0 Archaeologists Unearth 'Astonishing' Wooden Spade, Preserved in an English Trench for 3,500 Years By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:49:15 +0000 While most wooden artifacts disintegrate after thousands of years, the newly unearthed oak tool has remained in remarkable condition Full Article
0 Scientists Think a Skeleton Found in a Well Is the Same Man Described in an 800-Year-Old Norse Text By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:56:38 +0000 The remains were discovered during excavations in 1938. Now, researchers have learned new information about his identity by analyzing DNA from his tooth Full Article
0 Two High Schoolers Found an 'Impossible' Proof for a 2,000-Year-Old Math Rule—Then, They Discovered Nine More By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:13:33 +0000 Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson of Louisiana published a new study proving the Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry, a feat mathematicians long thought could not be done Full Article
0 A Portrait of Alan Turing Made by an A.I.-Powered Robot Could Sell for Up to $180,000 By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:17:32 +0000 Ai-Da creates art using A.I. algorithms, cameras and robotic arms. Her abstract painting will be the first-ever artwork made by a humanoid robot to be sold at Sotheby's Full Article
0 Surrealism Is Turning 100. See the Dreamlike Paintings That Made the Movement So Revolutionary By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:55:05 +0000 A blockbuster exhibition in Paris is showcasing 500 artifacts and artworks in honor of the Surrealist Manifesto, which sparked a new artistic style that spread around the world Full Article
0 Three Sisters in Ohio Just Sold a Rare 1975 Dime With a Missing 'S' Mint Mark for $500,000 By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:01:42 +0000 The owners inherited the valuable coin from their brother, who kept it locked in a bank vault for decades. He purchased it with his mother in 1978 to provide financial security for the family farm Full Article
0 Japan's Mount Fuji Has Now Remained Snowless for the Longest Time in Its 130-Year Record By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:09:30 +0000 After a summer that tied for the country's hottest, meteorologists say an unusually warm autumn is delaying snowfall Full Article
0 Divers Recover 300-Year-Old Glass Onion Bottles From a Shipwreck Off the Coast of Florida By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:42:40 +0000 The fragile 18th-century containers, which likely held alcoholic beverages that were shared among passengers and crew members, survived for centuries at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean Full Article
0 The 'Super Bowl of Wildlife Art' Is All About Ducks, and It Has Protected America's Wetlands for 90 Years By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:14:32 +0000 Introduced in 1934, the federal duck stamp contest has raised more than $1.2 billion and protected at least 6.5 million acres across the nation. Now, an art exhibition at Connecticut’s Bruce Museum honors the competition’s history Full Article
0 Scientists Reveal Rare 450-Million-Year-Old Arthropod Fossil Preserved in Glittering Fool’s Gold By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:08:02 +0000 The critter found in New York represents a new, extinct species of arthropod that could shed light on the evolution of today's insects, crustaceans and spiders Full Article
0 Archaeologists Stumble Upon 900-Year-Old Door Guardian Statues in Cambodia By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:57:50 +0000 The team was analyzing the structure of a royal palace’s gate when they discovered 12 statues made out of sandstone Full Article
0 See Picasso's Lesser-Known Print Works, Which He Continued Experimenting With Into His 80s By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:14:38 +0000 A new exhibition spotlights the Spanish artist's printmaking talents, which he began honing in his 20s. In the decades that followed, he produced thousands of breathtaking creations Full Article
0 At the Age of 50, an Elderly Female Elephant Dies at the Smithsonian's National Zoo By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:55:14 +0000 The pachyderm, named Kamala, was suffering from osteoarthritis when zoo staff chose to euthanize her Full Article
0 Travelers Can Now Buy a Can of '100 Percent Authentic Air' From Italy's Lake Como By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:25:29 +0000 It's not the first time savvy entrepreneurs have marketed canned air to tourists. Similar products have been sold at vacation destinations for decades Full Article
