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BBC Radio 4 – Uncharted with Hannah Fry, 10. Devil in the Detail
A PhD student discovers an anomaly which undermines a global movement. Thomas Herndon was happily studying economics at the University of Massachusetts, when one day is punctured by a discovery. It appears to be an anomaly which, if true, will … Continue reading
Güell Palace in Barcelona, Spain (1886-1890) by Antoni Gaudí
Güell Palace in Barcelona, Spain (1886-1890) by Antoni Gaudí byu/sceptical-spectacle inarchitecture
From “The Work of the Devil” to Fast Food French Fries: The Wild Story of Potatoes
Since the first time they caught a ride on a Spanish ship from Peru, potatoes have taken the world on a wild journey. Feared as the “work of the devil”, hailed as the answer to starvation and cooked into a … Continue reading
The secret history of the world’s first suburb | The Mill
How Whalley Range changed the course of history By David Rudlin In the mid-1830s, Samuel Brooks did something remarkable: he left Mosley Street. It was a place he had lived for many years, nestled in Manchester’s urban core just four … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 – Sphere of Influence
Kate Bryan explores the surprising influences on Edvard Munch’s The Scream. What do you think of when you hear the phrase “artistic genius”? Maybe a creative icon? Or a unique talent? But every artist creates their works in a time … Continue reading
American Reacts to What Did the British Ever Do For Us?
25 Nov 2024 Video Credit: • What did the British ever do for us? Submit a video suggestion here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA… Here in America we really don’t learn about British inventions. Today I am very interested in learning about some of … Continue reading
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