Princess Aebbe’s Long-Lost Convent May Have Been Discovered by Archaeologists.
A team of professional and amateur archaeologists believe they may have discovered the monastery of Aebbe (615-683 CE), a powerful Anglo-Saxon woman who helped shape British history. Coldingham Priory. Image credit: DigVentures / Aerial Cam. Born a pagan …
Read moreResidents from Calusa kept live fish in watercourts.
In the 16th century, the Calusa , a fisher-gatherer-hunter society, were the most politically complex polity in Florida, and Mound Key , an island in Estero Bay off Florida’s Gulf Coast, was their capital. The available evidence indicates that the Calusa …
Read moreSaving 7 Sheep in New Jersey From Being Slaughtered.
Mike Stura is no stranger to the powerful highs and lows of animal rescue. This week, the longtime farm animal rescuer and Founder of Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue saved seven sheep, who most-likely escaped slaughter in New Jersey. Stura also …
Read moreHuman assaults by carnivores are increasing, and climate change isn’t helping.
Attacks on humans by carnivorous animals have increased steadily since 1950, as growing human populations in new areas make such incidents more common, according to a study published last week . According to other experts, climate change may also be contributing …
Read moreMétallurgique-Maybach: a massive aircraft engine
By Mick Walsh Never miss an issue of Classic & Sports Car and save money when you subscribe! Check out our latest offers England has a unique tradition with aero-engined cars, a fascination that continues with a passionate group of enthusiasts in …
Read moreChevrolet Corvette from 1957, highlighted by AutoHunter
Featured on AutoHunter , the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com , is this frame-off restored 1957 Chevrolet Corvette . It is powered by a 1960s Corvette 283ci V8 engine backed by a three-speed manual transmission. Features include Cragar …
Read more12 Must-See Attractions in New York City
So you’re ready to explore New York! Whether you’re planning for a weekend or you’ve been here for years, there’s so much to see that you’d need a lifetime to do it all. Besides Times Square, it seems there’s never a definite answer as to where exactly …
Read moreHow Dubai is being penalized for allowing visitors to enter.
CNN — Take a passing glance at Dubai , and you may think life is back to normal. In recent weeks, the bustling city has been a sparkling attraction for tourists, especially from Europe, trying to escape the brutal winter and strict coronavirus lockdowns. …
Read moreThe best 7 road trips in Vietnam travel across mountains, forests, and beaches.
Long and sinuous, like the mythical naga serpent, Vietnam curves around the eastern shores of mainland Southeast Asia, stretching all the way from China in the north to Cambodia and the Mekong Delta in the south. Its twin megacities – Hanoi and Ho Chi …
Read moreThe best destinations to visit for vacation in 2023
CNN — New year equals new outlook. Apply this formula liberally to travel planning in 2023. After nearly three years of travel disruptions and complications, many countries have dropped most of their pandemic restrictions. People are traveling internationally …
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