Category Archives: Culture

That Time the USA Tried to Make Hippo Farming a Thing

Posted on November 3, 2023 by agogo22

[…] Sources: Miller, Greg, The Crazy, Ingenious Plan to Bring Hippopotamus Ranching to America, Wired, December 20, 2013, https://www.wired.com/2013/12/hippopo… Scott, Mike, Louisiana’s Bizarre Hippo History to be Recounted in Movie ‘American Hippopotamus’, Nola, June 7, 2014, https://www.nola.com/entertainment_li… Holland, Jennifer, How … Continue reading →

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The Oldest Pub in Britain

Posted on October 23, 2023 by agogo22

A short documentary about the Ye Olde Fighting Cocks. Camera and Sound Berwyn Petrie and Alex Conabere Editor Peter Nicholls Director and Producer Joe Bor […]

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Bagels n Buns in NYC

Posted on October 17, 2023 by agogo22
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Doc Watson. I Filmed A Beautiful Country Music Moment With Earl Scruggs

Posted on October 7, 2023 by agogo22

What a moment. I had the opportunity to film a 90 min. music special following banjo picking Earl Scruggs and his sons on the road to play with those they most admired. At the top of that list was Doc … Continue reading →

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The Origins of Bluegrass

Posted on October 7, 2023 by agogo22

Bluegrass was developed in the appalachian region of the United States. The music drew its characteristics from old-time and traditional European folk music. The settlers of the appalachian region were primarily English and Scottish, and they brought the musical traditions … Continue reading →

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Sunrise at Stonehenge today (20th September)

Posted on September 20, 2023 by agogo22
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In 14th Century CE, ‘Daisugi’ technique was born in Japan…

Posted on September 18, 2023 by agogo22
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There’s always one in every family..🦆

Posted on September 16, 2023 by agogo22
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Ancient Miracle Plant Silphium May Have Been Rediscovered in Turkey | My Modern Met

Posted on September 4, 2023 by agogo22

By Madeleine Muzdakis on September 1, 2023 The Turkish endemic Ferula species (left) and a similar plant on Cyrenaic coins (right). (Photo: Miski, 2021) It was as valuable as silver in ancient times. The ancient Greeks used many natural remedies. … Continue reading →

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How Can Microbes Protect Crops From Drought?

Posted on September 3, 2023 by agogo22

Solving food shortages caused by droughts is a big challenge that may benefit from a tiny ally. Turns out that the microbes living in the soil around plants can give them a boost when water’s scarce, which means more food … Continue reading →

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