Vaults of nature: the freerunning feats of Sydney Olson
If you have ever been inspired by those intense, on-foot chases in action films, where heroes and villains vault over rooftops and swing across urban landscapes relying only on flexibility, ...
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How a retired Spanish farmer is restoring his region
In this Ecosia-sponsored video, we meet Manuel, a retired, 66-year-old Spanish farmer, who is on a mission to restore the landscapes he grew up in.
Having travelled all over the ...
Carey Mulligan discusses ‘Promising Young Woman’ role
Actress Carey Mulligan discusses the impact and conversations sparked – across genders – by Oscar-nominated black comedy thriller ‘Promising Young Woman’, in which her character seeks to avenge the death of her ...
Understanding the mind-body connection in taming stress
In this video, business and life coach Tatev Petrosyan takes us on a deeper dive into the power of the mind-body connection, and its role in handling stress.
Many of ...
Tia Does Agrotourism, Season 2, Episode 3: Easter in Paliometoxo and Nikitari villages
Just in time for the island’s holiest feast days, season two, episode three of the popular ‘Tia does Agrotourism’ series is dedicated to the Easter traditions observed in two ...
A minute with Sarah Fenwick Jazz singer
Where do you live?
I live in Nicosia old town with my husband and family members, including our pets
What did you have for breakfast?
Black coffee
Describe your perfect ...
Waiting to awaken: a ghost walk around Larnaca’s Phinikoudes
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.
The floating camera shot is ...
Nightmare parade: Kara Walker’s ‘Christ’s Entry into Journalism’
In this video, art historian and writer Ben Street discusses African American artist Kara Walker’s 2017 ink and pencil on paper work, ‘Christ’s entry into Journalism’.
Walker is known ...
How lifespan-shifting insects are driving aging research
Do our social roles impact our life span?
Bees, termites, and ants can teach us a lot about cooperation, communication and the skills that keep societies together. But these social ...
‘I haven’t got an Italian bone in my body, but I have an Italian soul’
By Prudence Wade
With pizza, pasta and cheese galore, it’s hard not to like Italian food. But few people love it quite as much as chef Theo Randall.
Randall – ...
Remembering ‘Peaky Blinders’ star Helen McCrory
Helen McCrory, the English stage and screen star who appeared in three ‘Harry Potter’ films, alongside ‘The Queen’, ‘Peaky Blinders’ and ‘Skyfall’ has died. She was 52. Her husband, the actor ...
The EU coming together to beat the crisis
The time to make a difference is now
By Elisa Fereira
They say that greatness is forged in crisis. If so, today the forge is working overtime: the worst pandemic ...
Paths to paradise: 10 of the world’s most beautiful hikes
Peering over precipices, enduring lung-burning ascents, crossing forests and lakes, valleys and rivers, dunes and ancient citadels… hiking can be an amazing way to discover the world. And one that’...
What exercise can do for your body when you have MS
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 ...
An introduction to Ming blue-and-white porcelain
In this video, British Museum curator Jessica Harrison-Hall introduces us to the aesthetic features and history of Ming Dynasty porcelain artefacts.
The porcelain of China’s Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) ...
Signs that someone may be suffering from PTSD
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 DNA sequencing is curbing shark poaching
Did you know that shark meat has been used as a substitute for cod? According to scientists and conservationists, it’s true.
Illegal fishing, today, is actually a really big ...
TGIF: light and fluffy weekend crêpes
Here at Good Living, you may have observed that we usually like to mark the end of the working week with a TGIF recipe… A little note of indulgence with ...
What does it mean to be well-educated?
There are different libraries and people who already try to answer this question, but failed, what exactly it means to be educated. Also, no one had ever imagined that it ...
How to make a fabric-covered belt buckle
Nothing says a stylish belt like a tailored fabric finish for the buckle!
In this video, designer and influencer Mimi G teaches you how to achieve this vintage fashion accent ...
The bear cub whose best friend led him back to the wild
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 ...
Lady Gaga slammed by Gucci family over film portrayal
Lady Gaga’s upcoming role as Patrizia Reggiani in ‘House of Gucci’ is being criticised by the Gucci family themselves, who have accused her of stealing the family identity for ...
How to lay foundations of success in life as a teen
Hey kids, we get it: as you grow up, you’re bombarded with ideas about what it means to plan for a life of success.
This video asks you to ...
Helsinki: Finland’s waterfront capital of style and design
In this video, we pay a pre-Covid visit to Helsinki, Finland’s capital on the Baltic coast, situated 80km north of Tallinn, Estonia, 400km east of Stockholm, Sweden, and 300km ...