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Mining ventures, for example, could destroy wrecks of slave ships and other evidence of atrocities. The trade actually entered its deadliest phase at sea after Britain made slavery illegal: some captains, caught by Royal Navy ships patrolling the African coast, tied captives to anchor chains and threw them over the side. “The crime was only punishable if you had evidence in the form of actual human beings on your ship,” says maritime archaeologist James Delgado, one of the memorial study co-authors. Delgado believes that with modern underwater surveying tools it would be possible to find evidence, such as metal anchors with shackles still attached. … [Read more...] about Drexciya: how Afrofuturism is inspiring a memorial to slavery at sea

Around that time, I'd taken my mother to Rome for her 60th birthday and whilst there I'd bought some Adidas trainers. I was wearing these trainers, which you couldn't get in England at the time, in the lift, and this guy gets in. I'd never seen him before in my life, didn't know who he was, but I could see him eyeballing my shoes. After a while [he said] 'I put my hands up, where the f*** did you get them trainers from?' And that's how we got talking. … [Read more...] about Oasis: (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? The ‘unsolvable conundrum’ of their biggest album 25 years on

“I’m working on building up good bacteria through what I eat so we’re trying to be as natural as possible. I’m sort of on a keto diet with lots of vegetables and protein and I feel much better. … [Read more...] about Man gets drunk WITHOUT boozing as bizarre condition turns cake into alcohol inside his stomach

Write yourself a list – Only buy items that you need. If it isn’t on your list, don’t put it in the trolley Create a budget – Work out a weekly budget for your food shopping Never shop hungry – you are far more likely to buy  more food if your tummy is rumbling Don’t buy pre-chopped veggies or fruit – The extra they’ll charge for chopping can be eye watering Use social media – follow your favourite retailers to find out about the latest deals Be disloyal – You may want to go to different stores to find the best bargains Check the small print –  It’s always worth checking the price per kg/lb/litre when comparing offers so you’re making a like for like decision as a bigger box won’t necessarily mean you get more Use your loyalty cards – Don’t be afraid to sign up to them all. They all work slightly differently – work out what bonus … [Read more...] about Iceland is selling ‘takeaway’ burgers that look just like McDonald’s Big Macs

At the time of Celia’s death, her family said: “We have kept a dignified silence as the family has come to terms with her sudden and unexpected death. … [Read more...] about Family of mum killed by allergy to ‘dairy-free’ Pret a Manger sandwich sue for damages