Category Archives: European

What happened to Indigenous Europeans?

There’s a chapter of European history that’s no longer told in books. Research suggests that thousands of years ago — long before recorded history — the indigenous peoples of Europe built unique, rich cultures. But then, something changed — dramatically. … Continue reading

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interesting map of oldest universities in continuous operation in Europe

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How A Spectacular Piece Of Pedantry Created An International Enclave

The Pyrenees mountain range has divided Spain and France for centuries, with Spain on the south side, and France on the north. But why is there one strange little blob of Spain over on the French side? I visited the … Continue reading

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Laura Trevelyan: My slavery link to MP shows reality of reparations | BBC News

John Dower, Clive Lewis and Laura Trevelyan (left to right) met in Parliament to discuss reparative justice By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Ex-BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan says it’s possible her family owned Clive Lewis’s ancestors. In a quiet corridor of … Continue reading

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Why are populations in Eastern and Central Europe in freefall? | The Stream

The world’s population is increasing, with the United Nations projecting that it may grow from 7.7 billion people in 2019 to 9.7 billion in 2050. Half of the projected rise is expected to be driven by population growth in a … Continue reading

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Guardian Long Read – Why we must save the EU — Yanis Varoufakis

5th April 2016. For The Guardian site, click here. Otherwise… via Guardian Long Read – Why we must save the EU — Yanis Varoufakis

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People of Nowhere

https://vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks/144857118 International Migrants Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Migrants_Day

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The Unseen

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Manchester Day Parade 2013

We have been busy preparing for the biggest parade of the year here in my home city of Manchester, The Manchester Day Parade. Modelled on American and Irish events it aims to celebrate the communities, diversity and creativity of the … Continue reading

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Destiny

Destiny from Bellecour 3D & Entertainment on Vimeo.

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