Short story dispensers are spreading in cities around the world
The first were installed in France. Now short story dispensers – which choose a story based on the reading time selected – are spreading around the world, especially in the US.
Maximón or San Simón: the Mayan folk saint who drinks, smokes and offers protection
Maximón is a master shape shifter, reconciling religious traditions and offering guidance to indigenous Mayans who venerate him in Guatemala. He is also a heavy drinker and smoker.
Lorenzo Quinn. Why people are taking notice of giant hands emerging from a Venice canal
We spoke to Lorenzo Quinn – the sculptor behind Support – about why so many people are paying attention to climate change thanks to a pair of 9-metre tall hands emerging out of Venice’s Grand Canal.
Guatemala, Maya women fight to defend indigenous textiles from the fashion industry
Maya women in Guatemala have taken legal action to defend huipiles, their traditional textiles, against mass-produced versions. This could set a precedent for the protection of collective intellectual property rights.
RWANDArt, the documentary about young creatives putting Rwanda on the map
Through dance, music, fashion and art, the documentary RWANDArt explores Rwanda’s growing creative industry through the stories of a new generation of creative entrepreneurs.
Cinema and the environment: 5 movies for the 5th of June
Vogliamo celebrare la Giornata mondiale ONU dell’ambiente proponendo cinque film che raccontano il travagliato e magnifico rapporto fra uomo e ambiente.
The irresistible call of nature. Planet Earth II beats talent shows
Nel Regno Unito la serie di documentari condotta da David Attenborough sta riscuotendo un successo maggiore dei talent show tra i più giovani.
Five movies to inspire you in 2017, from the Film4Climate competition
Here’s a selection of movies from the Film4Climate competition that provide plenty of inspiration to take action to make a difference against climate change.
The Mayan calendar explained, how to find guidance in ancient wisdom
A source of ancient knowledge that guides us in the modern world. How the Mayan calendar works: astrology to understand spirituality and the world after the predictions of 2012.
Pope Francis at TED Vancouver talks about tenderness, humility and power
Papa Francesco al Ted. Durante la conferenza che si è tenuta il 25 aprile a Vancouver, ha tenuto un talk e lanciato un messaggio fatto di “tenerezza”. Da vedere.