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The sixth element that enabled the West to dominate the rest was the work ethic. Max Weber famously linked it to Protestantism, any culture, regardless of religion, is capable of embracing the spirit of capitalism by working hard, saving, and accumulating capital over time. [1] [3] The question is why that ethic seems now to be fading in the West.
A Royal Hangover is a 2014 documentary film written and directed by Arthur Cauty and co-produced by Silver Levy-So that explores alcoholism in Britain, examining why the country faces such severe problems relating to alcohol and the taboo issues relating to it.
Some terms for 'hangover' are derived from names for liquor, for example, in Chile a hangover is known as a caña [62] from a Spanish slang term for a glass of beer. [63] Similar is the Irish 'brown bottle flu' derived from the type of bottle common to beer. [64] In German, the hangover is known as a "Kater", literally a tomcat.
The Truth About Alcohol is a 2016 BBC documentary that explores common beliefs about alcohol. [1] It was made after the UK lowered the recommended amount of alcohol for men to match women's at about the equivalent of seven imperial pints (4 L) of beer per week. It follows Javid Abdelmoneim as he explores the effects of alcohol on the body. The ...
Ken Burns, the legendary documentarian has examined nearly every era of American history. We ranked all of his films, from Baseball to The Vietnam War. Every Ken Burns Documentary, Ranked
The Independent has called The Story of England "the most innovative history series ever made for TV." [ 35 ] The Chinese news agency, Xinhua , has said that The Story of China had "transcended the barriers of ethnicity and belief and brought something inexplicably powerful and touching to the TV audience."
The Trail of Tears - The Indian Removal Act of 1830 forces the Cherokee to move west of the Mississippi. The Unconquered - Georgia planters, blaming Seminoles for hiding escaped slaves, enforce the Indian Removal Act. Let them Eat Grass - After 10 years of broken promises and disdain, Little Crow leads the starving Dakotas to war.
The 50th season of "SNL" premiered last month. Since the first show in 1975, 165 comedians and actors have been a part of "SNL.". Three new comedians joined for season 50. "Saturday Night Live" is ...