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Rockabul, a tale of a metal band in Kabul, reinvigorates the radical spirit of rock 'n' roll

  • Written by: Ari Mattes, Lecturer in Media Studies, University of Notre Dame Australia
Rockabul, a tale of a metal band in Kabul, reinvigorates the radical spirit of rock 'n' rollThe members of Afghani metal band District Unknown pose after a music video.Ellie Kealey

It’s an axiom that the effectiveness of documentary typically rests on two things: if its subject matter is interesting, and if we more or less believe in the film’s accuracy regarding its representation of reality.

Of course any representation...

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why do we lose our baby teeth?

  • Written by: Mihiri Silva, Paediatric dentist and PhD candidate, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
why do we lose our baby teeth?Baby teeth are only temporary. But they are important -- so please look after them.Philippe Put/flickr, CC BY-ND

Curious Kids is a series for children. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskids@theconversation.edu.au You might also like the podcast Imagine This, a co-production between ABC KIDS listen and...

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After 8 years of memes, videos and role playing, what now for Game of Thrones' multimedia fans?

  • Written by: Eric Forcier, PhD Candidate, Swinburne University of Technology
After 8 years of memes, videos and role playing, what now for Game of Thrones' multimedia fans?Reaction videos are just one of many ways that Game of Thrones fans have explored their love for the show online.Leon Andrew Razon/Screenshot from Youtube

Warning: spoilers are coming!

As the ash settles upon the smouldering crenels of King’s Landing and a new ruler ascends to the throne, Game of Thrones fans around the world ask … what...

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