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Researchers find ancient Roman beads in Japan – then find an East Asian man in Rome
Ancient Roman beads in Japan Glass jewellery believed to have been made by Roman craftsmen has been found in an ancient tomb in Japan, researchers said Friday, in a sign the empire’s influence may have reached the edge of Asia. Tests have revealed three glass beads discovered in the Fifth Century “Utsukushi” burial mound in Nagaoka, …
Bob Marley: A Rastafarian’s Tale (trailer)
Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald presents the first authorized portrait of the icon in an attempt to reveal the man behind the myth. Featuring interviews with family members and close associates, Marley is a cinematic elegy paying tribute to the musician’s philosophical convictions and social idealism. Macdonald chronicles Marley’s life from an impoverished start in a Jamaican shack …
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More women in Computer Science – a simple solution from Harvey Mudd
An interesting story from the New York Times shows how current president of Harvey Mudd College, Maria Klawe, turned her school into a computer science powerhouse for women. She started her work in 2006, amidst a big downturn in female computer science graduates. “As recently as 1985, 37 percent of graduates in the field were …
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The History of Saint Patrick (video)
Most of you probably imagine a Leprechaun or clovers when you hear of St. Patrick. Who is this man, and why do we celebrate him?
How I Redefined “Man” For The World (Wikipedia’s Battle for Diversity – Part II)
For more than two years, if you visited the Man page in Wikipedia, you would have found the following section outlining (7) characteristics of masculinity in general culture…
How I Redefined "Man" For The World (Wikipedia's Battle for Diversity – Part II)
For more than two years, if you visited the Man page in Wikipedia, you would have found the following section outlining (7) characteristics of masculinity in general culture…
Most Epic Photos: Man on the moon (with MTV)
I’ve always wanted to see a close-up of the ‘Man on the Moon’, you know the reflection in the space suit’s helmet. Who/what is taking the photo? Why is his shadow at different angles?
Beautiful Pictures of Virginia Vineyards
A set of beautiful pictures of Virginia vineyards from Silverthorn Films (copyrighted).