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An Indigenous Perspective on Humanity’s Survival on Earth | Jupta Itoewaki | TED
Eighty percent of the world’s biodiversity is within Indigenous territories, yet these communities often don’t have a say when it comes to protecting the lands they inhabit. Environmental activist Jupta Itoewaki explains why Indigenous peoples are best positioned to lead … Continue reading
Uncanny Scenarios Unfold in Whimsical and Ironic Illustrations by Yuko Shimizu | Colossal
NOVEMBER 16, 2022. KATE MOTHES “Balloons.” All images © Yuko Shimizu, Yuko Shimizu’s whimsical illustrations are characterized by a sense of action and obscure narrative. Abundance, repetition, and a tinge of irony accompany a cast of humans and animals through … Continue reading
From sheep to sea – an ode to the iconic sweater that warms Cornish sailors | Aeon Videos
It all begins with the sheep who wears the fleece: a seafaring ode to the sweater that’s warmed Cornish sailors for centuries Famed for its indigo shade of the ocean and its place-specific knit pattern, the iconic sweater known as … Continue reading
Quirky Clothesline Creatures Saunter Across Helga Stentzel’s Landscape Illusions | Colossal
NOVEMBER 16, 2022. GRACE EBERT “Laundrosaurus.” All images © Helga Stentzel, Artist Helga Stentzel hangs socks, undergarments, and sweaters in playful compositions that appear like animals in a landscape. A wooly sweater returns to its material roots in the latest … Continue reading
What Pop Culture Gets Wrong About Pirates | Rogue History
We all love pirate tales but what do we really know about the history of piracy? In this episode of Rogue History, we examine the common assumptions we make about pirates. Explore the origin of these myths and figure out … Continue reading
How is Europe tackling the climate crisis? | DW Documentary
The climate emergency and shrinking biodiversity have taught us that we need to change our relationship with nature. People across Europe are looking to find to a new balance with nature in their lives. Sitting back and doing nothing is, … Continue reading
The Many Gods of Yoruba Lore
Check out Rogue History on @PBS Origins : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuT35… In recent years we have seen a very welcome uptick in the number of fantasy books inspired by West African folklore. The Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism movements have paved the way for … Continue reading
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