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A Dress Historian Explains the History of the Witch Hat
To understand the history of the witch’s hat, we first have to understand the history of witches, so our story begins around 1100 CE, with a fun pit stop in the 15th-century and that hot piece of trash known as … Continue reading
How Did The Countries Of Europe Get Their Names?
SOURCES AND FURTHER READING Europe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe Nearly every country on earth is named after one of four things: https://qz.com/1070266/the-name-of-a-… Albania: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Alban… Andorra: https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=a… Armenia: http://www.vehi.net/istoriya/armenia/… Austria: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Austr… Azerbaijan: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Azerb… Belarus: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/W…. Belgium: https://www.historyfiles.co.uk/KingLi… Bosnia: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Bosni… Herzegovina: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Herze… Bulgaria: https://www.etymonline.com/word/bulgaria Croatia: … Continue reading
Why Is English Spelling So Damn Weird?!
In this video I look at the historical factors that have made English spelling so varied, inconsistent, and unpredictable! […]
WHY ARE ALL THE HOUSES IN SWEDEN RED?
Why in the world are all the Swedish houses red? Well, let me tell you a story.. It all began back in the 1400-century when the King at that time wanted his castle to have the same beautiful copper roof … Continue reading
original udu making in Nigeria – Eugene Skeef’s udu project
This short film by Eugene Skeef shows 4 Igbo women from Nigeria demonstrating the technique of making the udu, a clay pot drum. The udu was invented by the Igbo and it is traditionally a women’s ceremonial instrument. The word … Continue reading
Water from another time | Psyche Films
After years of hard work, three elders practise the arts of everyday life Source: Water from another time | Psyche Films
The Historical Connection Between Parisian & Mexican Artists, And Window Curtains
Photographer Ben Elwes is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Parisina Mexico. Parisina is a popular high street store in México with 600 outlets throughout the country. It first opened in 1933 in … Continue reading
How Bilingual Brains Perceive Time Differently
A new study has found that what language you speak might alter your perception of time.
“Your Civilisation Is Killing Life on Earth”
Nemonte Nenquimo, leader of the Waorani people in Ecuador: This is my message to the western world — your civilisation is killing life on Earth. My name is Nemonte Nenquimo. I am a Waorani woman, a mother, and a leader of … Continue reading
Listening To City Ghosts
And my spirit is crying for leaving Street Photographer, Fujifilm Chile and Tripodes.cl Ambassador Eduardo Asenjo Matus is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. Lifting up an empty cup I ask silently When … Continue reading
Why Does Europe Have Zero Euro Banknotes?
Why Does Europe Have Zero Euro Banknotes? We travel Europe through its banknotes, exploring the landmarks of France, Monaco, Andorra, Spain, Portugal, the UK, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Austria. … Continue reading
A Beach of Our Own | New York Times
A Beachfront Haven for African American Families In the 1930s, bought plots for themselves in Sag Harbor, establishing a close-knit community that’s spanned multiple generations. Director – Joshua Kissi Director of Photography / Editor – Cameron Robert Assistant Director – … Continue reading
