Apples & People explores the astonishing story of the apple through forty-six Apple Stories. Connecting its diverse history to humanity and culture. Based upon a specially commissioned Apple World Map which traces the network of stories from the ancient world to the present day. This online programme and associated social media reveals just how significant and iconic this humble fruit has become.
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‘Little Apple’
The dance routine that became an internet sensation.
We are pleased to release a new film 小苹果 (Little Apple) based on an extremely popular C-Pop song by the Chopstick Brothers with its accompanying dance routine that became an internet sensation.
The film features actors from About Face, a leading UK learning disability theatre company, based in Leominster, Herefordshire. Although the song is sung in Chinese (with English subtitles), the Little Apple tune is extremely catchy – so watch out!
Journal of Apples No. 27 published 1st October 2024
Ever wondered why New York City is referred to as “The Big Apple”? A new article in the Journal of Apples tells the history.
It has been kindly written for Apples & People by two respected American etymologists, Professor Gerald Leonard Cohen from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Barry Popik, historian and New York resident.
Journal of Apples No. 26 published 19th August 2024
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Billy Apple
Home, JournalIn London, on Thanksgiving Day 1962, New Zealand-born artist Barrie Bates changed his name to Billy Apple®, a name that forty five years later became a registered trademark.