Baka Women Transform River Water Into Rhythm in Ancient... Drumming Tradition. Deep in the rainforests of Central Africa, music is not limited to instruments made of wood or metal. For the women of the Baka people, the river itself becomes an instrument. Among the Baka, who live primarily in the forests of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo, women practice a remarkable musical tradition known as water drumming. Standing waist-deep in a river or stream, they rhythmically strike the surface of the water with their hands, creating sharp, resonant sounds that echo through the forest. By carefully controlling the angle of their palms and the force of each strike, the women produce different tones—deep thuds, crisp slaps, and splashes that blend into intricate rhythms. When performed together, these sounds form complex musical patterns that accompany singing, celebration, and communal gatherings. This tradition is not just entertainment. It reflects the deep relationship between the Baka people and the forest environment that sustains them. Rivers, trees, animals, and the natural world are central to their culture, spirituality, and daily life. Transforming water into music demonstrates a creative harmony with nature that has been passed down through generations. Water drumming also highlights the important cultural role of women in Baka society. Through song, rhythm, and performance, they preserve stories, traditions, and collective identity.show more

In the arid lands of northern Kenya, Turkana women... play a central role in pastoral life, carefully milking camels — an animal perfectly adapted to drought and extreme heat. Camel milk is not just food; it’s nutrition, medicine, and survival, often consumed fresh and shared within the family. For the Turkana, camels represent resilience and wealth, and the knowledge of handling and milking them is passed down through generations of women. This everyday act reflects deep understanding of animals, environment, and life in one of the harshest landscapes on Earth. #Vetmedshow more

In the arid lands of northern Kenya, Turkana women... play a central role in pastoral life, carefully milking camels — an animal perfectly adapted to drought and extreme heat. Camel milk is not just food; it’s nutrition, medicine, and survival, often consumed fresh and shared within the family. For the Turkana, camels represent resilience and wealth, and the knowledge of handling and milking them is passed down through generations of women. This everyday act reflects deep understanding of animals, environment, and life in one of the harshest landscapes on Earth.show more

Kitchoga” is a traditional scarification practice among the Suri... of southern Ethiopia, especially among women, where detailed patterns are carefully carved into the skin using sharp tools to create permanent raised scars admired as symbols of beauty, maturity, resilience, and cultural identity within the community, with the painful process often taking place gradually as the wounds heal into textured designs that transform the body into a living expression of heritage and ancestral tradition, while enduring the pain itself is respected as a sign of strength and womanhood passed down across generations in the Omo Valleyshow more

Deep in the woodlands of northern Tanzania, a foreign... visitor follows Chabba, a member of the Hadza, through the ancestral lands his people have called home for countless generations, moving along hidden paths known only to experienced hunters and gatherers as he points out edible plants, animal tracks, medicinal trees, and survival techniques passed down through centuries of oral tradition, turning an ordinary walk into a rare journey through one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer cultures on Earth, where every tree, footprint, and sound in the forest carries meaning, revealing a deep relationship with nature that continues to shape Hadza life in ways largely unchanged by the modern world.show more

President Donald Trump was welcomed to the United Arab... Emirates on Thursday by a group of dancers performing Khaleeji, a dance that involves the performer swinging their hair from one shoulder to another. The performance is a popular dance in the UAE, which has its roots deeply embedded in the Bedouin lifestyle and traditions. It serves as a symbol of national identity and unity, reflecting the heritage of Emirati culture. Women in white dresses flip their hair in rhythm while men drum and chant poetry behind them with swords, representing peace and togetherness. The inclusion of women in the performance highlights the evolving roles and contributions of women in preserving and promoting cultural traditions. It is recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognizing its importance as a cultural expression and its role in fostering social cohesion and cultural continuity.show more

“When you see that the majority of people in... these boats are children and women”. - Labour MP Darren Jones. Either there’s something in the water in France which turns women into 6ft bearded “women” or Darren is blatantly lying. I’m going with the latter. #bbcqtshow more

Why are certain people from left-wing circles so in... love with Islamic oppression? These women have no sympathy whatsoever for the combative Iranian women who have been humiliated, raped, mutilated their entire lives and even murdered. And only because they are women, a second-class gender. Look how stupid they are standing in solidarity with the bloodthirsty regime that hates women. They smile and dance in front of the flags of the ayatollahs. And the other woman, posing with a picture of one of the agents and spokesperson of the misogynistic regime, wishing them victory. These are ridiculous, shameful, and sad scenes. Do these women really love the oppressors of women so much? Wouldn't they be better off standing up for Iranian women and supporting the Iranian people in their struggle against the mullahs and ayatollahs of the regime? Do they even have a moral compass? #WomanLifeFreedomshow more

