In Our Time: M.C. Escher
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the work of Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972), the graphic artist and printmaker best known for his impossible buildings, paradoxical perspectives, and repeating geometric patterns. Born…
Where the $ symbol actually comes from
Why is the $ sign an S? What does 'dollar' even mean? In this video, I answer both of those questions, while also explaining what the British pound is a…
The ladyes of Spayne
Candace Scarborough, Researcher and Dancer, shares what we know about the Ladies of Spain who served in Catherine of Aragon’s household
The Global Sumud Flotilla
aiming to break the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.
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Inside a Half-Buried Hillside Home in Barcelona | Unique Spaces | Architectural Digest
Join AD just north of Barcelona to tour Semienterrada with architect Javier Barba and current owner Ezequiel Pini. Designed in the 1980s by Barba, this home’s name translates to ‘half-buried’…
Pope of Math and Dark Magic
Continuing the theme of exploring Papal history, we discuss Gerbert of Aurillac, AKA Pope Sylvester II, who's scientific and mathmatical mind lead him to the highest seat of Catholic power.…
Senator Carla Antonelli
of Spain
Spain: Rare ‘Black Devil’ Anglerfish Spotted Near Tenerife Coast in Broad Daylight; Video Goes Viral
A rare 'black devil' anglerfish which typically swim above the seabed was spotted near Tenerife coast in Spain in the broad daylight on January 26 near Playa San Juan. This…