The world’s oldest pants feature no less than four weaving techniques to ensure they were both flexible yet sturdy. Found on the remains of a man whose items suggested he fought on horseback, the pants were snug at the waist, stretchy at the crotch, sturdy at the knees, and woven from one piece of fabric. At the knees, one of the techniques used was tapestry weaving, which created a fabric that was thick and sturdy, but less flexible than the twill used for the crotch area. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
