October 2023 | Documentary Pulse

The Entire History of the Maya

The Maya civilization is one of the most remarkable and enduring pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas. It thrived in what is now known as Mesoamerica, which encompasses present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and parts of El Salvador. The history of the Maya civilization can be divided into several periods, each marked by significant developments and achievements. Preclassic Period (c. 2000 BCE – 250 CE): The earliest Maya settlements date back to around 2000 BCE, but the Preclassic period is generally considered to have begun around 2000 BCE. During this period, the Maya developed their agricultural practices and began to construct

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Chemtards

Chemtrails aren’t anything more than a daft invented conspiracy theory, generally from those that must have failed high school science. The chemtrail conspiracy theory claims how the normal long lasting condensation trails (contrails) from planes are “chemtrails” which include things like chemical or biological agents left in the sky and are dispersed for sinister purposes. Those who believe in this theory (chemtards) believe that although regular contrails dissolve comparatively quickly, contrails that stick around need to consist of additional chemicals to ensure they stay longer. These people suppose that the function of the chemical discharge might well be for some

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Charcot Foot

Charcot’s foot is one of the many issues which might occur in individuals with diabetes mellitus. The larger blood sugar levels that occur in diabetes have an impact on quite a few body systems for example the eye, kidneys and nerves. In long standing cases, especially when there’s been a poor management of the blood glucose levels, you will find injury to the nerves supplying the feet. This makes the feet in danger of problems as if something fails, you are unable to realize it went wrong as you can not necessarily experience it because of the harm to the

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The Windsors – The Complete History of the House of Windsor

The Windsors are a well-known British royal family. The name “Windsor” was adopted by the British royal family in 1917 when King George V changed the family’s name from the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in response to anti-German sentiment during World War I. The House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was of German origin, and the name change was made to sound more British and less German. The current British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is a member of the House of Windsor. She became queen in 1952, and her reign has been one of the longest in British history. The

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Circulation Booster Teardown: A Nice Piece Of Electronic Quackery

The circulation boosters, of which probably the most widely recognized manufacturer is the Revitive, are a variety of gadgets which are believed to increase the blood circulation. The marketing of such products is generally through testimonials and celebrity recommendations. There is certainly hardly any or no rigourous research evidence that they help the blood circulation. These types of circulation boosters array of gadgets have a base which you rest the feet on which either vibrates or gives a slight electrical stimulus, the end result being that the muscles fire. With this particular muscle contraction, this will pump blood, and so

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Israel – Birth of a state

On May 14, 1948, the State of Israel announced its independence. For many, this was a long-time dream come true: “Eretz Israel” – a home for all Jewish people and for survivors of the Holocaust. Palestinians call this period the “catastrophe.” The State of Israel was founded 75 years ago. The effects can still be felt today in the ongoing Middle East conflict. What are the historical roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? This documentary sheds light on the decisive years from 1897 to 1948. Israeli and Palestinian historians and experts share their reflections and contextualize the global political events of

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Cancer – Metastasis

Cancer metastasis is a complex and critical aspect of cancer progression. It refers to the spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor to other parts of the body, where secondary tumors (metastases) form. Metastasis is a major factor that makes cancer so dangerous and challenging to treat effectively. Understanding the process of cancer metastasis is crucial for developing targeted therapies and improving cancer management. Local Invasion: Cancer cells within the primary tumor acquire the ability to invade nearby tissues. This often involves the breakdown of the surrounding extracellular matrix and basement membrane, which allows cancer cells to penetrate blood

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Iceland – Majestic Natural Paradise on Top of the World

Iceland – a unique land with an incomparable landscape and pleasantly euphoric inhabitants. This documentary is a scenic expedition through majestic volcanoes, seething geysers, powerful waterfalls, threatening fjords, and almighty glaciers. Hardly any other country offers such a variety of spectacular forces of nature! We will give you an insight into how it can be that the people of a small, distant island with only a fraction of sunlight in some months are happier than the people in more sun-blessed countries. Advertisement: We get commissions for purchases made through links on this website. As an Amazon Associate I earn from

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Calcaneal Apophysitis

PodChatLive: Episode 28 with Alicia James [Calcaneal apophysitis / Severs disease] Calcaneal apophysitis, also known as Sever’s disease, is a common condition in children and adolescents that affects the growth plate in the heel bone, specifically the calcaneus. This condition typically occurs during periods of rapid growth, often between the ages of 8 and 14 for boys and 8 and 13 for girls. Calcaneal apophysitis is not actually a disease but rather an inflammation of the growth plate due to repetitive stress and tension on the heel. Advertisement: We get commissions for purchases made through links on this website. As

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Einstein’s Quantum Riddle

Einstein called it “spooky action at a distance,” but today quantum entanglement is poised to revolutionize technology from computers to cryptography. Physicists have gradually become convinced that the phenomenon—two subatomic particles that mirror changes in each other instantaneously over any distance—is real. But a few doubts remain. NOVA follows a ground-breaking experiment in the Canary Islands to use quasars at opposite ends of the universe to once and for all settle remaining questions. Advertisement: We get commissions for purchases made through links on this website. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.