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The Moon’s Not That Great

After an astronaut returns from her lunar mission to find that the public lost all interest in the moon, the stories of the astronaut, a film director, and a bear intersect. Watch it in 4K. Enjoy! Official Selection – RiverRun … Continue reading

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Azulejos: Learn About the Beautiful Art of Portuguese Tiles

How much do you know about Portuguese tiles? If you’ve ever visited or seen pictures of the gorgeous cities of Portugal, you’ve likely noticed the exquisitely painted tiles that adorn the buildings’ façades. These luminous and captivating embellishments are called … Continue reading

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Loose Fibers Billow Out of Warped Ceramic Sculptures by Artist Nicole McLaughlin

“As a product of an American father and a Mexican mother, I am influenced by the conflicting expectations I have received as a woman within my two cultures,” says artist Nicole McLaughlin. From her studio in Marion, Massachusetts, McLaughlin combines … Continue reading

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Oldest Cave Art Found in Sulawesi

A team of Griffith University archaeologists has shared in the discovery of what may be the world’s oldest known cave painting, dating back to at least 45,500 years ago. Uncovered in South Sulawesi during field research conducted with Indonesia’s leading … Continue reading

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The Brazilian Carnival

Chris Bicourt of the London School of Samba takes us through the history and modern day events of the Brazilian Carnival. A long time member of LSS Chris also does the Red Bull Live TV coverage of the Rio Carnival.[…]

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Shakespeare & Post-Structuralism | Unemployed Philosopher

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Why Belgium Has The World’s Best Fries | Food Secrets Ep. 2

For Belgians, fries are holy, something you shouldn’t mess with. You might think: what can go wrong when deep frying potato sticks? Quite a few things. First of all: don’t call it French Fries, at least not when in Belgium. … Continue reading

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Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in Australian lake

Amateur photographer Derry Moroney stumbled across massive patterns in Lake Cakora, on Australia’s New South Wales north coast, while taking aerial photographs with his drone. Watch: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in Australian lake

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What is: Brutalism?

ne might consider Brutalism as the ‘marmite’ of architectural history: it is a style that is systematically loathed and revered. HRH Prince Charles once compared one of the icons of Brutalism, Britain’s National Theatre, to a nuclear power station. A … Continue reading

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Sci-Fi Short Film: “High Score” | DUST

In a post-apocalyptic world, a man takes refuge in an arcade. High Score by Adrien Vallade, Lou Maurice De Reparaz, Brian Lim, Elodie Ferrer, Pablo Cortes

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