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 ...
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‘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 ...
Is aluminium a viable solution in phasing out plastic?
From laptops to water bottles, aluminium is being touted as an eco-friendly answer to the global crisis in plastic waste. But is aluminium really the cure-all that some claim it ...
Cancelled carnival: Venice’s muted nod to pre-Lent revels
We travel to Venice for a look at its muted nod to carnival this year, in lieu of the ordinarily lavish annual celebrations.
Cancelled in 2021 as part of Italy’s ...
Sustainable menswear brands worth a spot on your radar
By Katie Wright
It can be tricky to find clothing brands with solid ethical credentials. And if you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint or generally be a more ...
Quick and creamy cauliflower au gratin (no roux)
Cauliflower au gratin often involves making a roux with flour, butter and milk, but this recipe skips that stage to expedite the process (fewer pots and pans used, gluten-free), without ...
Getting the location and lighting right for indoor plants
In this video, interior designer and plant expert Craig Miller-Randle discusses optimal light location and temperature for indoor plants and balcony gardens.
Due its role in photosynthesis, light is essential ...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle expecting second baby
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced that they are adding to their family. On Sunday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed that they have another baby on the ...
What to include (and leave out of) a pet rabbit’s diet
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 an image from magazine rolls
Kids, this video will teach you how to create a relief sculpture using rolled up magazines, scissors and glue. This is a great way to recycle old magazines lying around ...
New talks are about divorce not reunification
By Costas Themistocleous
A lot of ink will be used before the new five-party conference is held in a month or two. Perhaps even more than was used in all ...
Inside the Savoy – London’s first-ever luxury hotel
The Savoy Hotel is a luxury hotel on the Strand in central London. It was built by impresario Richard D’Oyly Carte with profits from his Gilbert and Sullivan operas, ...
Mozambique: blessed with turquoise waters and vibrant heritage
This video offers us pre-Covid highlights of the enigmatic southeast African country of Mozambique.
With its long, dune-fringed beaches and turquoise waters, Mozambique’s eastern coastline along the Indian Ocean ...
Drawing the line: how a cartoonist depicts dysfunctional relationships
In a tongue-in-cheek acknowledgement of Valentine’s Day, New Yorker cartoonist Suerynn Lee demonstrates the way she draws bad dates, and explains how her improv background taught her to create ...
Solving the Cyprus problem
An out-of-the-box approach
By Christos Yiangou
For too many decades Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots have been trying hard, under UN auspices, to resolve the Cyprus problem and reunite their ...