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Deskilling the body

2026-10-13 18:00:00

Silhouette of a hiker with a walking stick against a backdrop of layered mountains on a clear day; photo.

We are, moment by moment, doing less sensing, navigating, remembering, walking, choosing, and attending

- by Melanie Challenger

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Africa’s cultural landmarks: tombs of Buganda kings

2026-10-12 18:01:00

Photo of two people thatching a large conical roof with ladders surrounded by a green landscape and trees.

Built from vegetal materials, these majestic tombs housing Buganda kings bridge the realms of living and dead in Uganda

- by Aeon Video

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Is everything conscious?

2026-10-12 18:00:00

A cat sitting on a worn red sofa with scattered cushions against a textured beige wall.

If the question makes no sense to you, try spending some time with the principle of sufficient reason

- by Sam Kimpton-Nye

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Barbara Ward’s vision

2026-10-09 18:00:00

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She was among the first to argue that prosperity, equality and the protection of nature are inseparable planetary goals

- by Or Rosenboim

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Evolution of Manhattan

2026-10-08 18:01:00

Illustration of an ancient city layout surrounded by water and farmland viewed from above.

From Lenape land to sprawling metropolis, this detailed timelapse animation captures the making of Manhattan

- by Aeon Video

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The ghetto on the lagoon

2026-10-08 18:00:00

A person in black clothing and a hat by a bridge and stairs in a historic area, with buildings and signs in the background.

Sixteenth-century Venice wanted to expel its Jews but couldn’t do without them. Its compromise was the world’s first ghetto

- by Alexander Lee

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