laughingsquid:

The History of April Fools Day

dabadabada:

‘Keep Calm and Carry On’: The Story of the Iconic World War II Poster (via @OpenCulture)

flasd:

The History of English in 10 Minutes

A compilation of ten videos on the history of the English language.

Video source: http://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/culture/english-language/the-history-english-ten-minutes?track=378501f80b

Ed note: Watch as one woman works to bring back the language of the Ohlone, a Northern California tribe.

vonmartens:

amalo, motion graphics lvl god

vimeo:

Forgotten by Michael Cameneti

That decrepit house down the street hasn’t always been vacant. What is now spooky and abandoned was once full of life: birthday parties, music lessons, and the family dog. Michael Cameneti’s “Forgotten” gives us a glimpse of what was and what might have been.