0 Saudi Prince Revealed as Buyer of $450 Million da Vinci Heading to the Louvre Abu Dhabi By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 23:24:16 +0000 An investigation by David D. Kirkpatrick of the New York Times revealed the buyer's identity Full Article
0 DNA Evidence Is Rewriting the Stories of Victims Who Perished in Pompeii Nearly 2,000 Years Ago By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:32:00 +0000 A new study has shattered historians' long-held assumptions about some of the people who died in Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 C.E. Full Article
0 These Tiny Snails Are Breeding in the Wild for the First Time in 40 Years in French Polynesia By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:54:11 +0000 During a release of captive-bred snails in September, researchers discovered wild-born individuals from the Partula tohiveana species—which had been considered extinct in the wild—marking a huge milestone in a global effort to save them Full Article
0 An All-Female Crew Sailed 1,000 Miles in a Traditional Voyaging Canoe to Help Save Humpback Whales By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:50:52 +0000 The team traveled from New Zealand to Tonga along a humpback highway to collect environmental DNA and raise awareness of the plight of the marine mammals Full Article
0 How the Berlin Wall Became a 100-Mile Bike and Pedestrian Trail By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:52:01 +0000 Once one of the world’s most dangerous border crossings, Berlin's symbol of death and division has been turned into a tangible way to experience history Full Article
0 A 350-voice youth choir aims to make remembrance relevant to young people By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:30:00 EST Shallaway Youth Choir is bringing a program of music to the Basilica in downtown St. John’s on Remembrance Day. Artistic director Kellie Walsh says the choir will sing about such topics as the Unknown Soldier and schoolchildren who care for Newfoundland graves in London. Where Once They Stood will be performed at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday. Full Article
0 CBC Nova Scotia News - November 11, 2024 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:00:00 EST The only daily TV news package to focus on Nova Scotians and their stories Full Article
0 CBC Nova Scotia News - November 12, 2024 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:00:00 EST The only daily TV news package to focus on Nova Scotians and their stories Full Article
0 104-year-old Yukon woman looks back on life and love in wartime By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Wanita Johnson, who celebrates her birthday this weekend in Whitehorse, still has a sharp memory for how the Second World War helped shape her life. Full Article News/Canada/North
0 Whitehorse 'purple cabin' to stay standing for now after judge pauses 90-day vacancy order By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:00:58 EST Yukon appeal court Justice Karen Horsman granted a temporary stay of the requirement on Friday, the latest development in an ongoing legal battle over the property between the territorial government, cabin-owner Len Tarka and tenant Eric DeLong. Full Article News/Canada/North
0 This Yellowknife woman biked 1,000 kilometres along WW1's front lines By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Stephanie Yuill spent five weeks visiting First World War sites across Europe on a bike she bought from the grocery store. Full Article News/Canada/North
0 Why a Minnesota Man Walked Around the World, Traversing 13 Countries and 14,450 Miles in Four Years By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:15:00 +0000 Fifty years ago, on October 5, 1974, David Kunst completed the first verified circumnavigation of the globe on foot. Along the way, he met Princess Grace of Monaco, raised money for UNICEF and lost a brother to bandits Full Article
0 A Secret Sculpture Built for John F. Kennedy's Grave Vanished in the 1970s. Half a Century Later, the Mystery Has Been Solved By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:52:29 +0000 The bronze wreath immortalized the moment when the members of the Honor Guard removed their hats and placed them on the president's grave during his burial Full Article
0 N.B. military history stitched in red on 110-year-old quilt By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST The New Brunswick Military History Museum is in possession of a unique piece of history that was once used to raise money for frontline soldiers. Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
