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posted by netbros
on Oct 29, 2008 -
3 comments
An Islamic History of Europe: (90 minute BBC documentary on Google video.) Rageh Omaar uncovers the hidden story of Europe's Islamic past and looks back to a golden age when European civilisation was enriched by Islamic learning.
When the Moors Ruled in Europe:(102 minute BBC documentary on Google video.) A look at the Islamic past of Spain and the influence it has on the present.
posted by Burhanistan
on Mar 3, 2007 -
15 comments
Hurling,
the national sport of Ireland
is known as the fastest
(mpeg) field sport. It is one of many Gaelic games unique to Ireland,
collectively they are known as the GAA. The origin
of hurling date back at least 2000 years and is prevalent in many Irish legends
(rm). Playing hurling (wmv)
requires great skill
and bravery,
it’s described as cross between field
hockey and lacrosse,
but with the ability to hit the ball like a baseball into
the air. Equipment mainly consists of
the hurley and the sliothar
(ball), while many players wear helmets, many choose
not to. Every year, the All-Ireland
Championship is played in Croke Park
where the top two counties
compete. All hurlers are amateur athletes, there are no professionals. Its
popularity is on the rise in North
America as well as Europe.
The women's version of hurling is called camogie.
posted by Meaney
on Mar 16, 2005 -
24 comments
Have the anti-Euro lobby shot themselves in the foot? A video promoting opposition to the UK joing the Euro has been critisized for including a spoof of Hitler praising the currency. It's attracted publicity for the campaign, all right, but has it unmasked the "No" campaign as anti-Europe "little Englanders"? (Guardian link)
posted by salmacis
on Jul 3, 2002 -
23 comments
