Tag Archives: history

History of the Wheelchair

Posted on November 5, 2024 by agogo22

Wheelchairs: potentially the most recognisable mobility aid. But when were they invented? What alternatives did people rely on before they existed? And how do they differ from the modern versions we have today? In this episode, we will explore the … Continue reading →

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Quincy Jones dies aged 91

Posted on November 4, 2024 by agogo22
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The Original Halloween Vegetable

Posted on November 3, 2024 by agogo22
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Jermaine Fowler | Public Historian (@thehumanityarchive) | Uncle Nearest

Posted on November 2, 2024 by agogo22
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BBC Radio 4 – Soul Music, America

Posted on November 2, 2024 by agogo22

America, Anita’s big number from the musical West Side Story. America is Anita’s all singing, all dancing number from the musical West Side Story. The Puerto Rican Sharks gang argue over whether America is a great place to live, an … Continue reading →

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In 1960, photojournalist Ormond Gigli assembled 43 women, dressed them in refined, colorful garb, and situated them in 41 windows across the facade of the classic New York City brownstones.

Posted on November 1, 2024 by agogo22
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Historian Answers Witchcraft Questions | Tech Support | WIRED

Posted on October 31, 2024 by agogo22

31 Oct 2024 Historian Mikki Brock joins WIRED to answer the internet’s bubbling cauldron of questions about witches, witchcraft, and witch hunting through the ages. Can men be witches or only women? Do witches really cast spells and create potions? … Continue reading →

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The Chilling True Story Behind the Pied Piper Legend

Posted on October 31, 2024 by agogo22

[…] Dive into the eerie legend of the Pied Piper—a story far from the whimsical fairy tales we’re used to. Discover the chilling tale of 130 missing children and the haunting possibility that this legend is rooted in real historical … Continue reading →

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How are people using “mortified” wrongly? | EMOTION ETYMOLOGY

Posted on October 30, 2024 by agogo22

🤔 Where do our emotions come from? In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dive deep into the fascinating origins of the words we use to express how we feel! From the familiar words like “sad,” “mad,” and … Continue reading →

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Philomena Cunk on America Part 2

Posted on October 30, 2024 by agogo22

 

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