0 China Pastry in Regina has a 30-year legacy By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 07:00:00 EST Many of the buns sold at China Pastry are classics you would find in bakeries in Hong Kong and Chinatowns all over the world. It's taken decades of hard work, but owners Sally and Tony Wong say they've established a nice flow together over the years. Full Article
0 Inquest date set for Atikokan man who overdosed on drugs while in police custody in 2020 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:51:32 EDT A date has been set for an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 37-year-old man in police custody in Atikokan, Ont. who overdosed while in police custody in October 2020. The incident led to an investigation by the province's Special Investigations Unit. Full Article News/Canada/Thunder Bay
0 Thunder Bay, Ont., cyclist takes on 800-kilometre ride through South Africa By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:37:30 EST Dave Campbell of Thunder Bay, Ont., is resting his legs after taking the ride of his life through the Western Cape of South Africa in the 800-kilometre bikepacking 'Rhino Run.' Here are some of the photos he shared from his six-day expedition at the end of October. Full Article News/Canada/Thunder Bay
0 The moments that make it all worth it By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:49:34 +0000 "If you are starting out on the language and culture learning journey or if you have been at it a while and are feeling tired and despondent, I encourage you to persevere. To stick with it and pray for strength to continue. Keep asking questions and keep learning about the culture," urges Beth. Full Article
0 Setup Week, TeenStreet 2019 By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:44:35 +0000 Service Team members share why they enjoy being onsite during Setup Week, when the vision of TeenStreet becomes a reality for them, and what part of the upcoming conference they are most excited for. Full Article
0 TeenStreet 2019 Summary By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 06:54:57 +0000 How do you encapsulate everything that goes into a full week of teaching, worship music, workshops, meals and so much more? Enjoy a brief overview of TeenStreet 2019. Full Article
0 Nina Turner on 2024 Race, Gaza, AIPAC & How Democratic Party Lost Its Way with the Working Class By www.democracynow.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Former Ohio state Senator Nina Turner discusses the 2024 elections. Full Article Web Exclusive
0 Democracy Now! 2024-10-30 Wednesday By www.democracynow.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Headlines for October 30, 2024; Report from Pennsylvania: Marc Lamont Hill on Harris’s Closing Speech & Dangers of a Trump Victory; Imara Jones: Transphobia Is “Key Pillar” of Trump’s Push for a “Patriarchal Fascist Regime” Full Article
0 Democracy Now! 2024-10-31 Thursday By www.democracynow.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Headlines for October 31, 2024; “Genocide as Colonial Erasure”: U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese on Israel’s “Intent to Destroy” Gaza; Bishop William Barber Endorses Harris, Says Faith Leaders Must Oppose Trump’s Hate; “The Racism of MAGA Is as American as Apple Pie”: Nina Turner on Trump & 2024 Election Full Article
0 Democracy Now! 2024-11-01 Friday By www.democracynow.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Headlines for November 01, 2024; Will Abortion Rights Decide 2024 Election? Amy Littlefield on Trump’s Misogyny & 10 Ballot Measures; Report from Wisconsin: John Nichols on Harris’s Madison Roots & Key Senate/House Races Nationwide; “Little Secret”? Elie Mystal on Trump’s Likely Plan to Steal Election with GOP House Speaker Johnson Full Article
0 Democracy Now! 2024-11-04 Monday By www.democracynow.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Headlines for November 04, 2024; “You’re Being Lied To”: Pennsylvania County Elections Chair Debunks Claims of Voter Fraud; Former FEC Counsel Speaks Out on Big Money, Citizens United & Elon Musk’s Illegal Moves to Help Trump; Save the Children in Gaza: Israel Bombs Polio Vax Site, Bans UNRWA in Attacks on Humanitarian Aid; Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud on Refusing Meeting with Trump, Not Endorsing Harris Full Article
0 Democracy Now! 2024-11-05 Tuesday By www.democracynow.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Headlines for November 05, 2024; Juan González: Sitting Out This Election Would Be a Mistake, Just as It Was in 1968; 2020 Redux? Army of MAGA Election Officials Prepare to Challenge Results If Trump Loses; Trump Tried to Steal the Vote in Georgia in 2020. Now Election Deniers Run Georgia’s Election System; Ari Berman on Racist Roots of Electoral College & How Ballot Measures Can Help Preserve Democracy; “The Misinformation Web”: Maria Hinojosa on the Pro-Trump Propaganda Targeting Latinos in 2024 Full Article
