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đź§™ WHY ARE THE WITCHES IN MACBETH CALLED “THE WEIRD SISTERS”? #shakespeare #macbeth #witchcraft

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Pictorial books from Mexico defy our definition of writing – Ă‘uu Dzaui pictography

The Mixtec script looks like pictures. It’s a writing system. How does it work? What happened to it? Here’s what makes their glyphs unique, even how their usefulness outlasted colonization. Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_… Check my sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e… Group to … Continue reading

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This Dissertation Changed Everything… And It’s Still Unfolding. #africanamerican

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A 320-Page Book Explores the Immense Potential of a Single Sheet of Paper | Colossal

February 9, 2022 Craft Grace Ebert All images courtesy of Storey Publishing We’re continually fascinated by the infinite possibilities of a single sheet of paper, from these dueling origami knights and stately architectural ruins to exquisitely cut depictions of flora … Continue reading

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 Messy Nessy | The Secret History of the Manicule, the Little Hand that’s Everywhere

The Secret History of the Manicule, the Little Hand that’s Everywhere – Editor’s Picks – Messy Nessy Chic Familiar to anyone who pays attention to vintage aesthetics, I’m embarrassed to say it’s taken me 40 years to learn the name … Continue reading

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What Was Childhood Like In Shakespeare’s London?: The London History Show

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Frankenstein: The True Horror and Dark Secrets Behind Its Origins

Frankenstein’s Origins 🧟‍♂️📖 Explore the true, dark origins behind Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. This Gothic masterpiece wasn’t just born from imagination—it emerged from a web of personal tragedies, scientific curiosity, and forbidden love. Learn how a teenage girl’s experiences shaped one … Continue reading

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The Dark Truth Behind Hansel and Gretel: Hidden Secrets Revealed

Discover the real origins of the classic fairy tale Hansel and Gretel! In this video, we uncover the disturbing truths and hidden secrets behind one of the world’s most famous stories. Was Hansel and Gretel inspired by true events? How … Continue reading

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Why these mysteries are so great.

 

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Margaret Atwood on the truth in The Handmaid’s Tale

Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood talks about ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and explains why she chose to write a speculative fiction story. (This episode first aired in 2018) Follow Brief But Spectacular on our Socials: Instagram: / briefbutspectacular Tiktok: / briefbutspectacular Brief … Continue reading

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