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Ugly History: The Khmer Rouge's deadly campaign - Timothy Williams
Dig into the era of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, which perpetuated a genocide that killed a quarter of the country’s population.
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From 1975 to 1979,…
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How many universes could there be? - Chris Anderson
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The fact that no one knows the answer to this question is what makes it exciting. The s…
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Cloudy with a chance of joy - Gavin Pretor-Pinney
You don't need to plan an exotic trip to find creative inspiration. Just look up, says Gavin Pretor-Pinney, founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society…
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Stories: Heritage of who we are - Awele Makeba
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Storyteller and educator Awele Makeba combines performing arts and history …
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Write daily, even if it's dreadful | Think Like A Musician
Singer, songwriter, and producer Breland shares insights into the creative process of songwriting and how to build your skills.
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"Think Like A Musici…
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The dark legacy of the Paris Catacombs - Stephanie H. Smith
Take a tour of the vast, underground network of the Paris Catacombs, and find out how this 18th century cemetery came to be.
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For centuries, Parisian…
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How pandemics travel
Dig into the history of pandemics to learn how viruses and disease spreads and what we can do to stop future outbreaks.
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In our increasingly globaliz…
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Mental health for all by mobilizing all - Vikram Patel
Nearly 450 million people are affected by mental illness worldwide. In wealthy nations, just half receive appropriate care, but in developing countri…
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This tool will help improve your critical thinking - Erick Wilberding
Explore the technique known as the Socratic Method, which uses questions to examine a person’s values, principles, and beliefs.
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Socrates, one of th…
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The myth of Ireland's two greatest warriors - Iseult Gillespie
Dive into the Irish myth of Táin Bò Cuailnge, where Queen Meadhbh of Connaught seeks to capture the fabled brown bull of Ulster.
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Cú Chulainn, hero …
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