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The Roman words you use every day
Let’s explore how the Romans have influenced English down the centuries. And remember you can get 55% off Lingopie’s annual plan at https://learn.lingopie.com/Robwords. We use words left behind by the Romans every day. Their encounters with the Germanic tribes caused … Continue reading
Why Electric Cars Failed 100 Years Ago
Robert and Jack spend the day with a staggeringly clean example of one of the very earliest electric cars: A 1901 Waverly Model 22. Built at a time when EVs outnumbered ICE cars, it is an incredible insight into the … Continue reading
What The Names of Fruits & Vegetables Mean
In this video, we take a look at the origins behind the names of a number of fruits, vegetables, and other crops, and discover what they really mean. Find us here too! Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/Fireoflearning Lucinox – Our Science Channel: / … Continue reading
This Bird Is A Bat-Wannabe
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Doc Watson and Dolly Parton – Merlefest 2001
This video is an edited version of a practice session done prior to the main event of the 2001 Merlefest celebration. (Merlefest is a annual tribute to Doc’s son Merle who died too young in a tragic accident) Doc and … Continue reading
Doc Watson. I Filmed A Beautiful Country Music Moment With Earl Scruggs
What a moment. I had the opportunity to film a 90 min. music special following banjo picking Earl Scruggs and his sons on the road to play with those they most admired. At the top of that list was Doc … Continue reading
The Origins of Bluegrass
Bluegrass was developed in the appalachian region of the United States. The music drew its characteristics from old-time and traditional European folk music. The settlers of the appalachian region were primarily English and Scottish, and they brought the musical traditions … Continue reading
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