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How the Colors Actually Got Their Names

How the Colors Actually Got Their Names

https://youtu.be/hRpIukjQ0RI?si=lkHoD-p38c9xTanU In the latest episode of "Otherwords," Dr. Erica Brozovsky takes viewers on a journey of how colors, as we…

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How Medieval Peasants Traveled: Footpaths, Road Markers, and Word of Mouth

When we think of the medieval period, images of castles, knights, and peasants toiling away in their village fields often…

7 months ago

Time Traveling Through Words: Unearthing the Ancient Roots of Modern English

English, a language known for its rich tapestry of influences, has borrowed extensively from various sources over the centuries. While…

7 months ago

New York in the Roaring 1920s – Now in Full Color and Sound!

This captivating video of New York City from the late 1920s has been given new life through colorization, restoration, and…

8 months ago

This is the story of English you were never told in school!

English, the linguistic powerhouse we know today, has its roots in the intricate annals of history. It's a West Germanic…

8 months ago

Step Back in Time with Remastered Footage of 1920s New Orleans

In a remarkable feat of digital wizardry, Youtuber NASS has breathed new life into a piece of history. Through the…

8 months ago

Thailand’s Bun Bang Fai Festival – A Blast of Homemade Rockets and Community Joy

https://youtu.be/wda-B3NJSek Get ready to witness a sky full of homemade rockets at Thailand's annual Bun Bang Fai Festival in Ubon…

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Why the growth of AI in making art won’t eliminate artists

Generative AI used to recreate Drake’s voice was trained on many copyrighted songs featuring his voice. Drake appears on screen…

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“Badger, Badger, Badger” – The Web’s First Earworm Gets a Makeover for Its 20th Anniversary

https://youtu.be/cMxRFCKIqr0 If you were around on web in 2003, you probably remember "Badger, Badger, Badger" from Weebl's Stuff, which, as…

8 months ago

Unveiling the Global Legacy of Jesters: Beyond Medieval Europe

https://youtu.be/z-t-l8vjQQI Contrary to common belief, jesters weren't confined to the medieval courts of Europe. Their legacy flourished across various times…

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