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Which Was the Most Useful Resin in the Medieval World
How Medieval Peasants ? Which Was the Most Useful Resin in the Medieval World From the sacred incense of Arabia to the pine forests of Europe, discover how tree resin built, healed, and illuminated the medieval world. It sealed ships, … Continue reading
We can’t save the West Antarctic. So what now?
8 Nov 2023 #Antarctica #ClimateChange It’s not often that I make a video with a title this bleak, but unfortunately, needs must. Several pieces of new research point to the inevitability of West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapse, which is pretty … Continue reading
Can Latin America win the race to 100% renewables?
There’s an understandable focus on the the energy transition in the United States right now. But down in South America there is a quiet revolution going on in renewable power which could see that continent decarbonise far sooner than its … Continue reading
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Tagged construction, design, Environment, South America, Technology
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New 3D Scans Finally Reveal How Skara Brae’s Orthostats Were Built
Step inside Skara Brae as new 3D scans peel back 5,000 years of stonecraft. See how upright flagstone orthostats, midden-packed walls, and stone drains built warm, durable homes on Orkney’s coast. LiDAR and photogrammetry expose wall thicknesses, passage geometry, and … Continue reading
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Tagged construction, design, Environment, history, Technology
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Coffee’s Untold Journey: From Goat Tales to Global Power
689 views Premiered on 26 Sept 2025 The History of Plants Podcast – Strange Botany, Poisonous Legends & Forgotten Flora ➡️ Up Next: The dark history of tea ► • Exploring The Dramatic Past Of Tea From An… Coffee’s journey … Continue reading
The Plant That Changed History Forever
➡️ Up Next: The drink of empire ► • Exploring The Dramatic Past Of Tea From An… In this episode, we explore the critical role of quinine in combating malaria, a disease that posed a significant threat to colonists. Discover … Continue reading
The Great British Honey Scandal | The Observer
16 Oct 2025 Reporter Jon Ungoed-Thomas has been investigating fake honey for The Observer for around 10 years. The runny, squeezy, golden liquid you see on supermarket shelves isn’t what you think it is. We have been inundated in the … Continue reading
