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BANTU WAX

Serene and chaotic; untouched and urban; rich, poor, old, new, sacred, sexy, wise, fast and funny — Africa: the continent some thought to be static was just unshakable. Since its birth, Bantu has been made In Africa, by Africans, sustainably … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 4 – Laura Barton’s Notes on Music, Laura Barton Goes West

A triptych of audio essays on the enduring qualities, appeal and intent of pop music. In this third episode, Laura Barton explores music’s idea of the West, from the strings, sustained harmonies and open fifths of Western film scores, to … Continue reading →

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Indigenous climate activist tells COP26 delegates, ‘We have no more time’ – BBC News

A 24-year-old indigenous climate activist from the Brazilian Amazon has said global leaders have “closed their eyes” to climate change. Txai Surui says her father told her to listen to the stars, moon, animals and trees. “The Earth is speaking: … Continue reading →

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Autumn Windmill, South Moravia | Paweł Gałka

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Seaweed-eating sheep could hold the key to reducing methane emissions

Animals on a remote Scottish island have a habit of munching on seaweed and it has inspired scientists that are tackling climate change. By Doloresz Katanich with AFP  •  Updated: 31/10/2021 Sheep on the remote Scottish island of North Ronaldsay have a unique diet consisting … Continue reading →

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WITCHES – A Poem by Fleassy Malay

A truly powerful and evocative poem from spoken word artist, Fleassy Malay. Find out more about Fleassy: http://fleassymalay.com Co-produced with Re/Culture Media: http://www.reculturemedia.com

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A Bach prelude in three different temperaments.

[…] Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:18 Quarter-comma meantone presentation 4:40 Rameau presentation 5:38 Well Tempered Clavier and circulating temperaments 6:48 Kirnberger III presentation 8:00 Why this prelude? 9:11 Concluding remarks 10:22 Performance in quarter-comma meantone 12:36 Performance in Rameau 14:45 Performance … Continue reading →

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「cozy in」おしゃれまとめの人気アイデア|Pinterest|Giovannizorat | 文化, 歴史的な写真, 春夏

michaelhunterbathory: Winter in Osaka   Source: 「cozy in」おしゃれまとめの人気アイデア|Pinterest|Giovannizorat | 文化, 歴史的な写真, 春夏

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Living descendant of Sitting Bull confirmed by analysis of DNA from the legendary leader’s hair – ScienceBlog.com

October 28, 2021 University of Cambridge A man’s claim to be the great-grandson of legendary Native American leader Sitting Bull has been confirmed using DNA extracted from Sitting Bull’s scalp lock. This is the first time ancient DNA has been … Continue reading →

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BBC World Service – Discovery, Chilean mummies

Jane Chambers learns about the world’s oldest examples of mummification Listen: BBC World Service – Discovery, Chilean mummies

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How Morocco Secretly Controls China, India, The United States, And the World

This is a farm in China, This is a Mcdonalds in New York, This is an apartment complex in Mumbai, And this is a skyscraper in London. What do all these have in common? Well as it turns out. All … Continue reading →

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News | Where Did Domesticated Horses Come From?

New information has helped us understand where domestic horses came from. And by counting some tree rings, researchers were able to find evidence of Norse presence in the Americas in 1021 CE. Hosted by: Hank Green

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