Tag Archives: history

Neal Stephenson’s “The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady’s Illustrated Primer”

Posted on March 7, 2026 by agogo22

  9 Nov 2025 #booktube #ai #sf This month, we read stories about AI. The Reading List | • Here’s What We’re Reading Next Philip K. Dick’s “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” | • Philip K. Dick’s “Do Androids … Continue reading →

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Cyberpunk Predicted the Future

Posted on March 7, 2026 by agogo22

  24 Feb 2026 #Cyberpunk #SciFi #FilmAnalysis What is cyberpunk? From Blade Runner to The Matrix, this video explains the cyberpunk genre’s origins, themes, and lasting cultural impact. In this video essay, we explore the cyberpunk genre — from its … Continue reading →

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Rare Glass Blobs in Brazil Reveal an Ancient Impact, But Something Is Missing

Posted on March 6, 2026 by agogo22

Some of the small glass blobs originating with a mysterious ancient impact. (Crósta et al., Geology, 2025) Hundreds of glass fragments found in Brazil are traces of an ancient impact that scattered them millions of years ago, scientists have found. … Continue reading →

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London, England – 1936

Posted on March 6, 2026 by agogo22
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The Ukiyo-e Art: the Japanese Wonder of the Floating World (Japan Culture Documentary)

Posted on March 5, 2026 by agogo22

[…] The Ukiyo-e Art: the Japanese Wonder of the Floating World (Japan Culture Documentary). […]

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Can Bruno Mars counterprogram his way to another hit album?

Posted on March 5, 2026 by agogo22

[…] Bruno Mars is back with a new album called The Romantic, his first solo release since 2016’s 24k Magic. At first listen, the lead single, “I Just Might,” sounds like an outtake from 2021’s collaborative album with Anderson Paak, … Continue reading →

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What was ‘Pepsi’ originally called?

Posted on March 4, 2026 by agogo22

[…] What does IKEA mean? What language is Häagen-Dasz? Who came up with the name Adidas? Why is Danone spelled Dannon in the US? These questions answered, and many more, as Jess and Rob explore the origins of brand names. … Continue reading →

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Why isn’t China doing more for Iran? – Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service

Posted on March 4, 2026 by agogo22

China is Iran’s biggest oil buyer and has long been diplomatically close to the Islamic Republic, so how has Beijing reacted now that Tehran is under attack? Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM China has strongly condemned … Continue reading →

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How a Baroque Instrument Became a Funk Legend

Posted on March 3, 2026 by agogo22
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Why Being A Victorian Baker Was A Death Sentence

Posted on March 2, 2026 by agogo22

[…] In the wide pantheon of tough jobs, your friendly neighborhood baker might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But pre-industrialization, bakers had one of the most strenuous, back breaking jobs you can imagine, which broke their … Continue reading →

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