The Nile in Marble: A Roman Masterpiece in the Vatican Museums
The Statue of the Nile in the Vatican Museums is a monumental marble sculpture from the 2nd century AD, created…
Scientists Name New Australian Insect Genus After Taylor Swift
Scientists have named a newly described genus of Australian plant-feeding insects Swiftiephylus, in tribute to Taylor Swift and her fans.…
Why Apples and Honey? The Meaning Behind a Rosh Hashanah Tradition
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar. It marks the…
Oil Tops $100 a Barrel as Middle East Conflict Intensifies
Global oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel on Wednesday, as escalating conflict in the Middle East raised new concerns…
Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Nearly 3,000 Flights in Indonesia
A powerful eruption of Anak Krakatau caused major travel disruption across Indonesia, temporarily shutting airports serving Jakarta and affecting nearly…
The Clock That Stopped at 11:02 in Nagasaki
Inside the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum is a damaged clock whose hands are frozen at 11:02 a.m. That was the…
Venice Celebrates Centuries of Tradition With Regata Storica on the Grand Canal
Venice brought centuries of rowing tradition back to the Grand Canal on Sunday, September 6, with the 2026 edition of…
Thousands Evacuated in Germany After WWII Bomb Discovery
More than 5,000 people were evacuated from their homes in Kiel, Germany, on Sunday after authorities discovered an unexploded American…
French Women Wear Hijabs in Solidarity After Marine Le Pen Renews Call for Public Ban
FRANCE — Women across France are posting photos and videos of themselves wearing hijabs in solidarity with Muslim women after…
Cambridge Scientists Show ‘Irreversible’ Nerve Damage May Be Reversible
CAMBRIDGE, UK — Scientists at the University of Cambridge have found a way to restart the growth of damaged nerve…