Willemstad: Curaçao’s lively capital of many colours
In this video, we travel to Willemstad, the lively capital of Curaçao, the ‘C’ in the ABC Dutch Caribbean islands, which also include Aruba and Bonaire.
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Lifeboat Earth
By Richard Dickenson
There is a powerful altruism about being human. Certainly there are selfish blighters about but, for the most part, people are generally prepared to help others be ...
Marcel Breuer’s Bauhaus-inspired art of space
In this video, we take a pre-Covid look at the iconic Met Breuer building – a 1966 space once operated by New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, until its pandemic-related closure ...
Why are winters getting worse if the earth is warming?
Over the last decade, many places across the world, such as the American Northeast, have seen a spike in the frequency of large, disruptive snowstorms.
This trend surprised nearly everybody, ...
How to make tasty pizza at home… without a woodfire oven
If you’ve never made your own pizza, you’re in for a treat with this recipe. Because there’s nothing quite like making your own dough and tomato sauce ...
Seven ways to evaluate whether a fashion brand is sustainable and ethical
Not every fashion company lives up to its claims of being sustainable and ethical. In fact, they may simply be ‘green-washing’ to get you to buy their products.
Sustainable clothing ...
Ask the Vet: why does my cat scratch the furniture?
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 ...
Teen voices: how to have healthy friendships and boundaries
This video explores what it takes to build healthy and rewarding teen friendships, both online and off.
Let’s face it teens, relationships with your friends can sometimes be…. complicated. ...
Robin Wright looks back at iconic roles, describes directing debut
In this video, actress and now director, Robin Wright chats to Entertainment Weekly’s Lola Oggunaike about her feature directorial debut, ‘Land,’ and looks back at some of her most ...
Arbitration: international versus domestic
There is an urgent need to strengthen Cyprus’ legal framework
By Elena Hadjidemetriou
THIS article focuses on arbitration and the urgent need to strengthen our arbitration legislative framework in order ...
Thor-struck: how Marvel god Hemsworth spends his millions
Chris Hemsworth has an impressive net worth of $130 million, having been catapulted to fame playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So, how does he spend all that cash?
Firstly, ...
Everything you need to know about marshmallow skincare
By Katie Wright
We’re told that sugary snacks aren’t good for our complexions, so how can marshmallow have skincare benefits?
The truth is, when marshmallow is listed on ...
Shiraz: resplendent city of gardens, poetry and Persian culture
In this video we take a pre-Covid look at Iran’s Shiraz, renowned as the site of the graves of poets Hafez and Sa’di – both major pilgrimage destinations for ...
Jimmy Choo: Princess Diana and I had a trust
By Katie Wright
Looking back at the start of his career, before he became a household name and the founder of a billion dollar business, Professor Jimmy Choo OBE says ...
‘The Piazzetta, Venice, with the Campanile under Repair’ by Canaletto | A. G. Leventis Gallery
In this video, A. G. Leventis Gallery director Loukia Loizou Hadjigavriel transports us to Venice’s Piazza San Marco, in a discussion of: ‘The Piazzetta, Venice, with the Campanile under ...
Why did the Tyrannosaurus Rex have such tiny arms?
Tyrannosaurus Rex’s tiny arms are often joked about, given their minute scale in comparison to their legs. But were their surprisingly muscular upper limbs actually more useful than they’...
A holistic approach to treating vision-threatening glaucoma
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 ...
Smoky, creamy Lebanese Baba Ghanoush
This Lebanese-inspired Baba Ghanoush has only four ingredients: oven-roasted eggplant, lemon juice, tahini and garlic, and offers a great alternative (or additional) dip, to hummus to get your appetite going.
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How to turn old jeans into a fresh new dress
Producing clothes is a highly resource-intensive industry – especially when you consider how many of these new garments will end up in landfills. In this video, we take a look at ...
Looking back at black celebrities’ fight for justice
In this video, Entertainment Tonight recalls and celebrates the black stars of yesteryear to today – from Billie Holiday to Beyoncé – who used and continue to use their platforms to amplify ...
How dogs’ vision works and what colours they see
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 to make multi-coloured paper lanterns
Kids, creating multi-coloured paper lanterns is a project you can enjoy either on your own, or with company – just invite your friends to give you a hand, or get your ...
One, two-ingredient chocolate bar? That’ll be $450, please
In this video, Oded Brenner, a chocolate expert and owner of Blue Stripes Urban Cacao in New York City, weighs up the merits of a 1.76-ounce $450 chocolate bar from To’...
Testing out an astronaut’s exercise regimen
The environment of the International Space Station isn’t exactly hospitable to the human body. In fact, to spend any amount of time there, human astronauts must develop resilience by ...