-based artist runs his own workshop called ND Woodworking Art and has … Continue reading
The 6 Year Overnight Success | Julie Nolke | TEDxIIITA
Julie talks about how success is perceived, efforts that go unnoticed until one achieves recognition. She encourages the audience to be with dedicated towards their life goals as the only question is how long it will take one to become … Continue reading
How America’s Oldest Drum Factory Stayed In Business For Over 160 Years | Still Standing
Seven generations of one family have been making drums at Noble & Cooley since 1854. The Massachusetts company started off manufacturing toys, but is now known for their high-end snare drums made from a single plank of wood.
At the Annual Roadworks Festival, a 7-Ton Steamroller Prints Linocuts in San Francisco’s Streets
OCTOBER 5, 2021. GRACE EBERT In a neighborhood of tech giants and startups, the San Francisco Center for the Book is decidedly analog. The nonprofit has been a hub for printmaking and book arts for Bay Area creatives since it opened … Continue reading
How to enjoy coffee | Psyche Guides
by Jessica Easto Smooth like chocolate or fruity like a berry, coffee has as many tastes as wine or beer – you just need to know your beans Need to know Coffee hasn’t always received the attention it deserves. … Continue reading
Why Steinway Grand Pianos Are So Expensive | So Expensive
From finishing each piece with a glossy shine to cutting down blocks of wood by hand — it takes over 200 artisans to craft just one Steinway grand piano. Steinway is one of the most famous piano brands in the … Continue reading
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