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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

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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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I won’t remain alone

2026-10-07 18:01:00

Photo of two people entering a building with ornate blue mosaic tiles and large wooden doors, tree in foreground.

In the wake of tragedy, an elderly couple must make a choice: should they let their son go to save the lives of others?

- by Aeon Video

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How to assemble science

2026-10-06 18:00:00

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Humanity produces a staggering amount of new knowledge every day. The question is how to make sense of it all

- by Helen Pearson

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All-around junior male

2026-10-05 18:01:00

Silhouette photo of a skateboarder mid-jump near a low fence with a hooked pole in the foreground on a stark background.

A ball suspended in mid-air meets an athlete’s determination: in the one-foot high kick, competitors must defy gravity

- by Aeon Video

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