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City of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man
This documentary is produced in conjunction with the exhibition “City of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man”. This exhibition explores the remarkable story of how the legendary Nevada gathering known as Burning Man evolved through collaborative ritual from humble countercultural … Continue reading
Developing 120-Year-Old Photos found in a Time Capsule
About this video: Because of my last video, someone in my family told me about a possible time capsule in our old family house, after investigation I found a box dating from around 1900 judging by the objects and the … Continue reading
The Mysterious Genius Who Patented the UFO
Alexander Weygers, a Renaissance man in the mold of the tech industry’s stated ideal, inspired an art dealer to become an acolyte. In this Hello World short, Ashlee Vance visits the dealer whose curiosity about Weygers has evolved into an … Continue reading
Henry Ossawa Tanner: The Life and Work of a 19th-Century Black Artist | My Modern Met
By Arnesia Young on February 17, 2021 How much do you know about Henry Ossawa Tanner? The 19th century was not an easy time to be a Black person in America, especially if you were trying to make it as … Continue reading
What Do Native Americans Call America?
SOURCES AND FURTHER READING Arundel Castle History: https://web.archive.org/web/201402130… How Did The First Americans Arrive?: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ne… The Native American Way Of Life: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides… A Note On Names: https://www.umass.edu/legal/derrico/n… What Did The Native people Call America?: https://www.quora.com/What-did-the-na… What Are The Native American … Continue reading
History of the Shipping Forecast
We look at the history of the Met Office shipping forecast.
Rubens: Too Much for Modern Audiences? (Art History) | Perspective
Waldemar Januszczak sets out to correct the misconceptions that have arisen about Rubens. His vast and grandiose canvases seem too much for modern sensibilities. […]
World’s oldest industrial-scale brewery: 3000 BC – ScienceBlog.com
A team of American and Egyptian archaeologists excavating at the site of Abydos in southern Egypt has uncovered evidence of the world’s oldest known industrial-scale beer production facility. The ancient complex, more than 5,000 years old, had the capacity to produce enough … Continue reading
Why Do Cows Like Music?
On the internet you can find plenty of videos of people playing their musical instruments to cows. And the cows seem fascinated. I wanted to take a closer look at Why cows like music? Or even if they like music … Continue reading
Rio feeling ‘saudades’ for Covid-canceled carnival
#Rio de Janeiro would normally be kicking off its famed #carnival now, but instead of booming drumlines, glittering floats and barely clad dancers, the Brazilian city’s “Sambadrome” is hosting a #Covid-19 vaccination drive this year. The pandemic forced Rio authorities … Continue reading
WHO INVENTED THE FURNACE? Alice H. Parker (New information you’ve never seen!)
The inventor of the furnace, Alice H. Parker, has an amazing story that is never told. All most people know is that the modern furnace was invented by an African-American woman named Alice H. Parker in 1919, and that’s about … Continue reading
Alice H. Parker: Invented the central heating system and improved heating furnaces for buildings
This video is about Alice H. Parker who was an inventor who revolutionized heating furnace and central heating for homes and buildings. REFERENCES Hatala, Greg (February 17, 2014). “Glimpse of History: Morristown resident’s invention keeps us warm to this day”. … Continue reading