A massive male lion attempts a risky crossing through... a deep, murky river channel, his heavy mane weighed down by the water as he swims toward the opposite bank. Unbeknownst to the big cat, his splashing has alerted a colossal Nile crocodile lurking in the depths. Moving with absolute stealth beneath the surface, the armored reptile positions itself directly behind the swimming feline, utilizing the river's current and its powerful tail to close the distance without creating a single ripple. ​The ambush is sudden and devastating. Just as the lion nears the shallow water, the crocodile erupts from the river, its massive jaws snapping shut with bone-crushing force around the lion's hindquarters. Dragged backward into the deep water, the lion thrashes violently, turning to strike at the reptile with its sharp claws, but it is entirely out of its element. The apex reptile utilizes its immense weight and the momentum of the strike to pull the struggling king of the jungle beneath the surface, submerging completely as the river ripples settle over the fatal encounter.show more

SPRING WATER > DEAD WATER Most people are drinking... dead water! The quality of your water is of the utmost importance to superior health and inner energetic vibrancy! Either tap water from old municipal water pipes with heavy metal build up and other pollution - or water that’s been sitting in a plastic bottle for months. The structure of which means the H2O molecules are clumped together, lowering the efficiency that your cells can absorb the water. You can vortex water to bring these molecules back into a better electrical charge, but natural spring water having bubbled through the Earth is perfectly aligned and structured Additionally, most spring waters contain powerful minerals content in their natural form. You can also bring dead water back to life by adding structured living water to it - such as a squeeze of fresh juice or a little bit of fresh spring water to a larger bottle of dead water. So go to Findaspring . com and take glass bottles to go fill up your spring water today.show more

This is the Wii Towai tribe in the highlands... of Papua New Guinea, guardians of a sacred waterfall that is believed to hold ancestral spirits and life-giving power. They protect this water not only for survival, but because it represents fertility, balance, and the spiritual bond between the living, their ancestors, and the land. Defending the waterfall is an act of cultural preservation and environmental stewardship — to protect the water is to protect their identity, history, and future.show more

This is Teheran this morning - Yes, this morning.... Thick black clouds are covering the city - oil and ashes are raining down on the streets. War is hell. A PH test of the water in Teheran also shows that the water has become acidic- resulting from the oil and ashes leaking into the fresh water supply of the city. The corrosion of the cities water and sewage pipes will become a problem for the city; a problem for the generations to come.show more

In the wilderness of Angola’s Mumuila Mountains, the Mumuíla... people are instantly recognized by their extraordinary hairstyles, which carry deep cultural meaning. Crafted with clay, butter, herbs, and sometimes red ochre, each hairstyle signals age, marital status, beauty ideals, and social identity. The hair is not just decoration — it is a living tradition shaped by ancestry, environment, and pride. Every sculpted braid and form reflects patience, creativity, and knowledge passed down through generations, making the head a canvas where history and identity are worn with confidence.show more

The Karo tribe — masters of body paint and... visual expression — living along the banks of Ethiopia’s Omo River, where identity is worn on the skin. Natural pigments of white chalk, ochre, and charcoal are used to create bold patterns that speak of beauty, status, and belonging. In this moment, men gather around a woman seated among them, their hands gently touching and marking her body — not as spectacle, but as part of shared ritual, familiarity, and communal life. Among the Karo, the body is a canvas, and touch is a language shaped by tradition, not taboo.show more

Bengal tigers are excellent swimmers and thrive in the... vast mangrove forests, where rivers and waterways are abundant. Fishers and boatmen often spot them gliding through the water with ease. With summer temperatures reaching 42°C, these tigers take to the rivers to cool off, sometimes even fishing as part of their natural behavior. This tiger isn’t drowning or struggling at all—it knows its habitat well and is simply making use of the water in its environment.show more

Wow! Look how in Kazakhstan they undermine the ice... on the rivers (very similar to the frames from the movie) The video shows the Bukhtarma River in the Altai region of northern Kazakhstan. The ice on it was blown up to protect people and their homes from floods. In spring, ice can accumulate in narrow places in the river, creating blockages - water cannot flow freely, the level rises, and flooding begins. Blasting helps break up the ice so that it moves downstream faster and does not interfere with the water.show more