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Nonnie, the 107-Year-Old Viral-Star Grandma, Has Some Advice for You | New York Magazine
You may know Louise “Nonnie” Bonito as the grandma from a 2015 viral video, where she rockets her dentures out of her mouth while blowing out the candles on her 102nd birthday cake. Now 107 years old, Nonnie is living … Continue reading
Archaeologists Excavate a Stunning Roman Mosaic That’s Untarnished From an Italian Vineyard
Archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery this week when they uncovered a pristine mosaic that’s been hidden underneath feet of soil since the 3rd century. Situated in a private vineyard in the town of Negrar di Valpolicella, the tile flooring is … Continue reading
Eventually, Everyone We Know Now Won’t Be Known By Anyone
A short fictional ‘thought experiment.’ Nearly 2,000 years in the future, a young brother and sister come across an ancient laptop from the early 2000s. On it, they observe the works and happenings of obscured individuals who came before them.
Untold Stories: a history of Black People in Kent, England
A history of important and affluent Black People in Kent, England from the 16th century. (2018)
Who Are The San Bushmen? | The World’s Oldest People
Who are the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert? A people that lived in the same way for about 100,000 years up until very recently. These San Bushmen give us a glimpse into the world of our ancestors, the world … Continue reading
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The Dark Secret Behind the Creator of Tintin
Tintin is one of the world’s most beloved comic book characters. However, his creator Herge has a dark secret no one wants to talk about. During World War Two he was accused of being a nazi collaborator. From his time … Continue reading
Life in coronavirus lockdown: families on the brink | Anywhere but Westminster
As the Covid-19 crisis continues, confinement and worry are taking a huge toll on children, young people and their parents. From across the country, families reveal the experience of everyday life in coronavirus confinement, and the issues it highlights – … Continue reading
How the world could change after the coronavirus pandemic | Fareed Zakaria
The coronavirus pandemic is more global, dramatic and unusual than any crisis we’ve seen in a long time, says journalist Fareed Zakaria. Listen as he shares his perspective on how we can recover from the economic fallout, why certain countries … Continue reading
A Brief History of Soap
While humans have known about soap since antiquity, its use has ebbed and flowed with the times. From ancient Babylon to modern bathrooms, History Guy recalls the forgotten story of soap. This is original content based on research by The … Continue reading
The British Psychiatrist Who Explored Paranormal Premonitions | The Backstory | The New Yorker
Sam Knight discusses his reporting on how a psychiatrist set out to collect the dreams and forebodings of the British public.
Afro-jazz star Manu Dibango dies after contracting coronavirus – France 24
Afro-jazz star Manu Dibango dies after contracting coronavirus More: Afro-jazz star Manu Dibango dies after contracting coronavirus – France 24
What Did People Use for Wiping Before Toilet Paper?
Toilet paper was first used by the Chinese about 1300 years before it caught on with the rest of the world. The first references of people using toilet paper dates back to the 6th century AD in the Chinese Imperial … Continue reading
