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Did Shakespeare invent as many words as people claim?

Posted on February 10, 2025 by agogo22

Let’s explode some Shakespeare myths! And “zounds”: The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/robwords11241 William Shakespeare is arguably the most significant cultural figure of all time. But has his … Continue reading →

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CITYSCAPE _ Metropolitan patchworks

Posted on February 10, 2025 by agogo22

Concept, Illustrations and animations : Federico Babina Music composition : Cesc Miralta 13 portraits of metropolis where I grasp elements and details I relate them, recreate them, synthesize them and shape them into a personal form to return a small … Continue reading →

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Why do UK supermarkets have clock towers?

Posted on February 9, 2025 by agogo22

What’s up with them? Who put them there? What do they want? Camera: ‪@henryhopkin‬ Thanks to John Frankland at the South Woodham Ferrers Local History Society https://southwoodhamhistory.org/ And thanks to the Sainsbury Archive, who were extremely helpful even though it … Continue reading →

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The janitor who changed the world of science #science #climate

Posted on February 8, 2025 by agogo22
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Exposed: Professor outlines failed water privatisation project

Posted on February 7, 2025 by agogo22

Professor David Hall, of the Public Services International Research Unit, exposes the lie that we can’t afford public ownership of water. It is the norm in 90% of countries and it could save us billions here. […]

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Human Bone Trade in Calcutta Explained

Posted on February 7, 2025 by agogo22
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In Paintings and Quilts, Stephen Towns Spotlights Black Leisure in the Jim Crow South | Colossal

Posted on February 5, 2025 by agogo22

January 2, 2025 Art History Social Issues Kate Mothes “Looking for Lorraine” (2024), natural and synthetic fabric, polyester and cotton thread, and acrylic and crystal glass beads, 55.5 x 68 inches. All images courtesy of the artist and Rockwell Museum … Continue reading →

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Who was the original “goodfella”? | CRIME WORDS

Posted on February 5, 2025 by agogo22

Rob and Jess are on the wrong side of the law in this criminal episode of Words Unravelled. Join them as they discuss the origins of all manner of words for felony, misdemeanour and malfeasance. 🏴‍☠️ What is so black … Continue reading →

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Did London Have Segregation?: The London History Show

Posted on February 5, 2025 by agogo22

[…] Music credits: Ambient Downtempo Breaking News by Alex-Productions youtu.beOfYePizJhZk Music promoted by onsound.eu Ave Marimba by Kevin McLeod, CC-BY Cinematic Experience by Alex-Productions youtu.beoaxUjEyhro8 Music promoted by onsound.eu Orville Mulligan’s Ragtime Dream by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com, CC-BY 4.0 … Continue reading →

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Inner Sense perform Momento in 1990.

Posted on February 3, 2025 by agogo22

Broadcast on a what’s on show called Five to Eleven. We’d just got back from playing in Houston, Texas

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