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The most colourful job in the world?

25 February 2022
Alexandra ReynoldsFeatures correspondent
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tiles herat

Despite decades of war and unrest, a group of Afghani artisans are still hard at work, carefully crafting and carving new tiles for Herat’s vibrant Great Mosque.

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Wall Street rallies as tech rebounds

US stocks rebound as rumors of SpaceX-Tesla merger loom

Kelly Bogdanova, of RBC Wealth Management, says investors came into earnings season with the 'bar set very high'.

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The transformative potential of African AI

AI's role in transforming Africa's digital infrastructure

Leading tech CEO Hardy Pemhiwa tells the BBC how AI could transform Africa's digital landscape.

Africa Enterprise
Unlocking Africa's clean energy

The entrepreneur betting on Africa's energy sector

Founder and businesswoman Linda Mabhena-Olagunju explains what it takes to scale clean energy across Africa.

Africa Enterprise
The centuries-old mystery beneath Sri Lanka's coast

The centuries-old mystery beneath Sri Lanka's coast

Underwater relics beneath Sri Lanka's coast are helping archaeologists piece together an ancient story.

Archaeology
Wall Street opens down

US market opens lower as AI stocks lead sell-offs

Ed Moya, of AlphaSense, says rising borrowing costs are 'eating away' at AI companies' earnings.

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Unexplained activity in Loch Ness

The enduring mystery of the Loch Ness Monster

From sonar scans to eyewitness accounts, discover why the Loch Ness Monster mystery refuses to fade.

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Tech shares attempt recovery

AI sell-off lingers as tech shares mount recovery

George Schultze, of Schultze Asset Management, says he's worried about the massive debt taken on to fund AI.

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AI meets Italian gelato

The Italian gelato maker using AI to invent new flavours

The Travel Show meets a gelato pioneer blending artificial intelligence with Italian tradition.

The Travel Show
A thorny debate over the future of dementia

A thorny debate over the future of dementia

As the population ages, some researchers think dementia cases will rise far less than projected.

Katty Kay
Why the television refuses to die

Why the television refuses to die

Do we still need televisions? Tech Now explores the future of home entertainment.

Tech Now
US retail sales rise

Inflation jumps alongside US retail sales

Debbie Hippensteel, of River Wealth Advisors, says the cost of borrowing could 'hit' tech startups going forward.

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Scary 200 feet climb to work above Oslo

A day in the life of a crane operator in Oslo

A job as a crane operator is not for the faint of heart, but the breathtaking views make it all worthwhile.

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'Nobody is making films like this'

The cast and director of Tenzing tell the BBC what it took to tell the story of the first men to summit Everest.

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The unique Japanese stays teaching guests traditional crafts

The unique Japanese stays teaching guests traditional crafts

In rural Japan, travellers can stay in special guest houses and learn centuries-old crafts from local artisans.

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US markets open mixed

Wall Street and US economy 'resilient' amid inflation

Victoria Scholar, of Interactive Investor, says 'significant' bond volatility has hit fixed income trading.

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Dramatic scenes in the Bayeux Tapestry

A close look at the Bayeux Tapestry's dramatic scenes

Lucy Worsley retells the events that led to the Norman conquest of England depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.

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The Tuscan nonna teaching the internet to cook

The Tuscan nonna teaching the internet to cook

The Travel Show learns the secrets of Tuscany's greatest dishes from social media star Nonna Silvi.

The Travel Show
One psychologist’s theory that we’re all taking fewer risks

One psychologist's theory that we're all taking fewer risks

Psychologist Adam Mastroianni explains his belief that life is becoming more predictable - and why it matters.

Katty Kay
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Jakub Józef Orliński: Being a singer is a terrifying thing

The Polish countertenor has built a reputation as one of classical music's most talked-about young artists.

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Giving dogs a second chance

Meet the dogs learning to run with assistive mobility tech

From custom-built supports to specialised wheelchairs, tech is transforming the lives of animals with injuries.

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