0 Democracy Now! 2024-11-06 Wednesday By www.democracynow.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Headlines for November 06, 2024; “The Confederacy Won”: Why Donald Trump’s Reelection Is a Win for White Supremacy, Xenophobia & Hate; “This Is a Collapse of the Democratic Party”: Ralph Nader on Roots of Trump’s Win Over Harris; “A Devastating Result”: John Nichols on GOP Taking White House and the Senate; Linda Sarsour: Harris’s Embrace of Pro-Israel Policies at Odds with Democratic Base; Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor: Democrats Demobilized Their Base. A Movement Is Now Needed to Oppose Trump; Rami Khouri: U.S. Voters Are Sick of Foreign Wars. Can Trump Strike a Grand Bargain in Middle East?; 7 States Vote to Protect Abortion Rights in Busy Year for Ballot Initiatives Full Article
0 Democracy Now! 2024-11-07 Thursday By www.democracynow.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Headlines for November 07, 2024; Democrats Abandoned the Working Class: Robin D.G. Kelley on Trump’s Win & Need for Class Solidarity; Fatima Bhutto: Kamala Harris’s Support for Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Is a Betrayal of True Feminism; “Communities Were Destroyed”: Mass Deportations of 1930s & ’50s Show Harm of Trump Plan, If Implemented Full Article
0 Democracy Now! 2024-11-08 Friday By www.democracynow.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Headlines for November 08, 2024; Democrats Deserted Working Poor: Bishop William Barber on Healthcare, Living Wages, Voting Rights; “Open Celebration of the Oligarchy”: Both Dems & GOP Sucked Up to Billionaires in 2024 Election; End the Arms: Humanitarian Chief Jan Egeland Urges U.S. to Stop Arming Israel Before Trump Takes Office Full Article
0 Democracy Now! 2024-11-11 Monday By www.democracynow.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Headlines for November 11, 2024; “Hate Has No Place Here”: Black Americans Slam Racist Texts Promoting Slavery After Trump’s Election; “A Campaign of Genocide”: Noura Erakat Speaks to Ta-Nehisi Coates About Israel’s War on Gaza; “Complete Charade”: Qatar Withdraws from Ceasefire Talks, Middle East Prepares for Trump Presidency; Mouin Rabbani on What Really Happened in Amsterdam Between Israeli Soccer Fans & Local Residents Full Article
0 Democracy Now! 2024-11-12 Tuesday By www.democracynow.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Headlines for November 12, 2024; “Hatemonger”: Stephen Miller to Hold Key Post as Trump Pushes Mass Detention & Deportation; As Private Prison Stocks Soar, Immigrant Rights Activists Vow to Fight Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans; “American Coup: Wilmington 1898”: PBS Film Examines Massacre When Racists Overthrew Multiracial Gov’t Full Article
0 100-year-old veteran in Sudbury was out selling poppies up until his recent passing By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:01:53 EST Max Topolnisky, a 100-year-old Second World War veteran, was out selling poppies for the Lockerby Legion in Sudbury, Ont., two days before he died, on Nov. 1, 2024. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
0 Swiss museum exhibit features 1820s Métis saddle alongside modern beaded items By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST A Métis pad saddle from the early 1800s is on display at the Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History in Lausanne, Switzerland, sitting alongside contemporary beadwork created by other Red River Métis artists. Full Article News/Indigenous
0 CBC Winnipeg News - November 12, 2024 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:00:00 EST Our community. Our neighbourhoods. The news of our city. Full Article
0 Program to grant 150 scholarships to Indigenous health-care students through SCO partnership By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:43:34 EST A new program to help fund the post-secondary education of Indigenous students in Manitoba will award 150 scholarships to train new health-care professionals. The Southern Chiefs Organization hopes this can go a long way in addressing health-care delivery and shorter life expectancy among First Nation communities. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
0 Workers owed $60M in unpaid wages Ontario failed to collect since 2017 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Workers in Ontario are owed tens of millions of dollars in unpaid wages that the provincial government has yet to collect from employers, according to internal government records obtained by CBC Toronto. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto