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What if humans were treated like livestock? | DW Documentary

DW Documentary

We Were the Scenery

Filmed on location in Vietnam, the Philippines, and Long Beach, CA, We Were the Scenery is a short documentary based on the experiences of writer Cathy Linh Che’s…

Vimeo Short of the Week · EN

Were Two Ancient Chinese Astronomers Beheaded for Failing to Predict an Eclipse in 2134 B.C.E.? The Story May Be a Myth, but It Underscores the Real Risks of Interpreting Celestial Events

Experts say that an oft-circulated anecdote about two royal astronomers drunkenly failing to foresee an eclipse thousands of years ago contains hints of truth

Smithsonian History · EN

The Trendiest Food the Year You Were Born

From mid-century tuna casseroles to 2000s smoothies, find out which iconic food trend or craze ruled the year you were born.

Mental Floss · EN

30,000-year-old DNA reveals Ice Age Europeans were far more connected than we thought

Scientists have uncovered surprising DNA evidence that Europeans living more than 30,000 years ago were connected across vast distances, challenging the idea that ancient populations remained largely isolated. Genetic clues from human remains and cave sediments reveal prehistoric migration, long-lasting communities, and survival through the harshest conditions of the Ice Age.

ScienceDaily · EN