Sky News
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall host a reception for British Oscar winners at St James's Palace
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall host a reception for British Oscar winners at St James's Palace
Curated Video
Hunger strike leader says snacking video is fake
LEADIN:Palestinian hunger strike leader Marwan Barghouti denies the authenticity of a video purportedly showing him eating secretly in his cell and is preparing to see his protest "to the end" by refusing to drink water, his lawyer said...
Curated Video
Priscilla Presley to Meghan Markle on her upcoming wedding to Prince Harry: 'fame can be cruel'
PRISCILLA PRESLEY TO MEGHAN MARKLE ON HER UPCOMING WEDDING TO PRINCE HARRY: 'FAME CAN BE CRUEL'
Priscilla Presley knows all about being catapulted to international fame overnight: she met Elvis Presley, ten years her...
Curated Video
For Los Angeles first nighters, 'Black Panther' is more than a movie
FOR LOS ANGELES FIRST NIGHTERS, 'PANTHER' MORE THAN A MOVIE
You know a film is something special when it's showing at two of the largest, and most legendary, cinemas in Hollywood history - El Capitan Theatre and TCL Chinese...
Curated Video
Dutch designer Iris van Herpen showcases latest collection in Paris
DUTCH DESIGNER IRIS VAN HERPEN SHOWCASES LATEST COLLECTION IN PARIS
Curated Video
Bright colors and cotton couture featured during Pakistan’s HUM showcase
BRIGHT COLORS AND COTTON COUTURE FEATURED DURING PAKISTAN'S HUM SHOWCASE
Curated Video
Autumn/Winter collections showcased at SA Fashion Week
Fashion lovers gathered at this year's South African Fashion Week Wednesday (23 October 2019) to witness a wide array of designers showcasing creations from their 2020 Autumn/Winter collections.
Curated Video
Fabric store customers covet mask materials
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Bloomberg
Citigroup Reports Record Profit in First Quarter
Apr.15 -- Citigroup Inc. reported the most revenue from stock trading in the first quarter since 2009 and said it will exit retail banking across 13 international markets. Bloomberg’s Sonali Basak examines the results.
Bridgeman Arts
Textile production and the Industrial Revolution. 1942
Clip 2 from 'The Industrial Revolution', a 1942 black and white documentary exploring the evolution and transition of the manufacturing processes of human kind. Re-enactments of women workers using early machinery used for textile...
Bloomberg
Chef Nilsson's Transformation of Nordic Cuisine
Oct.16 -- Magnus Nilsson, head chef at Faviken Magasinet Restaurant and author of "The Nordic Baking Book," discusses his unique take on Nordic cuisine at his Michelin-starred restaurant in rural Sweden. He speaks with Bloomberg's...
Bridgeman Arts
Paintings by Liotard, Jean-Etienne
Focusing on the idea of the oriental representation in the paintings of Jean-Etienne Liotard. Elements like instruments or clothes show the strong connection to the eastern world and the desire to be part of it.
Bridgeman Arts
Kitsch 1950s industrial movie about nylon, part 1 (remaining film can be ordered)
Du Pont industrial movie about nylon : man-made fiber used in women's stockings, replaces linen, wool, cotton and silk. Hilaire de Chardonnet (1 May 1839 - 11 March 1924), born Louis-Marie Hilaire Bernigaud de Chardonnet, was a French...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Poisoned waters: India's textile industry takes toll on environment
In India's desert state of Rajasthan, the textile dyeing and manufacturing industry plays a vital role in the local economy, generating jobs and revenue. But as the trade has flourished, the environment has suffered, resulting in the...
TED-Ed
Why Is Cotton in Everything?
Imagine wearing a suit of armor made of quilted cotton. Inca warriors did and found it very effective. Viewers of a fascinating video learn about how the growth of cotton cells makes this plant so strong and versatile. Also included in...
Other
Smart School Online: What Are Synthetic Fibres?
Simple video explaining what natural and synthetic fibers are, e.g., cotton, wool, and silk versus nylon, polyester, and rayon. Discusses monomers and polymers. [1:48]