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How The Romans Would See Us Today

Posted on September 13, 2020 by agogo22

A time portal has just opened, from which 6 of Rome’s greatest leaders have stepped into our world. What would they think of us? How do our civilizations compare?

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Listed ladies reveals the fight for the women’s loo

Posted on September 13, 2020 by agogo22

Bankhill ladies toilets, Berwick upon Tweed. © Historic England. Ladies loo listing reveals historical gender imbalance of spending a penny – and a look at more listed lavs The recent Grade II listing of a pair of Victorian and Edwardian … Continue reading →

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20+ People Who Discovered Their Art History Doppelgängers at Museums

Posted on September 10, 2020 by agogo22

By Sara Barnes on September 14, 2017   Some people believe that everyone has a twin. And maybe that’s true—if you need proof, just visit an art or history museum! People around the world are finding themselves in the collections … Continue reading →

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Victorian Women of Color: 32 Photos of Beauty In The Age Of Hatred – Flashbak in 2020 | Victorian portraits, Victorian women, Vintage black glamour

Posted on September 7, 2020 by agogo22

More: Victorian Women of Color: 32 Photos of Beauty In The Age Of Hatred – Flashbak in 2020 | Victorian portraits, Victorian women, Vintage black glamour

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Evolution of the Alphabet | Earliest Forms to Modern Latin Script

Posted on September 7, 2020 by agogo22

Buy the chart: https://usefulcharts.com/products/evo… Types of Writing Systems video: CREDITS: Chart/Narration: Matt Baker https://usefulcharts.com/ Animation: Syawish Rehman https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf0O… Audio Editing: Jack Rackam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQz… Intro music: “Lord of the Land” by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license 4.0. … Continue reading →

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Malcolm X: The Defender of Human Rights

Posted on September 6, 2020 by agogo22

Visit our companion website for more: http://biographics.org Credits: Host – Simon Whistler Author – Shannon Quinn Producer – Jennifer Da Silva Executive Producer – Shell Harris Business inquiries to biographics.email@gmail.com Other Biographics Videos: Hans Massaquoi: Growing Up Black in Nazi … Continue reading →

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The Strange Flavor of Parthian Chicken from Ancient Rome

Posted on September 6, 2020 by agogo22

The ingredient, asafoetida made sure the Parthian Empire got credit for one of Rome’s most famous dishes. The flavor of this horrific smelling spice is beyond description, but I’m going to give it my best shot. Follow Tasting History here: … Continue reading →

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Why are Aboriginal children still being removed from home?

Posted on September 5, 2020 by agogo22

National figures suggest Indigenous children are being removed from their parents at a rate greater than any other time in recorded Australian history. What’s in the best interest for Aboriginal kids at risk?

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Meet the Bonds: What does it mean to be ‘Aboriginal middle class’?

Posted on September 5, 2020 by agogo22

Matt and Chelsea Bond are living the Australian Dream, a house in the suburbs, kids at great schools, but that doesn’t mean racism hasn’t impacted their lives. Produced by Suzanne Smith and Mayeta Clarke, Pictures by Greg Nelson. See more … Continue reading →

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Frasier the Sensuous Lion

Posted on September 5, 2020 by agogo22

LION. KING. How a 19 year old lion fathered 35 cubs… in a year and a half. This is the wild story of a lion named Frasier—Frasier the Sensuous Lion—who became a science wonder the world over in 1972. After … Continue reading →

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