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Allusionist 134. Lacuna — The Allusionist

If you were in Brazil during the military dictatorship of 1964-1985, tried to bake a cake from a recipe in the newspaper, and were served with a sorry mess that tasted disgustingly salty, it wasn’t your fault. What you thought … Continue reading

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Re-Weaving the Web of Belonging | Bioneers

Racial justice advocates Eriel Deranger, john a. Powell and Anita Sanchez explore how overcoming the illusion of separateness requires building bridges rather than burning them. They say the fate of the world depends on it. Listen: Re-Weaving the Web of … Continue reading

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The Decipherment of Maya Script

Why did Maya writing remain undecipherable for so long and how was it finally cracked? Find out how this long enigmatic script was finally deciphered and how centuries of recorded Maya history were unlocked. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancientamericas​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncientAmeri…​ Michael Coe … Continue reading

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Homer Sykes: capturing the whimsy, folklore and festivals of Britain

The photographer, whose interest in the country’s curious customs spans more than 50 years, has a new exhibition More: Pin on Carnival

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Henri Matisse: Conserving “The Swimming Pool”

MoMA conservators prepare Henri Matisse’s The Swimming Pool for treatment and restoration in advance of the exhibition, “Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs.” Learn more about the conservation of “The Swimming Pool”: http://mo.ma/28LO3GM​ Subscribe to MoMA’s YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/1YussJh​

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What are the Oldest Universities in the World?

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Reclaiming The Radical History of May Day

Labor historian Toni Gilpin, author of the Long Deep Grudge, reminds us of the radical history behind May Day. Get Toni’s book here: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/…​ For more essential reading on the past (and present) of working-class struggle, check out Haymarket’s Class … Continue reading

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Hidden Math in Alice in Wonderland

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Download and 3D-Print 18,000 Artifacts from Art History through Scan the World

From top left: “Recumbent Lion,” “Bust of Nefertiti,” head of Michaelangelo’s “David,” and “Fourth Gate of Vaubam Fortress“ Scan the World might be one of the only institutions where visitors are encouraged to handle the most-valued sculptures and artefacts from art … Continue reading

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Researchers hail possible malaria vaccine breakthrough

A new malaria vaccine is being hailed as a game-changer in the fight to eliminate the disease. The Oxford Institute vaccine has proved 77 percent effective at preventing infection and is now entering larger human trials to rule out any … Continue reading

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