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Virology and Forgotten History
When Edward Jenner created the first vaccine against smallpox, he had no idea what caused smallpox. The scientific appreciation of “germ theory” was just the start of the process of understanding microbiology. The History Guy recalls the forgotten history of … Continue reading
Indigenous knowledge meets science to solve climate change | Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim
To tackle a problem as large as climate change, we need both science and Indigenous wisdom, says environmental activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. In this engaging talk, she shares how her nomadic community in Chad is working closely with scientists to … Continue reading
Intrusive Clowns, Preserved Cats, and Centuries-Old Hair: Museums Are Sharing Their Creepiest Objects
If you’re not into clowns, taxidermied creatures, or centuries-old piles of hair, you probably should avoid the #CreepiestObject hashtag on Twitter. In recent days, museums worldwide have been digging into their nightmare-inducing archives to uncover the most disturbing pieces their collections … Continue reading
Untold Stories: a history of Black People in Kent, England
A history of important and affluent Black People in Kent, England from the 16th century. (2018)
A Graffiti-Covered Mural by PichiAvo Converts a Pipe into Cupid’s Arrow
French artist François-Joseph Bosio notably left his iconic marble sculpture Cupid with a Bow(1808) without the actual weapon. In a recent rendering by Valencia-based duo PichiAvo(previously), though, the Roman god is outfitted with a long arrow fashioned out of a preexisting … Continue reading
TAN
“TAN” (2018 // Verein Blue Road // 15min.) blueroadsurffilm.com film credits production / Verein Blue Road director & script / Alena Ehrenbold camera & editing / Yohann Strullu surfer / Robin Goffinet music / Vincent Le Faou & Tudi Le … Continue reading
Messages From Quarantine
In the age of coronavirus, the only way you can see Milan is to fly through it. By Niccolò Natali and Nikola Lorenzin. Read the story here: nyti.ms/2V7BTBX
Books & Sleeves
Books & Sleeves – a new set of animated covers – based on the question: How would these great book graphics and record covers from the past look like when set in motion? Animation: Henning M. Lederer /// led-r-r.net/ Music: … Continue reading
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