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
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Man gets drunk WITHOUT boozing as bizarre condition turns cake into alcohol inside his stomach
“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
Iceland is selling ‘takeaway’ burgers that look just like McDonald’s Big Macs
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
‘Close the borders, vaccinate the teachers, open the schools!’ Furious Tory MPs summon Gavin Williamson to Commons amid fears ministers are set to keep children out of classrooms until EASTER
While I can't give you a date for when children will be back at their desks, I do want to assure everyone that we are doing everything in our power to make sure that their learning does not suffer. An empty classroom is seen at Westlands Primary School, Staffordshire … [Read more...] about ‘Close the borders, vaccinate the teachers, open the schools!’ Furious Tory MPs summon Gavin Williamson to Commons amid fears ministers are set to keep children out of classrooms until EASTER
I welcome this boost from the Mail and its readers, writes Education Secretary GAVIN WILLIAMSON
Laptops and devices have been in high demand across the world and it has been a massive procurement exercise to get hold of them. In spite of that, we are making sure that 1.3million devices are going to be distributed to children in England who need them. … [Read more...] about I welcome this boost from the Mail and its readers, writes Education Secretary GAVIN WILLIAMSON