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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
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
What Was Childhood Like In Shakespeare’s London?: The London History Show
[…] Sources and further reading: Babbity Kate, 27 September 2023. The American Girl Doll Zombie Apocalypse. • The American Girl Doll Zombie Apocalypse Babbity Kate, 6 November 2023. Kirsten: American Girl (An Exhaustive Analysis of a Pioneer Icon) • Kirsten: … Continue reading
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
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
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
BBC Radio 4 – Orwell vs Kafka, Ep 2: Telescreens
Big Brother Is Watching You Helen Lewis and Ian Hislop refine their focus in this second episode of Orwell Vs Kafka to examine what the warnings and insights in the novel’s of both men tell us about Surveillance and the … Continue reading
BBC Ideas: The ancient secrets revealed by deciphered tablets
When cuneiform was finally cracked, it gave us some astonishing insights into the ancient world. For more information on BBC Ideas and to watch more films, visit: https://connect.open.ac.uk/bbc-ideas OU Faculty and Academics: WELS / Dr Rodrigo Hernaiz-Gomez […]
