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Rise of the Continents episode 3 – The Americas

Nature, Science / 4 minutes of reading / July 26, 2021 / By HDclump

Rise of the Continents episode 3 – The Americas: Geologist Iain Stewart reconstructs how North and South America were created. Professor Iain Stewart uncovers clues hidden within the New York skyline, the anatomy of American alligators and inside Bolivian silver mines, to reconstruct how North and South America were created. We call these two continents the New World, and in a geological sense they are indeed new worlds, torn from the heart of an ancient supercontinent – the Old World of Pangaea. Iain starts in New York, where the layout of the city’s skyscrapers provide a link to […]

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Rise of the Continents episode 2 – Australia

Nature, Science / 3 minutes of reading / July 25, 2021 / By HDclump

Rise of the Continents episode 2 – Australia: Professor Iain Stewart uncovers the mysterious history of Australia, and shows how Australia’s journey as a continent has affected everything from Aboriginal history to modern-day mining, and even the evolution of Australia’s bizarre wildlife, like the koala. Iain begins searching for the platypus – a strange creature that is half mammal and half reptile. 200 million years ago reptile-like mammals were found across much of the world because at this time Australia was just one part of a huge landmass called Gondwana, that dominated the southern hemisphere. Piecing together evidence

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In Search of Aliens episode 10 – The Alien Code

Conspiracy / 3 minutes of reading / July 24, 2021 / By HDclump

In Search of Aliens episode 10 – The Alien Code: Ancient Astronaut Theory has existed in popular culture for nearly 50 years, asking the question whether extraterrestrials visited Earth in the remote past. All around the world there are examples of physical evidence that suggest humans are not alone in the universe. But has this evidence been left behind for a purpose? Is it in fact a series of clues, or Alien Code, that we are meant to decipher? Ancient Astronaut theorist Giorgio A. Tsoukalos investigates unexplained mysteries from every corner of the world. The evidence shows that

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Rise of the Continents episode 1 – Africa

Science, Nature / 3 minutes of reading / July 23, 2021 / By HDclump

Rise of the Continents episode 1 – Africa: Geologist Prof Iain Stewart shows how the continent of Africa was formed from the wreckage of a long lost supercontinent. Professor Iain Stewart reveals how our iconic continents were created, and how their tumultuous past has shaped our life today. It features, among other things, creation of Victoria Falls, diamond mines of Sierra Leone, skeletons of early whales buried in the sand, and the nutrient-rich grass of the Serengeti Plains. Using clues like Africa’s spectacular landmarks, mineral wealth and wildlife, Iain Stewart shows how the continent of Africa was formed

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The Beechgrove Garden 2021 episode 17

The Beechgrove Garden 2021 / 3 minutes of reading / July 23, 2021 / By HDclump

The Beechgrove Garden 2021 episode 17: It’s cherry harvest and cherry-tasting time in both Beechgrove and in sunny Joppa. Also at Beechgrove, Kirsty creates a green talking point for any stylish home by taking a recycled picture frame and creating an easy-to-copy piece of living wall art with succulents. There are two inspirational garden visits this week – inspirational upcycler Lynn Cameron has created a gorgeous garden in Alva out of what others might regard as rubbish, while Ryan Adam has single-handedly built a garden for his new-build home from the rubble that the builders leave behind.

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Eugenics: Science’s Greatest Scandal episode 2

Science / 3 minutes of reading / July 21, 2021 / By HDclump

Eugenics: Science’s Greatest Scandal episode 2: Angela and Adam also ask if eugenic-style attitudes towards the poor and disabled continue to shape today’s society, and explore if breakthroughs in medicine, such as screening and gene editing, will combine with prejudice against the disabled to bring a form of eugenics back. They weigh the undoubted benefits of modern medicine with the possibility of their misuse in the name of human enhancement. They look into the story of the first attempts to edit the genomes of humans in China and explore the latest science on the issue of what’s more important—nature or

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Bake Off: The Professionals episode 9 2021

Bake Off: The Professionals 2021 / 2 minutes of reading / July 21, 2021 / By HDclump

Bake Off: The Professionals episode 9 2021: Liam Charles and Tom Allen present the semi-final, which sees the four remaining pairs of patisserie chefs baking four batches of petit fours and a magical table scene inspired by the teddy bear’s picnic. At the heart of their piece must be jelly-based desserts and accompanying edible elements, to help bring their story to life. Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden judge their efforts and decide which pair will be leaving one week before the final. Liam Charles and Tom Allen host the toughest Bake Off on TV, as teams of pastry

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Eugenics: Science’s Greatest Scandal episode 1

Science / 2 minutes of reading / July 19, 2021 / By HDclump

Eugenics: Science’s Greatest Scandal episode 1: Journalist Angela Saini and disability rights activist Adam Pearson explore the shocking origins and legacy of eugenics in Britain and its continued influence today. Science journalist Angela Saini and disability rights activist Adam Pearson, reveal that eugenics – the controversial idea that was a driving force behind the Nazi death camps – originated in the upper echelons of the British scientific community. The presenters uncover how shocking eugenic beliefs permeated the British establishment and intelligentsia; supporters included figures such as Winston Churchill and Marie Stopes. They see how eugenics influenced the Mental

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World War II: Behind Closed Doors episode 5

History / 6 minutes of reading / July 19, 2021 / By HDclump

World War II: Behind Closed Doors episode 5: The story of the Red Army’s fight through Eastern Europe in 1944, as well as the behind the scenes history of the most famous Allied conference of the war at Yalta in the Crimea. Joseph Stalin was a tyrant responsible for the death of millions, yet he was also a vital ally of Britain and America during the Second World War. How was it possible for Churchill and Roosevelt to deal with one tyrant, Joseph Stalin, in order to help beat another, Adolf Hitler? That’s one of the key questions

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In Search of Aliens episode 9 – The Mystery of Nazca

Conspiracy / 2 minutes of reading / July 19, 2021 / By HDclump

In Search of Aliens episode 9 – The Mystery of Nazca: Nazca remains one of the most mysterious sites on Earth. The vast desert floor is covered with hundreds of ancient geoglyphs depicting animals, human-like figures and strange geometric designs. But, many of these glyphs are so large they can only be fully viewed from the sky. Perhaps even more intriguing are the strange flat-topped mountains that appear to have had their peaks sliced off, and a band of man-sized holes that stretch for almost two miles across the desert. Could these ancient geoglyphs and mysterious landscapes hold

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World War II: Behind Closed Doors episode 4

History / 6 minutes of reading / July 18, 2021 / By HDclump

World War II: Behind Closed Doors episode 4 – The story of the first meeting of the ‘Big Three’, Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin, at Tehran. Plus, the secret history of the Soviet attempt to cover up the mass murders at Katyn. Joseph Stalin was a tyrant responsible for the death of millions, yet he was also a vital ally of Britain and America during the Second World War. How was it possible for Churchill and Roosevelt to deal with one tyrant, Joseph Stalin, in order to help beat another, Adolf Hitler? That’s one of the key questions at

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Storm Over Europe episode 4 – The Heirs of Rome

History / 3 minutes of reading / July 17, 2021 / By HDclump

Storm Over Europe episode 4 – The Heirs of Rome: Starting in the 5th century AD, the Franks migrated to France, the Anglo-Saxons to Britain, and the Goths to Spain and Italy. Europe and the Christian west grew out of their empires. This documentary deals with the mass migration of Germanic tribes at the very beginning of European history, while Ancient Rome raced towards inevitable collapse and a new political centre developed in Northwest Europe. This period, from the invasion of the Huns in 375 to the conquest of Italy by the Lombards in 568, is one of

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