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Maya Angelou, Resquiat in Pacem
Archive of a great in-depth interview with the great Maya Angelou over at the Paris Review. This interview was conducted on the stage of the YMHA on Manhattan’s upper East Side. A large audience, predominantly women, was on hand, filling… Continue reading
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Robert Campin, the Master of Flémalle
Robert Campin (c. 1375 – 26 April 1444), now usually identified as the artist known as the Master of Flémalle, is usually considered the first great master of Flemish and Early Netherlandish painting. This had been a matter of controversy… Continue reading
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This Neuroscientist Exposes Every Lie You’ve Been Told About Drugs Since You Were a Kid
Chatting with Dr. Hart in his office at Columbia to discuss the themes presented in High Price, and the problems caused by the government’s War On Drugs. Keith Wayne Brown‘s insight: “…People have these unbelievable views about drugs. We are… Continue reading
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The mammoth that trampled on the history of mankind
Next month marks 150 years since the discovery of the La Madeleine mammoth – an engraving that proves man lived alongside these prehistoric creatures. By Robin McKie Keith Wayne Brown‘s insight: Just a few weeks from now, scientists from across… Continue reading
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How the visual language of comics could have its roots in the ice age
Cartoons have a sophisticated language all their own, argues psychologist and comics obsessive Neil Cohn. He breaks it down for David Robson See on www.theguardian.com Continue reading
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Old-fashioned animation becomes virtual reality
Why Evolution Is True By Matthew Cobb This is a really neat video made by “Hombre McSteez”, which already has over 2 million views. It uses a smartphone and some old-fashioned animation. Guess which bit was Jerry’s favourite? View original… Continue reading
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What The Hell Just Happened In Europe? II
Originally posted on The Dish: You can makes plenty of arguments that the results in the European elections for the populist right and left are not that big a deal. For that perspective see here. I’m not sure I share… Continue reading
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The Collection Online | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Keith Wayne Brown‘s insight: After Wikipaintings and GoogleArt, one of the real delights when you want to surf around through the greatest works of art. And the real museum ain’t so bad either if you happen to be in NYC. … Continue reading



