Gleaming Through Time: Ancient Greek Gold and Garnet Earrings of the 4th
When we think of Ancient Greece, our minds often leap to marble temples, epic poetry, and legendary philosophers. Yet, tucked away in museum cases and …
Do Bees Sleep?
It wasn’t that long ago that a researcher named Walter Kaiser discovered that honey bees do, in fact, sleep. In 1983, he observed changes in …
1939: The year the dust settled
1939 was the year that a decade-long period of dust storms finally ceased ravaging the midwestern United States. Once the dust had settled, Americans were …
truscan Bronzes Unearthed in Tuscany: A Discovery That Rewrites History
In a groundbreaking find, 24 exquisitely preserved bronze statues, crafted over 2,000 years ago, have emerged from the muddy depths of ancient thermal baths in …
Abraham Poincheval’s Egg: A Radical Act of Art and Life
In the spring of 2017, French performance artist Abraham Poincheval pushed the boundaries of art and endurance by turning himself into a human incubator. For …
Brú na Bóinne: Ireland’s Ancient Marvels Outshining the Pyramids
Tucked along the gentle curves of the River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland, lies Brú na Bóinne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that holds some …
The Corinth Canal: Greece’s Sword Cut Through Stone
Imagine a gash in the Earth so precise it looks as though a giant sword sliced through Greece itself. This is the Corinth Canal — …
Samuel L. Jackson’s Role at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Funeral
In the wake of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s tragic assassination on April 4, 1968, the nation mourned the loss of a towering figure in …
View from infinity: How Apollo 15’s lone astronaut observed Earth in a new way
Since the beginning of the space age, our Earth has been nicknamed “blue marble” — because it sparkles in the darkness of space like a …
Unveiling the Acropolis: A Deeper Dive into the Heart of Ancient Athens
Standing majestically on a rocky plateau high above the bustling city, the Acropolis of Athens is not merely an archaeological site—it is a living testament …