Tag Archives: Culture

Queen of the Night: The complicated history of jasmine

Posted on February 24, 2026 by agogo22

➡️ Up Next: The unsettling history of the orchid ► • Orchid Obsession: The Botanical Scandal Yo… Jasmine is often dismissed as a simple garden climber, but its past is filled with espionage, royal obsession, and a value that once … Continue reading →

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Art Deco wooden escalators in the St. Anna’s pedestrian Tunnel in Antwerp. Inaugurated in 1933, they are among the oldest and last remaining wooden escalators still in operation in the world. [OC]

Posted on February 24, 2026 by agogo22
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Spotted in Manchester, UK

Posted on February 24, 2026 by agogo22
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The Longer You Look, The Weirder It Gets

Posted on February 23, 2026 by agogo22

For over a century, Édouard Manet’s final masterpiece, A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, was dismissed by art historians and critics as a flawed work of a dying man. When the painting debuted at the 1882 Salon, it was met with … Continue reading →

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Butter Tea – New Tibetan Short Film (Losar 2026)

Posted on February 23, 2026 by agogo22

From writer/director Tenzin Tasur and starring Tenzin Phurpatsang and Dhamchoe. In a small Tibetan cafe in Queens, a cup of butter tea becomes a bridge between generations. Filmed at Ngatso Cafe, Queens, New York Festival Screenings & Awards • Official … Continue reading →

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He was a towering, 300-pound force of nature who prowled the stage on all fours

Posted on February 23, 2026 by agogo22
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The Tech Tree of Milk Is Insane

Posted on February 22, 2026 by agogo22

Let’s make the world a little kinder! Get a 50% boost on your donation with code KNOWART: https://www.farmkind.giving/knowart?p… I’ll donate $5 to Farmkind’s impact fund for every poster sale: https://www.knowartstudios.com Support on Patreon is greatly appreciated. It all goes directly … Continue reading →

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This tomato plant is kept alive by AI 🌱🍅👀 #trendingshorts #ai #tech #inventions

Posted on February 22, 2026 by agogo22
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Visiting the First Free Black Town in the Americas 🇨🇴: Palenque History

Posted on February 22, 2026 by agogo22
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No. I’m not “like Kamala Harris” 😊

Posted on February 22, 2026 by agogo22
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Le petit déjeuner, un repas mondialisé | Faire l’histoire | ARTE

Posted on February 21, 2026 by agogo22

Rediffusion disponible jusqu’au 21/10/2026 “Frühstück”, “breakfast” et petit déjeuner sont des inventions récentes, fruits de l’importation de boissons exotiques charriées de tous les continents dans l’Europe du XVIIIe siècle. Du café matinal aux récipients inventés pour le boire, c’est à … Continue reading →

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Are Crows As Smart As We Think

Posted on February 21, 2026 by agogo22

20 Feb 2026 #crow #birds #nature If someone calls you bird-brained, they’re probably trying to say that you’re a little slow. But considering all we’ve learned about how smart some birds really are, this may not be the read your … Continue reading →

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