01/22/2010

Aufklärung für Kinder - Walter Benjamin Audio

A good friend of mine just sent me a fascinating link. Audio recordings of Walter Benjamin introducing various natural disasters to children!

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Jan 22, 2010 3:34:58 PM | Thoughtful Linking

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