Athena Parthenos
In 438 BC, Athenian statesman Pericles commissioned master sculptor Pheidias to build the Athena Parthenos in honour of the city’s patron deity. At 11.5 meters (37.7 ft) tall, the statue...
James McBride Says Fiction Writing Allows Him More Freedom
We are marveled at your ability to reinvent yourself. You are an accomplished musician and a well-known writer. How do you manage to combine all that? McBride:Music helpswrite. The world...
Loving Vincent: How the world’s first fully-painted feature film took six years to make
If the word “unique” is overused, particularly when it comes to film journalism, it can genuinely be applied to Loving Vincent. But what makes Loving Vincent unique? Using 130 of Van Gogh’s paintings,...
Great Outdoor Activities in Colorado
Strawberry Park Hot Springs Strawberry Hot Springs in the Rockies mixes very hot natural spring water with ice-cold runoff from melted snow. There are a number of pools at different...
Owning a Dog Could Be Key to Keeping Older People Healthy and Active, Study Finds
Man’s best friends make us less stressed, more active and more content at work, owners believe. Dog walking could be key to keeping older people more active, a new study...
Giant Turtle Found on Spanish Beach
A two-metre-long turtle has reportedly washed onto a beach in Calella, near Barcelona on the northeast coast of Spain. The apparently dead leatherback turtle, which reportedly weighs 700kg, was filmed being removed from the beach...
‘I defy anyone to finish it without wetting the pages with tears’
American novelist Jonathan Franzen on the books which changed his life, made him cry and the ones he wishes he’d written. Can you name the book that changed your life?...
One in Four Kids in the Developing World Misses out on a Bedtime Story, says UN
A quarter of young children in developing countries miss out on playing, reading and singing with their parents, according to research by Unicef. The UN children’s agency has warned in...
The AI apocalypse
Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max Tegmark (review) Artificial intelligence will probably be the most important agent of change in the 21st century, think scientists. It may...
It’s a Bad Time to be a Big Jet
For the better part of a decade, the skies have grown increasingly unfriendly, even hostile to jumbo jets such as Boeing Co.’s 747 and Airbus SE’s A380. Now the fuel-efficient planes intended...
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The New York Metropolitan Opera, a jewel in the crown of world culture
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NUCA’s 2025 National Convention in Orlando, FL
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Welcome to the Fiesta in San Antonio (TX), an unforgettable spring extravaganza
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“Laughter is the sun, it banishes winter from the human face“: Victor Hugo, internationally-renowned writer
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2025 Red Awards Florida, Miami, FL
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“Great art when it represents beauty, is there to nourish the human soul.”: American artist Richard Schmid
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Edgar Cayce, a legendary American prophet, whose words and deeds continue to inspire millions of people
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“With rising costs, achieving better yields is crucial”: Juan Lopez, president and owner of Del Jardin Fresh
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We’ll try to find a way so everyone in our family is happy
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The 2025 NRC Annual Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition in Marco Island, FL
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Long Work days May Be Bad for Your Heart
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Should We Be Buying Iodized Salt?
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Euro zone business growth solid in July – PMI
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THE MARIINSKY BALLET OPENS ITS NEW SEASON WITH DON QUIXOTE, 24 JULY
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Time is running out for seniors to get a lifetime pass to US national parks for just $10
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The world’s best airline has been announced for 2017
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Researchers Discover How To Enhance Memories During Sleep… By Triggering Brain Waves
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Artist Hugo Wilson on Myths, Human Nature, and Why Painting Matters.
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Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztecs
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Specialized Foster Care Open House
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A strange green light in the sky of West Australia
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The mystery of the Margate Shell Grotto. Was it the temple built by the Knights Templar?
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San Diego Opera presents pearls of classics to its audience
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“A Vegetable for a Good Laugh”: Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, celebrates its 90th anniversary
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“I’m concerned about the future of the world’s wildlife and agricultural land”: Joan Bybee, owner of the Mesteño Draw Ranch.
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A kind pet, like a true friend, can make our kids’ life more joyful and happier
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A home-garden helps us realize a dream of beauty around us
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It’s important to always remember: it gets better
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Bruce Hornsby: I try to do something that has depth and gravitas that connects
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Forest bathing to reduce stress and even heal our bodies