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Why the number 0 was banned for 1500 years
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Why is there an N in “passenger”?
[…] 🚃 Why do Brits say “transport” and Americans “transportation”? 🚊 What’s the difference between a train and a locomotive? 🚙 How do you actually pronounce Hyundai? These questions answered – and many more – in this transport[ation] special of … Continue reading
5 Brazilian Women Who Changed History
Meet the extraordinary women who shaped Brazilian history from the 16th to the 20th century. This video introduces Catarina Paraguaçu, a visionary Tupinambá Indian from the early colonial period, and Dandara dos Palmares, an Afro-Brazilian warrior who fought bravely against … Continue reading
About the Frisian languages
f you want to dive deeper into all things Frisian or even learn Frisian, check out the Frisian with Hilbert channel: / @frisianwithhilbert Imagine you have a sibling who moves out from your parents’ house and has this amazing … Continue reading
The Secret History of Renaissance Bath Houses
Join me, Dr Julia Martins, as I explore the fascinating world of Renaissance bathing and medicine. From ancient Egypt to 16th-century Italy, discover how therapeutic waters shaped medical practice and social life throughout history. In this video, I examine historical … Continue reading