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Extinct tree from the time of Jesus rises from the dead in Israel – BBC REEL

Forests of Judean date palm trees once covered ancient Israel, from Lake Galilee to the Dead Sea. The fruit of the tree symbolised life and prosperity and was praised in ancient literature for its unique medicinal properties. But the dates … Continue reading

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LOUISE – Animation Short Film 2021 – GOBELINS

Louise, ballerina at the Garnier Opera in 1895, rushes home after a show but is stopped by a friend asking for money. Louise knows what to do in order to repay her. . Louise, ballerine à l’Opéra Garnier en 1895, … Continue reading

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Anonymous Origami | Stephen Gill

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Bacterial Cleanup

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‘BBC’s Laura K was tainted by extreme attitudes’ | Ian Hislop interview

Editor of Private Eye Ian Hislop sat down with JOE on the magazine’s 60th birthday to discuss Laura Kuenssberg, social media anonymity, and being sued.

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Sacred City of Caral in Peru | Archeo – Histories

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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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