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Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
5 days ago

Beyond Disney: A 1616 portrait of Pocahontas shows how English colonizers saw Indigenous Americans

Pocahontas’ Disney portrayal blends fiction with limited historical facts, while Wahunsonacock’s political power shaped early Virginia and Pocahontas’ life events.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

A tribute to resilience: what we can learn from the splendour of Accra Cultural Week

Visiting the exhibitions, installations and performances of Accra Cultural Week, I saw how the finest art nourishes and constructs a country's history and identity. The centrepiece was no doubt Serge Attukwei Clottey's exquisite [Dis]Appearing Rituals: An Open Lab of Now for Tomorrow, which put his pioneering afrogallonism on full display: a concept that transforms yellow jerrycans into illusory art pieces, mosaics of yellow, brass and gold.
Arts
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
8 months ago

Exotic Weed Jamestown: Silly Nice Diamond Powder, Hash & Vapes in Chautauqua County | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Exotic Weed isn't just cannabis - it's the top tier of the market. It's rare, small-batch, and crafted with care. Exotic Weed products stand out with stronger THC levels, terpene-rich flavor, and verified quality. For Jamestown consumers seeking more than the basics, one brand has already made its name: Silly Nice. Handmade in New York, Silly Nice is Black-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and ranked among the Top 150 cannabis brands in the state.
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fromIslands
10 months ago

The Self-Proclaimed 'Funniest City' In America Is A Scenic Upstate New York Getaway Full Of Art And Comedy - Islands

Jamestown, New York is hailed as the "funniest city" in the United States, featuring two dedicated comedy museums.
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