Easter Island: the resilience of a remote and ancient Pacific culture
In this documentary ‘Amo’ by Max Lowe and Clay Mason, we take a pre-Covid trip to one of the most remote places on earth: Rapa Nui, known widely as Easter ...
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Fly him to the moon: ‘spaceman’ Nick Jonas shares his styling staples
Singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas is no stranger to the fashion scene, and reported to own more pairs of shoes than superstar wife Priyanka Chopra. So, who better to ...
Byzantine surrealism: Nikos Engonopoulos’ ‘Self Portrait’ at the Benaki Museum
For non-Greek speakers, this video requires captioning. After clicking the video’s play button, hover your mouse cursor over the lower border of the video, then click on the ‘CC’ ...
Fingers of fire: Grisha Goryachev performs Paco de Lucía’s ‘Almoraima’
In this 2018 video Grigory ‘Grisha’ Goryachev gives a thrilling performance of Paco de Lucía’s ‘Almoraima’ (Bulerías), recorded at the Guitar Salon International showroom in Santa Monica, California.
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How to step out of a cyclical, conditioned life (Part 1) – Sadhguru (Cyprus)
In the first video of a two-part series, yogi and mystic Sadhguru turns our attention to the limitations posed to our inner progress by our biological, familial, societal and intellectual ...
A lifetime’s devotion: illuminated manuscripts from the Rosenberg Collection
In this video, we view examples of extraordinarily beautiful ‘books of hours’ from the Rosenberg Collection.
The book of hours was a Christian devotional book, popular in the Middle Ages, ...
A hiatus is the last thing Cyprus needs
THE WAY THINGS ARE
By Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou
Richard Pine knowledgeably writes Greece Letter for the Irish Times. Earlier this year, examining their long years of war and discord, he ...
How to upcycle a wire basket into a macramé carrier
In this video, we learn how to take a standard wire basket and give it new life by transforming it into an attractive macramé equivalent.
Macramé is a technique or ...
How to make deluxe, plant-based Vegan Burritos
In this video, Nisha from the Rainbow Plant Life YouTube channel playfully guides us to making the best vegan burritos… ever.
Yes, you can definitely have them for breakfast, but ...
How to manage cat stress when moving to a new home
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 ...
Three important messages kids need to hear from parents
Mums and dads, this one is for you. In this video, positivity psychologist and life coach Dr. Paul Jenkins offers his recommendations for the three most important messages parents should ...
Prince Harry and Oprah join forces on new docu-series
Apple TV+ has officially announced that Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry’s long-awaited docu-series, ‘The Me You Can’t See’, will launch on the streaming service May 21.
The show will ...
Energy efficiency: the forgotten necessity
By Charalampos Theopemptou
When politicians in Cyprus talk about energy policy they usually refer to gas and only gas.
Focusing just on gas is by no means an energy policy. ...
Coronavirus: Is the SafePass legally safe?
Is the SafePass forcing us to get vaccinated? Why is it so selectively applied? A look at the balancing act between public interest and private rights
By Achilleas Demetriades
The ...
Flights in white satin: how elite private pilots meet high expectations
With a private plane comes a private pilot, of course. But is there a difference between the latter’s responsibilities and those of commercial airline pilots? The answer is the ...
The joys of celebrating Easter for the first time
By Alexia Saleem
I can’t believe Easter Sunday was only a week ago. It feels like a lifetime ago, even though the kids have yet to finish off their ...
Things to know if you’re thinking about getting a fringe
By Katie Wright
Fancying a fringe for the first time? Or returning to the bangs (as Americans call them) you loved in the past? You’re not the only one.
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Marilyn Monroe: the tragic glamour of Andy Warhol’s greatest muse
In this video, we turn our attention to leading Pop Art proponent Andy Warhol’s ‘Marilyn Monroe’ series, which, dating from 1967, is a complete portfolio of 10 screen prints, each produced ...
Mercury toxicity: symptoms, sources and tools to detox
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 ...
How to grow carrots from seed in containers
In this video, we learn, step-by-step, how to grow carrots from seed in containers, going over the type of container to use, how to prepare the soil, sowing the seeds, ...
Juicy Garlic-and-Herb Shrimp Kabobs for the Grill
In this video, Suzy Karadsheh of the Mediterranean Dish YouTube channel teaches us how to make easy grilled shrimp kabobs, tossed up in a garlic and herb marinade, then quickly ...
How conservationists are saving South Africa’s painted dogs
The African wild dog, also known as the African painted dog, has been nearly hunted to extinction, being considered a pest. Little has been known about the creatures’ sensitive nature ...
Raised feeding bowls: how they impact dogs’ digestion
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 ...
How deaf students have been adapting to school amid Covid-19
School has been incredibly difficult for students during the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s been even more challenging for deaf students. In this video we, visit a school for deaf ...