Gardner Museum marks 35th anniversary of infamous heist with restored — and empty — frames
Conservators unveiled the completed restoration of the frame that once held Rembrandt's "Christ in the Storm on the Sea of ...
Marin Independent Journal5d
Best of Beth Ashley: Getting that itch to see the world again
The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2007. When the voting got underway, I was in Africa ...
What if the Seven Wonders had survived? Here’s how they would look in 2025
The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and while only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains intact, we’ve ...
Greek Reporter14d
What Happened to the Tower of Babel in Ancient Babylon?
The Tower of Babel was a symbol of the might of the ancient city of Babylon, but why does it no longer exist? Or did it ever.
literaryreview14d
The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon: An Elusive World Wonder Traced
Despite almost two decades of searching, Koldewey and his team never succeeded in identifying the location of any hanging garden in Babylon. Nor has anyone since. The disappointment has never quite ...
People14d
2 Workers Rescued from Scaffolding Hanging Off of High-Rise Building’s 78th Floor as Glass Was ‘Raining’ Down on Street
Two workers have been rescued after getting stranded on scaffolding that was hanging off of a New York City’s high-rise building’s 78th floor. The New York City Fire Department said in a press ...
Botanic gardens are struggling to keep up with the biodiversity crisis – here’s what they can do
Botanic gardens have evolved from medicinal gardens to scientific institutions, Now, they must become conservation leaders on ...
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Song | Horrible Histories
Count em! One, two, three - anyway... there are SEVEN wonders of the ancient world, so let's sing along to them in this new Horrible Histories song!
Londonist17d
When You Could Catch The Underground To See A Hanging
Farringdon Station in 1866, when a 10 minute walk would take you to a public execution. The underground trains into Farringdon would have been particularly busy on 14 November 1864. No eyewitness ...
Family Destinations Guide18d
The Enormous Flea Market In Nevada That’s Almost Too Good To Be True
For those with green thumbs (or aspirations thereof), Broadacres is a veritable Eden. From succulents that could survive a nuclear winter to delicate orchids that demand more attention than a Vegas ...
South Florida Reporter18d
All Pistachio Shells Are Naturally Beige. Some Companies Dye Nuts Red For Consumer Demand
The “Pistachio Principle” to lose weight suggests eating in-shell pistachios slows consumption. The discarded shells are a visual reminder, reducing overall calorie intake.