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Colonists upended Aboriginal farming, growing grain and running sheep on rich yamfields, and cattle on arid grainlands
Newcomers in Australia found and took rich pastures made by Aboriginal fire. Without fire, pastures would revert to forest or scrub.
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'I know my story. I know my truth': The woman behind Stockholm Syndrome says it's all a lie
A 23-year-old bank teller caught up in a siege inspired the psychological term Stockholm syndrome. But 50 years later, experts say Kristin's story is totally misunderstood.
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How Fascism Serves Capitalism
In this documentary, Dr. Michael Parenti defines fascism, describes its characteristics, and explains the role fascism plays in serving the rational interests of capitalists while suppressing communism and other organized worker movements.
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10 Oldest Civilizations in the World (Updated 2023)
Discover the 10 Oldest Civilizations in the World (Updated 2023) here. Prepare to be transported into a rich & fascinating history on the oldest civilizations that exist.
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Who Holds The Title Of The Longest-Surviving Civilization?
China, Egypt, or Mesopotamia – the title for the longest-lasting civilization is difficult to judge, but here are some of the contenders.
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The Sacred City
The Sacred City presents compelling evidence that suggests the holy city of Mecca is in the wrong location and that the worlds 1.6 billion Muslims are praying in the direction of the wrong city. Compiling evidence from both historic sources and new technologies point to the correct location in this seismic, revelatory new film.
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Wimbledon 1967: The year that changed the Championships
1967 changed Wimbledon forever, after the Centre Court finally opened up to the pros. Richard Jones' new book recalls the last amateur-only Championships
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Did the Romans hunt WHALES?
Ancient bones at a fish processing factory reveal the civilisation may have caused the beasts to go extinct in the Mediterranean 2,000 years ago
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Porphyrios
Porphyrios (Greek: Πορφύριος) was a large whale that harassed and sank ships in the waters near Constantinople in the sixth century.
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Think women have never had it so good? You should take a look at medieval days
History shows that progress in gender equality is neither steady nor inevitable
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AI steps in to save 5000-year old Cuneiform writing
With few experts left in the world who understand this ancient form of writing, can AI step in to save the language?
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Disney's Once Upon A Studio 100th Anniversary Short Brings Back That Classic Magic
Over 400 characters appear in this short film celebrating the studio's anniversary.
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Medieval Manuscript Reveals 15th-Century Comedy Routine
Written to be performed live, a medieval minstrel's jokes poked fun at the powerful
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Seven metals, ringed with four magical inscriptions: what other secrets does the 'Alchemical Hand Bell' hold?
Habsburg emperor Rudolf II owned a spirit-summoning alchemical hand bell. We want to decipher its cryptic Greek inscriptions.
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‘Suddenly, we were in Wonderland’: Paul McCartney on his lost photos of Beatlemania
The pictures the singer took of his friends and bandmates give a Beatle’s-eye view of the mania around the band in 1964. Seen here for the first time, these extraordinary behind-the-scenes moments capture four young men on the brink of immortality
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John Coltrane recordings lost in New York Public Library will finally be heard
The 1961 recordings of live sessions with Eric Dolphy, McCoy Tyner, Reggie Workman and Elvin Jones have never been released
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These bracelets survived tomb robbers and time — now they're helping us understand the 'beginnings of the globalised world'
An analysis of bracelets owned by ancient Egyptian royalty more than 4,500 years ago has found Egypt and Greece were involved in long-distance trade much earlier than realised.
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The Oldest Recorded Kiss Happened 4,500 Years Ago, Scientists Say
“In the earliest texts in the Sumerian language, kissing was described in relation to erotic acts,” according to researchers.
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What Jimmy Carter really thought about UFOs — and why he hid it
It was out of this world, y’all.
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The day Philadelphia bombed its own people
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