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A golden age is a period in a field of endeavour when great tasks were accomplished. In every corner of the globe, there was one civilisation who came first. Among the ten oldest countries belong Egypt, Iran, Armenia, China, Japan, Ethiopia, Greece, Portugal, San Marino, and France. Apart from there were many old countries in… Continue reading episode #50 golden times
After a long period of stiliness, TtBLG episode #25, #26 and #27 have been uploaded on SoundCloud. And so, dear listeners, you have an opportunity to dive back to October 2020 filled with tiredness, greyness and urgent need to recharge. Many changes had happened by that time, what is more, more turbulences and horror were… Continue reading SoundCloud updated
The Romans gave this month the Latin name Aprilis. The traditional etymology is from the verb aperire, "to open", and truly trees and flowers begin to 'open', which is supported by comparison with the modern Greek use of word ‘opening’ for spring. Most of Roman months were named in honour of divinities, and as April… Continue reading episode #49 spring in April
People mapped their whole life according to the patterns of nature. Many ancient cultures, including the Greeks and Egyptians, saw eggs as a sign of fertility and new life; they used eggs in religious rituals and hung them in pagan temples for mystical purposes. Later, as Christian missionaries observed community members hunting for eggs in… Continue reading episode #48 Easter time
A year in Amaro, Italy. Summer time was short hence beautiful. A picture of a bug in the garden around the Morocutti house. Spoken Word Gillian Clarke Cantre r Gwaelod read by Iwan Rheon Music Beastie Boys: Brass Monkey Mr Scruff: Cat & Mouse Gorillaz: Fire Coming Out Of The Monkey's Head Bernard Herrmann: All… Continue reading TtBLG ep #47 fauna
Spring is all about new beginnings, rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. The whole Earth seems to come to life again. Traditionally, with springtime comes spring cleaning, Iranians continue the "shaking the house” just before the Persian new year which falls on the first day of spring; Jewish practice cleaning the home from the top… Continue reading episode #46 springtime
Spoken word Dr. Maya Angelou: Love Liberates Music Michael Lloyd & Le Disc: Merengue Brooklyn Express: Back In Time Stan Getz: Menina moca Quantic: Apricot Morning Alice Russel: High Up On The Hook Esther Phillips: Home Is Where the Hatred Is Shirley Bessey: Diamonds Are Forever Gorillaz (feat. ‘Little Dragon’ Yukimi Nagano): To Binge Earl… Continue reading episode #45 festivity of femininity
Spoken Word James Franco: I Was Born Into a World read by James Franco Music Martina Topley-Bird: Da Da Da Da Gorillaz (feat. Peven Everett): Strobelite Hot Chip: Need You Now Kylie Minogue: Slow Moloko: Day For Night Holy Other: Your Love Röyksopp: So Easy Lana Del Rey: Body Electric Agnes Obel: Golden Green Nostalgia… Continue reading episode #44 March
Spoken Word Jo Belle: Doggerland read by Maxine Peake Music Gipsy King: Mujer Universal Robot Band: Disco Boogie Woman Hint: One Woman Army The Hollies: Long Cool Woman Freak Power: Moonbeam Woman Gorillaz (feat. Joan As Police Woman): Simplicity Bobby McFerrin: Thinking About Your Body The Cinematic Orchestra: The Awakening Of A Woman (Burnout) Topic… Continue reading episode #43 women’s right to
Spoken word Dante Alighieri: The Divine Comedy reciting Benedict Cumberbatch Music Koop: The Moonbounce Lemongrass: Les Affaires Bonobo: Flutter Gorillaz: Spitting Out The Demons Pink Floyd: Money Beastie Boys: Eugene's Lament Basement Jaxx: Kissalude Björk: Joga Donald Byrd: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) Jamiroquai: Just Another Story The Drifters: Some Kind Of Wonderful… Continue reading episode #42 February
