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The Middle East interval: Aug 2nd
I just did a composition called Middle East Fantasy. I initially wrote it to show how the augmented 2nd interval is used in music, but I ended up doing more because I got interested in the musical idea. When a … Continue reading
The Mystery of England’s Oldest Name
Throughout history, both modern and medieval, Welsh history has been unfortunately malleable, often falling victim to hoaxes and mistakes. Today, I seek to trace the origins of a myth I have seen going around the internet for years, that the … Continue reading
The Greensleeves Project
A new look at the well known Tudor ballad of Greensleeves, this video shows all the gifts presented to My Lady Greensleeves by her would-be lover. Often thought of as a romantic song, associated with Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, … Continue reading
Who Was Greensleeves? An Extraordinary Reconstruction of Her Clothes
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BBC Radio 4 – In Our Time, Civility: talking with those who disagree with you
On the value of keeping conversations going with opponents, from the Reformation onwards Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the idea that Civility, in one of its meanings, is among the most valuable social virtues: the skill to discuss topics that … Continue reading
What actually is a Piccadilly?
The question I’ve never heard anyone ask, but I decided to answer anyway… what is a Piccadilly? Subscribe for more. There’s a London Underground line, a street, a major landmark, major train station, and in turn multiple shops and businesses … Continue reading
The Essay – New Generation Thinkers 2024 – Digging for Words – BBC Sounds
Jade Cuttle explores new words in nature writing In 1773, Phillis Wheatley became the first African American to publish a collection of poems. Jade Cuttle looks at the way her poems were described and asks what do we categorise as … Continue reading
How Japan escaped Obesity while America got Fat
[…] Navigation: 00:00 – What I noticed when I moved to Japan 01:40 – Key #1 – CONVENIENCE 04:34 – Key #2 – Why Japanese people don’t like Sweet stuff 07:44 – Key #3 – Food Training 09:17 – Key … Continue reading
34 Facts You Didn’t Know About Plants
Did you know some plants can “hear” water or that others remember past events? Dive into the fascinating world of botany with these 34 incredible plant facts that will change how you see nature forever! You won’t believe how amazing … Continue reading
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