Links

Languages:

CIPHER WAR - After a century of failing to crack an ancient script, linguists turn to machines -
https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/25/14371450/indus-valley-civilization-ancient-seals-symbols-language-algorithms-ai

Miscellaneous:

Does Shiraz wine come from Iran? - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-38771806

Viewpoint: The trouble with diesel - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38814297

Will Spain's coal belt survive through online barter? - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38731808

The last shift at Ebbw Vale - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-38826361

Adam West Saved Batman. And Me. - https://www.npr.org/sections/monkeysee/2017/06/11/532411148/adam-west-saved-batman-and-me?utm_source=tumblr.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20170611

Gurning, dunting and skipping - Quirky and peculiar customs - 1970s-style - caught on camera by Homer Sykes, and featuring in his book Once a Year. - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/features/in-pictures-38814093/38814093

If I ever get pregnant, I won't be an 'expectant mother' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38831313

Music:

Bob Stanley on tracing the pre-history of pop music - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38827272

Politics:
The human cost of Theresa May's student deportation programme -
http://www.politics.co.uk/blogs/2016/04/01/the-human-cost-of-theresa-may-s-student-deportation-programm

Science:

Galactic X-rays could point to dark matter proof - Does Shiraz wine come from Iran?

'I have tuberculosis in my brain' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38844102 In ignore the clickbait headline news, this is about using technology to monitor patient compliance with taking their anti-TB medication.

Sport:

Football:

Euro 2016: How much did your team earn? - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38838606

Rugby League:

Colin Hutton: Hull clubs mourn death of former player, coach and chairman, aged 90 -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/38859893