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Is It Possible That the Oldest Stone Tools on Earth Were Not Made by Humans?
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (1750+ words) Address: 102-7575 Trans-Canada Highway Montreal, QC H4T 1V6 Canada A chance discovery at Lomekewi in Kenya pushed the origins of stone tool making back to 3.3 million years ago. Who made these ancient stone tools? It is July 2011, near the western shore of Lake…...
Rethinking the Samurai with British Museum Experts
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (413+ words) Address: 102-7575 Trans-Canada Highway Montreal, QC H4T 1V6 Canada An interview with Rosina Buckland and Oleg Benesch, co-authors of "Samurai,' published alongside the British Museum's major exhibition. When you picture samurai, you probably picture a warrior with a kabuto helmet and a katana....
Reina Sofía's Director Explains How the Museum Highlights "Forgotten" Artists
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (810+ words) A talk with Reina Sof'a's director Manuel Segade, as the Museo seeks to recontextualize Spain's recent history through the inclusion of previously "forgotten" and underrepresented artists. Since its inception, the Museo Reina Sof'a in Madrid has stood as a bastion…...
Why Derry Has Been at the Heart of Northern Irish History Since the 17th Century
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (502+ words) With its steep hills and wide city walls, Derry/Londonderry has been at the center of Irish and Northern Irish history since the 17th century. Historically, the city walls, now lined with more than 20 cannons and fully accessible on foot, have…...
Understanding Karl Jenkins in 6 Compositions
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (604+ words) Discover a world of soundscapes filled with world music, from African rhythms to New Age influences, in one of our times" most prolific composers: Sir Karl Jenkins. The above lyrics by an anonymous medieval poet may be simple, but they…...
Was Napoleon Short? Here’s the Truth About His Height
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (1153+ words) Think Napoleon was short? Discover the 200-year-old lie created by propaganda and find out the surprising truth about the French emperor's real height. Few historical figures attract as much attention as Napoleon Bonaparte. Over the last roughly two centuries, scholars…...
8 Essential Alfred Hitchcock Movies Every Film Lover Must See
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (743+ words) 8 Essential Alfred Hitchcock Movies Every Film Lover Must See'TheCollector 8 Essential Alfred Hitchcock Movies Every Film Lover Must See Alfred Hitchcock has crafted many of the best thriller films of all time. Here are eight of Hitchcock's movies you can't miss....
Why Did the Britons Stop Using the Name ‘Arthur’ After King Arthur?
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (659+ words) Why Did the Britons Stop Using the Name "Arthur" After King Arthur?TheCollector Why Did the Britons Stop Using the Name "Arthur" After King Arthur? According to some researchers, there is evidence that the medieval Britons avoided using the name…...
Dr. Paul Cartledge on Athenian Democracy in the Age of Pericles
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (408+ words) An interview with Cambridge's Dr. Paul Cartledge on his upcoming biography, "Pericles: Statesman, Demagogue, Eccentric.' In the 5th century BC, Pericles was a central figure of Athens' Golden Age. He guided the development of democracy and shaped the ancient city's art…...
9 Historic Places to Visit Between San Diego and Glacier National Park
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (392+ words) Address: 102-7575 Trans-Canada Highway Montreal, QC H4T 1V6 Canada These nine stops on the road between San Diego and Glacier National Park are ideal for exploring the history of the region's Native tribes and early settlers. Built with adobe bricks and consisting of…...