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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
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The Most Bizarre Coincidences in History – Fate or Chance?
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The Theatre of Dionysus
One of the classical Athenians’ most important inventions was the theatre. This lecture outlines the origins of Greek drama in this historic setting. A lecture by Edith Hall, Visiting Professor of Classics 29 November 2018 https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-an… Medea, Antigone, Oedipus and … Continue reading
Greek Wine & the Roots of Theatre – Cheers & Booze, Episode 1
Welcome to Cheers & Booze – where we explore the intersection of all things alcohol and theatre across history! In Episode 1, Greek Wine & the Roots of Theatre, we explore how the very earliest beginnings of theatre in ancient … Continue reading
What Europe is REALLY doing in Africa
[…] Into Europe: Africa is becoming a focus point for great powers. While there has been much focus on the EU’s new initiative, the global gateway, raw materials and security questions drive the EU’s actions in the contient. So what … Continue reading
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