How one mime used silence to resist the Nazis

"He's an iconic artist who saved children through mime." 7/30/18 A Mime's Silent Resistance Marcel Marceau has become legendary as one of the greatest mimes of all time. But, before he cemented his place in performance history, Marceau's knack for performing made him a unique asset to French resistance against Nazi forces during World War II.  Brazil's National Symbol Is Disappearing in the Wild These furry fellows are golden lion tamarins at Santa Ana Zoo. Native to the southeastern coastal forests of Brazil, their signature feature is a silky, gold coat and long mane. In the 1970s, only a couple hundred tamarins were left in the wild due to habitat loss and the pet trade. Today, conservation efforts have been in effect around the world to support their populations. The Band Bringing Venezuela's Best Dance Party to the World El Clavo is a small village in Venezuela with a proud musical heritage. There, Afro-Venezuelans—many of whom are descendants of slaves brought from Africa—continue a cultural tradition known as "parranda." Part community jam session, part dance party, parranda is a festive performance that involves rhythmic percussion and singing. Copyright © 2018 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list