Chasing shadows: the story (so far) of the ‘lost Leonardo’
In this video, we learn the shadowy story of the ‘Salvator Mundi’, a painting touted as the lost masterpiece of Leonardo Da Vinci, which, after being sold for $450.3 million on ...
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THE WAY THINGS ARE
Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou
I don’t pry into the private affairs of friends or ask about political affiliations. During the coup in 1974, it was a revelation ...
Teriyaki-style Korean barbecue short ribs
In this video, chef John Mitzewich, host of the Food Wishes YouTube channel, prepares delicious, Korean-style barbecue beef short ribs – with the twist being that he adds to it a ...
The 1975 passenger bus that became a tiny home with a view
Ordinarily, buses summon up fairly quotidian A-Z travel – often in the context of ferrying schoolchildren to their daily lessons, or as part of a busy city’s public transport system.
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Over-riding evolution: the wasp that re-programmes spiders
When parasites take over their hosts, they can actually change their hosts’ behaviour. The effect on the host can range from aggressiveness to losing its ability to make decisions.
But ...
Eight ways of helping pet rabbits feel safe and content
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Five insights to deepen and grow as a parent
Mums and dads, this video is for you.
Here, psychologist and life coach Dr. Paul Jenkins and speech and language pathologist Vicki Jenkins discuss how to be a more positive ...
Jodie Foster receives an honorary Cannes Palme d’Or
The 2021 Cannes Film Festival has bestowed an honorary Palm d’Or on actress and director Jodie Foster, in recognition of her contribution to cinema.
The prize, which has previously been ...
Home comforts: inside Rihanna’s million-dollar residences
Fashion icon and pop star Rihanna has been living it up in some of the most luxurious mansions out there.
The Savage X Fenty creator knows a thing or two ...
Mega mists: SPF sprays for easy but effective sun protection
By Katie Wright
Whether on holiday or at home, we all know we should be protecting our skin from harmful UV rays with a high-factor sunscreen, especially during the summer, ...
Could the artificial pancreas pave the way for a diabetes cure?
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
The glass blower who turns old bottles into works of art
In this video, we meet Melbourne-based glass blower and artist, Ruth Allen, and discover her amazing designs made from recycled glass bottles.
Her finely honed skills, developed through years of ...
Daisy Low: Staying sustainable, vintage, and blowing money on Vivienne Westwood
By Prudence Wade
While most British teenagers in the Noughties were wearing dodgy trends and clothes from Tammy Girl, Daisy Lowe had a slightly different upbringing.
Lowe admits she “did ...
Children’s books that teach valuable engineering lessons
by Michelle Forsythe and Julie Jackson
Most people think of the children’s classic Charlotte’s Web as a story of devoted friendship between a spider and a pig. But ...
Easy, pan-seared trout piccata
In this video, Suzy Karadsheh of the Mediterranean Dish YouTube channel offers us an easy fish dish that’s quick to prep and delicious, too.
Lemony and just a bit ...
What can be done to halt mass extinction?
The world’s animals and wildlife are becoming extinct at a greater rate than at any time in human history. Could technology help to save threatened species?
A mass extinction ...
How to thoroughly enjoy your car rental abroad
So, you’ve gone through researching your car rental Netherlands companies and made sure that you crossed all your T’s and dotted all your I’s. You’ve disembarked ...
Mending our clothes: to darn or to patch?
With sustainability the keyword of our age, we all know by now that we should try to make our clothes last as long as possible, keeping them out of the ...
Tips to wean puppies off milk onto solid food
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
The teen who invented colour-changing stitches to detect infections
Hey kids, in this video we meet 17-year-old Dasia Taylor who invented suture thread that changes colour, from bright red to dark purple, whenever a surgical wound has become infected.
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Love is all around: celebs who’ve had romances with fans
We all know that true love is hard to find, and crushes from afar often remain unrequited.
But not all infatuations die without some reciprocation, even if only for a ...
Fierce fashion: How to wear the urban safari trend this summer
By Katie Wright
It’s a jungle out there, so they say, and you’ll need to be suitably attired if you want to stand out from the crowd this ...
CULTURESCOPE: interview with life coach Despina Nicola, from Season 1, Episode 8
Given that every CULTURESCOPE episode comes packed with goodies, each standalone segment merits closer revisiting.
In this video, taken from Season 1, Episode 8 of CULTURESCOPE, founder and host of the popular ...
Spirit path to the tomb of the first Ming Emperor
In this video, art historians Dr. Kristen Brennan and Dr. Beth Harris discuss the cultural significance of the Xiaoling Mausoleum, the elaborate resting place of Zhu Yuanzhang, founder of the ...