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How Croissants Conquered France
Croissants are the most popular food from France. But in a cuisine so well known for its complicated dishes, why is a small pastry the thing that France and the world is obsessed with? Subscribe for more videos in the … Continue reading
Why are you a nincompoop? | INSULTS
In this episode, Jess and Rob sling some mud as they explore the etymology of insults. 🐳 Does “dork” mean what people say it means? 🤬 Which was Shakespeare’s rudest character? 🍆 What exactly is a “plonker”? These dastardly questions … Continue reading
The Home Studio of the Late Artist L.V. Hull Is Added to the National Register of Historic Places | Colossal
August 29, 2024 Art Film History Grace Ebert L.V. Hull at her home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in 2002. Photo by Bruce West. All images courtesy of the L.V. Hull Legacy Center Kosciusko is a small town in the center of … Continue reading
18 The History of Utopia Lecture
If one considers political science as the scientific background against which the fantastic claims plausibility, utopian fiction is the first tributary of the river of science fiction. By examining key works, such as Plato’s Republic, Thomas More’s Utopia, Francis Bacon’s … Continue reading
Why Perfect Societies ALWAYS Fail
Utopias in sci-fi are always dystopias. But why? Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you – all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/beghast and enjoy a special discount on your first … Continue reading
Thomas More’s Magnificent Utopia – Dr Richard Serjeantson
ts central idea, of a perfect but impossible place, has since become part of our mental furniture. But what does this very amusing (though also rather stern) book mean? It has sometimes been seen as a satire on the inevitable … Continue reading
The Ghosts of the Green Sahara
In this video essay we take a deep dive into the enduring mystery of the African Humid Period or the Green Sahara. A period about 16,000-5,000 years ago when monsoonal rains brought a lush grassland to the Sahara Desert. We … Continue reading
The Untold Story Behind the Iconic Song American Pie – Don McLean
Don McLean’s Iconic song ‘American Pie’ has been referred to as the Day the Music Died, since that’s one of the most famous lines in the song. But the music actually died for Don several times: First, with Buddy Holly’s … Continue reading
