Pope Francis dies at age 88
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, passed away on April 21, 2025, at 88. As the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church,…
Springtime Joy: Communities Unite in Easter Celebrations
In cities and towns worldwide, the Easter season has once again united communities in a vibrant celebration of hope, renewal, and joy. From the bustling streets of Stronghaven to the…
What Easter is all about
Christians celebrate Easter to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a cornerstone of their faith. According to Christian belief, Jesus was crucified on Good Friday, died for the sins of…
Adriani Relandi’s Account of Palestine
Introduction In 1695, Adriani Relandi described the region then known as Palestine. The author was a distinguished Dutch geographer, cartographer, voyager, and philologist who exhibited proficiency in several languages, notably…
The Voynich Manuscript
Introduction The Voynich manuscript is one of the most enigmatic and mysterious texts in history. This illustrated codex, written in an unknown script referred to as "Voynichese," has puzzled scholars,…
Ale’s Stones
Introduction Ale's Stones (Swedish: Ales stenar) is a megalithic monument located in Scania, the southernmost province of Sweden. This site features an oval-shaped stone ship, with the stones at both…
A Dangerous Path
Our concerns about the administration in America have worsened more than anticipated during this first month in office. Here are some examples: - The Western world is now divided, which aligns…
The Man Who Saved The Manuscripts Of Timbuktu
Abdel Kader Haidara is a Malian librarian whose story is recounted in Joshua Hammer's essay, "The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu (And Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts)."…
Cancel culture in botany
Recently, botanists voted to change the names of over 200 species that contained a racial slur related to the word "caffra. These changes are intended to remove offensive terminology and…
The Lego story
The Birth of LEGO The LEGO Group traces its origins back to 1932 when Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish carpenter, founded the company. Initially, Ole Kirk produced wooden toys, household…