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The History of Halloween: Exploring the Age-Old Origins of the Enchanting Holiday | My Modern Met
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
Barcelona Offers a Swap: Ditch Your Car and Get Free Transport
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
[…] 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
Is this the GREATEST bass line of all time?
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
How Did The States Of Brazil Get Their Name?
[…] 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
How Spain got to the top of the vaccination ladder | DW News
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
An Exhibition of 50 Piñatas Explores the Cultural Significance of the Festive Object
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
BBC Radio 3 – The Essay, Caribbean Voices, Sara Collins on Una Marson
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
Una Marson: A pioneering journalist, activist and poet – Google Arts & Culture
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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