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Why Does Greek Music Sound Eastern? – And Why It’s a Dumb Question
This video is an in-depth discussion and analysis of the discrepancy between our typical understanding of Greece worldwide, and its nature as cultural force situated between and having aspects of both Western and Eastern cultural zones, and how recent political … Continue reading
Why Runa Indigenous people find ‘natural parenting’ so strange | Aeon Essays
All photos courtesy and © the author In the eyes of the Runa people, Western kids grow up indulged, over-mothered and incapable of facing outward to the world Imata raun paiga? (‘What is she doing?’) – my husband’s grandmother, Digna, … Continue reading
Let’s talk about a european cop asking about black Americans….
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A real history of Aboriginal Australians, the first agriculturalists | Bruce Pascoe | TEDxSydney
Indigenous writer and anthologist Bruce Pascoe draws on first-hand accounts from colonial journals to dispel the myth that Aboriginal people were hunters and gatherers and “did nothing with the land that resembled agriculture”. In this powerful talk, Pascoe demonstrates a … Continue reading
How indigenous food connects us to country and culture | Paul Iskov | TEDxPerth
Chef Paul Iskov knows food is more than a fuel for the belly: It’s a way to remind us to celebrate our culture and break down social barriers. Paul Iskov has worked in the world’s most acclaimed kitchens from Coi … Continue reading
We could lose the oldest culture on our planet | Amy Toensing | TEDxCarnegieLake
When the pyramids were being built, the Aboriginal culture in Australia was already running for 55,000 years. In this talk, Amy Toensing shares the difference in life of Aboriginal Australians before and after colonization. She sheds light on years of … Continue reading
Can this Swedish tradition make you happier at work? – BBC News
In Sweden, a coffee break is more than just a quick hit of caffeine. Known as a ‘fika’, the Swedish coffee break is a longstanding tradition – a time to slow down and enjoy the company of others over a … Continue reading
Keeping up with the Joneses: Who Were the Joneses and What Happened to Their Mansion?
[…] Get ready for an adventure as we explore the long-lost mansion that inspired the phrase “Keeping up with the Joneses”! Join Ken on a journey through time, unraveling the history of the Joneses, their iconic house, and the legacy … Continue reading
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
BBC Radio 4 – The Patch, Sunderland Point, Morecambe
One random postcode, and a story you probably haven’t heard before. Sunderland Point near Morecambe is unique. It’s the only mainland place in the UK which gets cut off twice a day by the tide washing over its only access … Continue reading
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