Tag Archives: Culture

Living with the world’s oldest mummies | BBC News

Posted on October 25, 2021 by agogo22

By Jane Chambers Arica, Chile In a town in northern Chile it is not unusual for residents to stumble across ancient mummies. “It may seem strange for some people to live on top of a graveyard, but we’re used to … Continue reading →

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Bug Farm

Posted on October 24, 2021 by agogo22

Four distinct women in Central Florida bond over crickets, superworms and cockroaches on an insect farm in the small town of LaBelle. POV: amdoc.org/pressroom/pov-shorts-season-4-acquisitions/#overview Nowness: nowness.com/story/bug-farm-documentary Booooooom: tv.booooooom.com/2021/07/16/bug-farm-lydia-cornett/ PBS Reel South: reelsouth.org/stories/filmmaker-interview-lydia-cornett-and-her-team-highlight-unique-world-bug-farm 2021 AFI Docs 2021 Aspen Shortsfest 2021 BAMcinemaFest … Continue reading →

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The History of Halloween: Exploring the Age-Old Origins of the Enchanting Holiday | My Modern Met

Posted on October 23, 2021 by agogo22

By Kelly Richman-Abdou and Sara Barnes on October 22, 2021 Ephemera, 1912 (Photo: Toronto Public Library, Public domain) How much do you know about the history of Halloween?   For centuries, people young and old have reveled in the fun … Continue reading →

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Barcelona Offers a Swap: Ditch Your Car and Get Free Transport

Posted on October 21, 2021 by agogo22

By Madeleine Muzdakis on October 21, 2021 Photo: KANUMAN/DepositPhotos Would you trade in your car? People dream of traveling to Barcelona and traversing the medieval streets. Now, the city is hoping that fewer cars will clog the legendary Spanish city … Continue reading →

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We’re Thinking About Facebook Wrong

Posted on October 21, 2021 by agogo22

[…] Usually I’m up in the description being like, “here are a bunch of things I wasn’t really able to fit in the video” but actually…turns out, if you let me go for 20 minutes, I get most of it … Continue reading →

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Is this the GREATEST bass line of all time?

Posted on October 20, 2021 by agogo22

Today’s episode is slightly different as we dive into one of the greatest bass lines of all time. James Jamerson’s performance in MARVIN GAYE’s WHAT’s GOING ON is a masterclass in the electric bass and I hope you enjoy our … Continue reading →

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How Did The States Of Brazil Get Their Name?

Posted on October 18, 2021 by agogo22

[…] SOURCES & FURTHER READING Federative Units Of Brazil: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federat… Brazil State Names Etymology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of… Roraima: https://www.v-brazil.com/information/… Amapá: https://idictio.it/l.php?name=Amap%C3%A1 Amazonas: https://youtu.be/jiFYYhAIVRU Acre: https://www.britannica.com/place/Acre… Rondônia: https://www.v-brazil.com/information/… Pará: https://www.v-brazil.com/information/… Rio Grande Do Norte: http://www.citypopulation.de/en/brazi… Alagoas: https://www.britannica.com/place/Alagoas Sergipe: https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/… Goiás: https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Goi%C3… Rio De … Continue reading →

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How Spain got to the top of the vaccination ladder | DW News

Posted on October 16, 2021 by agogo22

Spain has one of the highest COVID vaccination rates in the world. Nearly 80 percent of people there are fully vaccinated. And they’ve done this without mandates, health passes or government orders. Here’s how Spain got to the top of … Continue reading →

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An Exhibition of 50 Piñatas Explores the Cultural Significance of the Festive Object

Posted on October 14, 2021 by agogo22

OCTOBER 14, 2021. GRACE EBERT Installation view of Roberto Benavidez’s sculptures (front) and Isaias Rodriguez, “resilience” (2021) (back). Photo by Madison Metro, Craft in America. All images courtesy of Craft in America   A ubiquitous decoration at birthdays and family … Continue reading →

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Oldham Street, Manchester, 2013 | Chris Payne

Posted on October 11, 2021 by agogo22
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BBC Radio 3 – The Essay, Caribbean Voices, Sara Collins on Una Marson

Posted on October 10, 2021 by agogo22

A personal search for the poetry and ‘voice’ of a trailblazing Jamaican broadcaster Source: BBC Radio 3 – The Essay, Caribbean Voices, Sara Collins on Una Marson

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Una Marson: A pioneering journalist, activist and poet – Google Arts & Culture

Posted on October 10, 2021 by agogo22

Tribute by Connie Bell to Una Marson’s contribution to cultural memory Source: Una Marson: A pioneering journalist, activist and poet – Google Arts & Culture

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