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The Collapse of the Roman Empire, or, Why were medieval people more primitive than the Romans?

Apologies for the sound in this one. Still figuring out what I should do with my boom mic when I’m wearing a hat. The final quote is from the 18th-century historian Edward Gibbon in his “History of the Decline and … Continue reading

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The NYC Neighborhood that barred African Americans

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Why French letters are only pronounced sometimes

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Surprising Reason Why Humans Can’t Produce Vitamin C Anymore

[…] Get a Wonderful Person Tee: https://teespring.com/stores/whatdamath More cool designs are on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QFIrFX Hello and welcome! My name is Anton and in this video, we will talk about a new study exploring why humans and some other animals can’t … Continue reading

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A spicy Disney comic from the 70s saved free speech #disney #comics #movies #film #filmhistory

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The Windrush Generation

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This Famous Artwork Isn’t What You Think … | “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Hokusai explained

Let’s dive into the fascinating story behind “The Great Wave off Kanagawa,” one of the most famous japanese artworks in the world. This video reveals the surprising truth about Hokusai’s masterpiece and how it was created. We explore the deep … Continue reading

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How could one man write a dictionary? | SAMUEL JOHNSON

[…] Samuel Johnson’s 1755 dictionary was one heck of an achievement. But it is also far from perfect. In this episode, Jess and Rob discuss some of the more amusing entries within its pages, and even the words that landed … Continue reading

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How Supermarkets Rewired The Planet

Learn more about Human Footprint: https://www.pbs.org/show/human-footprint The supermarket is one of the strangest and most powerful inventions in human history. Grocery shopping is often perceived as a simple, mundane activity. And for many, access to food has never been more … Continue reading

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Mozelle Baitise Delacroix’s only son | Brazil has a strong Yoruba cultural presence…

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