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- A Deadly Apathy December 26, 2024 4:53 pm The New York Review of Books This winter in Israel-Palestine is a dark one, and not because the days are shorter. We have war crimes, man-made famine, and ethnic cleansing in both Gaza and the West Bank. Since early October the army has intermit- tently stopped humanitarian aid—namely …
- 7 Atlantis Myths Everyone Believes (But Aren't Actually True) December 26, 2024 4:01 pm The Travel Speculation about Atlantis being found runs rife, even to this day. From underwater ruins in the Mediterranean to mysterious rock formations in the Caribbean, everyone seems to be finding Atlantis these days. Yet despite centuries of searching and …
- The Dazzling Gold of an Ancient Balkan Empire Shines in a New Getty Exhibition December 26, 2024 3:58 pm Artnet One of the earliest mentions of Thrace appears in The Iliad with King Rhesos arriving to fight for Troy. His armor is “a wonder to behold,” his horses are a dazzling white, and the accompanying chariot is wrought with silver and gold. Though Rhesos’s cameo …
- A deep, deep dive into the history of Disney's animatronics December 26, 2024 2:34 pm Boing Boing The Defunctland YouTube channel has just released a video documentary on the history of Disney animatronics, and as usual for creator Kevin Perjurer, it is a deeper dive into the subject than you'd ever suspect. It starts in Ancient Egypt, lingers in …
- Africa’s four most beautiful countries named by travel experts December 26, 2024 2:31 pm Daily Express Africa, a continent of unparalleled natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, offers some of the most awe-inspiring destinations in the world. From golden deserts and lush savannahs to vibrant cities and ancient landmarks, each country is a unique blend …
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