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Timothy Snyder: a Trump victory threatens freedom | Media Confidential

Alan and Lionel are joined by Yale history professor and leading scholar of Soviet Russia, Tim Snyder. Snyder’s new book, On Freedom, explores the risks to shared freedom in a ‘post-truth’ world. He argues that a rise of disinformation and … Continue reading

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John Martyn Documentary – Johnny Too Bad

BBC FOUR pays tribute to musical maverick John Martyn, who died at the age of 60 on 29th January 2009, with an intimate documentary portrait originally transmitted in 1994. This honest and often blackly hilarious film shows Martyn at home … Continue reading

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The Canyons of his Mind Vivian Stanshall

2004 BBC Documentary […]

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My Pink Half of the Drainpipe (2007 Remaster)

Provided to YouTube by Parlophone UK My Pink Half of the Drainpipe (2007 Remaster) · The Bonzo Dog Band The Doughnut In Granny’s Greenhouse ℗ 2007 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company Composer: Neil Innes Composer: Vivian Stanshall … Continue reading

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Languages in Danger: 🚨📝 How Lack of Documentation Threatens Global Heritage 🌍

🌍✨ Entire cultures are vanishing as their languages disappear without being documented. 📜 In this video, we explore the urgency of preserving endangered languages and the cultural heritage they carry. Discover why time is running out and what’s at stake … Continue reading

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Michael Caine gets a Shocking Question

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Found the perfect spot to put Fuji color science to the test – Shot on XT-50 all SOOC – La Muralla Roja

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The mistake that changed chickens forever | BBC Global

For most of history, chickens were kept for eggs, not meat. That all changed 100 years ago after this one error – capitalised upon by one very entrepreneurial American woman. This is the story of how that mistake gave birth … Continue reading

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Rare Pictish Ring Discovered by Volunteer in Scotland | My Modern Met

By Madeleine Muzdakis on September 22, 2024 Photo: National Museums Scotland “It is a real thrill to dig up an artifact in the knowledge that you are probably the first person to see it for 1000-1500 years.” Over a thousand … Continue reading

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What is the oldest language in the world?

What is the oldest language in the world? This seems to be a simple and straightforward question. But it is not that simple at all. And before answering, it is necessary to know: what do you mean when you say … Continue reading

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