Designing the ‘brain’ of the smart home of the future
We’re already getting used to the idea of ‘smart’ everything… including our homes. But while more and more apps and futuristic options for our living areas are becoming available, ...
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Guarding against heartworm disease in dogs and cats
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
The science on how much sleep teenagers truly need
Hey parents of sleepy teens… this video is for you.
Depending on how old your teens are, their staying up late, struggling to rise with the alarm clock, and snoozing ...
Why Billie Eilish hid her new blonde look for months
Singer and songwriter Billie Eilish just did a lengthy Q&A where she got into everything from how many weeks it took to dye her hair platinum blonde, to ...
Samarkand: Uzbekistan’s jewel of the Silk Road
In this video, we take a pre-Covid trip to Samarkand, jewel of the Silk Road and Uzbekistan’s cultural treasure.
Located to the southeast of the landlocked country, Samarkand has ...
Sustainable fashion brands worth investing in
By Katie Wright
Looking to reduce your reliance on fast fashion, but not sure where to start? In the past, sustainable brands were few and far between but now there ...
In the bag: Thandiwe Newton reveals her Louboutin tote’s secrets
In this British Vogue video, the magazine’s May cover star Thandiwe Newton shares the considerable contents of her stylish (and capacious!) Christian Louboutin tote with us.
“At least I’...
How to retrain your brain for long-term thinking
In this video, Roman Krznaric, philosopher and author of the book ‘The Good Ancestor: A Radical Prescription for Long Term Thinking’, explains the two parts of the human brain that ...
Remembering Greek Post-Impressionist Konstantinos Maleas | A. G. Leventis Gallery
In this video, the A. G. Leventis Gallery recalls the life and work of artist Konstantinos Maleas – one of the most important Post-Impressionist Greek painters of the 20th century, who ...
Week-day quick, easy and healthy Spinach Frittata
In this video, we learn how to make a healthy spinach frittata – a quick-and-easy dish that will quickly become a favourite for a week-day breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Featuring spinach, ...
Saving endangered Skywalker gibbons with techno-matchmaking
In this video, we head deep into a cloud forest in China’s Gaoligong Mountains National Nature Reserve, to encounter the planet’s last remaining ‘Skywalker’ gibbons.
Skywalker hoolock gibbons ...
How to season and restore cast-iron kitchenware
In this playful video, we discover that maintaining cast iron kitchenware entails a few, easy-to-implement principles. This means that even if you have a rusty cast-iron utensil that needs restoration, ...
Covid-19’s newest symptom in Turkey: ‘Kitchen Inflation’
You know things are serious when supermarkets start locking away baby formula. Over the past year, 28,000 people in Turkey might have died of Covid-19. But what is affecting people more ...
Meet the breeds: 10 different types of tabby cats
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Former child cancer survivor now headed for space
Hey kids, in this video, we meet inspiring Hayley Arceneaux… a former cancer patient who was successfully treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Flash forward to today, and ...
What Paris and Prince Jackson’s lives look like today
In this video, E! News takes us behind the scenes, to see how late popstar Michael Jackson’s children are making names for themselves as artists and philanthropists.
Michael Joseph ...
Where have all the Greeks gone? The story of Greeks in Africa
From Egypt to South Africa, the Greeks came in their thousands, and then they left
By George Philipas
Today there remain only few Greeks in Africa, mainly in the metropolises ...
Nelson Tasman: New Zealand’s South Island region of culture and play
In this video, we set a course for New Zealand’s Nelson Tasman region, covering the north-west area of the top of the South Island.
Known for its remarkable combination ...
Swiss Chard: the green leafy vegetable that protects and heals our cells
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
The anatomy of Iceland’s latest volcanic eruption
On March 19, 2021, Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted after laying dormant for 6,000 years.
With lava from the volcano now moving slow enough for up to 10,000 visitors to see it up close, ...
David Schwimmer reveals ‘Friends’ reunion details
David Schwimmer has offered ‘Friends’ fans more details about the show’s highly-anticipated reunion.
The 54-year-old revealed on ‘The Graham Norton Show’ that filming had been scheduled for the coming ...
Away from temptation: the Chapel of Agios Antonios in Tala
Despite the present Covid-related travel restrictions, the beautiful natural and urban areas of Cyprus are still accessible to us through the lenses of local creators.
A chapel dedicated to Agios ...
A minute with Mikaella Zavrou Owner of cakeshop Mikaella Sweets
Where do you live?
I live in a flat in Nicosia with my man.
What did you have for breakfast?
Weetabix with milk and walnuts
Describe your perfect day
Hmm ...
Eye allergy remedies – tips for itchy and watery eyes
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...