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Adam Savage Learns How Old Books Were Made!
Among the objects Adam collects and reveres are old books, some of which were bound and made in the era of the industrial revolution. But the craft and art of bookmaking began long before machines were invented to manufacture books, … Continue reading
Why Lightbulbs Might Be The Best Invention Ever
ightbulbs might be the best idea ever – just not for light. Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription. A huge thanks to David Lovett for … Continue reading
Nobel Prize-winning scientist defines life | Paul Nurse
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Paul Nurse defines the 5 core principles of life. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► / @bigthink Up next, You can slow down aging with zero weird tricks ► • You can slow down… What is … Continue reading
Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? – Andrew Smith
Trace the history of popcorn, from its origins in the Americas to its explosion of popularity in the 20th century. — Soft percussion and a toasty scent mark the violent transformation of tough seeds into cloud-like puffs. This is the … Continue reading
Our Mannequins, Ourselves | Articles Of Interest
AVERY TRUFELMAN 10/05/2023 What fake bodies say about real people Long before the Met Gala, I was able to sneak into the Metropolitan Museum to get a peak of this year’s fashion exhibit. And this is what I saw: No … Continue reading
Nuts and Bolts – 99% Invisible
In her new book Nuts and Bolts Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World (in a Big Way), structural engineer Roma Agrawal identifies and examines the seven of most basic building blocks of engineering that have shaped the modern world: … Continue reading
Explore Black Art and Culture in New Orleans’ Studio BE | My Modern Met
By Sara Barnes on May 12, 2023 Photo: Jeremy Tauriac New Orleans is rich in art and culture. This massive space is one must-see spot in The Big Easy. New Orleans is a place of incredible culture. There are well-known … Continue reading
Manchester Past & Present
So much rich history with Manchester, so this is a ‘small’ portion of images past and present – with a little bit of history Music used: ‘Andante’ Roy Todd http://www.roytoddmusic.com Langue au chat • Langue au chat Discover The Stars … Continue reading
MANCHESTER BUILDING BOOM CENTRAL SE | Plus a New Book on the Rise of MCR
This video documents some of the changes and new construction in the area of central Manchester to the south east. We start in Ardwick, continue past the UMIST Campus and no to Mayfield Park and a new construction site on … Continue reading
Emma Stibbon RA Collapsed Whaling Station Deception Island, Antarctica: a work in focus | The RA Schools
8 October 2022 – 11 June 2023 The Collection Gallery | Burlington Gardens Step into the Antarctic in this focused display in the Collection Gallery, and explore the artistic fascination with extreme landscapes. Extreme conditions have fascinated artists for centuries. … Continue reading
Aztec Chocolate – Blood & Spice
[…] LINKS TO SOURCES** The Secret Life of Chocolate by Marcos Patchett: https://amzn.to/3qoLOB1 For more information visit thesecretlifeofchocolate.com The True History of Chocolate by Sophie & Michael Coe: https://amzn.to/3sWBl1f Florentine Codex by Bernardino de Sahagún: https://amzn.to/2OrKiAE Thomas Gage’s Travels in … Continue reading
The Most Bizarre Coincidences in History – Fate or Chance?
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