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Unbelievable Ways The Victorians Caused Their Own Deaths | Absolute History
Hidden Killers of the Victorian Home: In a genuine horror story, Suzannah Lipscomb reveals the lethal products, gadgets and conveniences that lurked in every room of the Victorian home and shows how they were unmasked.
The death of George Floyd: will anything change?
Protests have erupted across the US after a video showed George Floyd, a 46-year old African American man, being arrested in Minneapolis on 25 May and a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, continuing to kneel on his neck even after … Continue reading
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
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