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Rediscovering the African roots of Brazil’s martial art capoeira
An older form of the Brazilian dance-like martial art has been forgotten by many. Brazil is well known as the home of the dance-like martial art capoeira, but its roots in fact lie across the Atlantic. In Angola, one man … Continue reading
Time: Do the past, present, and future exist all at once? | Big Think
Everything we do as living organisms is dependent, in some capacity, on time. The concept is so complex that scientists still argue whether it exists or if it is an illusion. In this video, astrophysicist Michelle Thaller, science educator Bill … Continue reading
Dawn of Day: Stories from the Underground Railroad
Dawn of Day is a historical documentary about the Underground Railroad in Kansas that brings to light Wabaunsee County’s unsung heroes who traversed one of the most turbulent times in our nation’s history. Faith, family, and politics united a community … Continue reading
When Did Marriage Become about Love?
Did you know marrying for love is a pretty recent development in human history? A couple in love at a wedding may seem like the most natural thing in the world, but for most of human history this was not … Continue reading
Why Do Women Shave Their Legs?
[…] Why do women shave their legs and armpit hair, but men don’t? And what does World War II have to do with it? Written and Hosted By: Danielle Bainbridge Graphics By: Noelle Smith Edited By: Linda Huang and Mike … Continue reading
Canada has failed
Canada had some goals, but failed to meet them. But that might be better than it sounds. How American, Indigenous, and Quebec relations have changed in Canada since 1867. […]
Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way | Human Resources podcast
Episode Description We begin our journey in Herefordshire. Kington, specifically, to discover the story behind Lady Hawkins’ School and its links to Sir John Hawkins, Britain’s first slave trader. Featuring Dr. Mirander Kaufmann (http://www.mirandakaufmann.com) and Dr. Misha Ewen (https://www.mishaewen.com). A … Continue reading
Why is the Central Line so hot?
It’s the question we’ll all be asking this summer, often in a tone of exasperation. […]
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Legacies of British Slave Ownership – Prof Catherine Hall
For too long the abolition of the Atlantic slave trade in 1807 and slavery in the British colonies in the Americas in 1833 have dominated the ways in which Britons have (mis)remembered slavery. The Legacies of British Slave-ownership project at … Continue reading
Feral Chickens Are Taking Over Florida
The feral chicken population of Key West is getting out of hand. They’re pooping everywhere, tearing up yards, and stopping highway traffic. But they’re too beloved to kill – so the city is sending them off to the mainland and … Continue reading
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