500-year-old diaries tell a story of plague, famine and ‘despair’ in Transylvania
Researchers are using diary entries, travel notes, religious registers, and other primary historical records to better understand extreme climate shifts in Transylvania during the 16th century.
Research finds we're eating younger, smaller cod—and that matters
That bag of cod filets you pick up at the grocer comes from fish much likely much smaller and younger than its ancestors that ...
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Movie review «The Damned»
On February 6, a dark folk-horror film «The Damned», co-produced by the cinemas of the UK, Iceland, Ireland, the US and ...
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Vatican Library exhibition traces historic journeys during jubilee year
The exhibition features approximately 1,200 newspapers from remote regions and artistic works inspired by pioneering ...
As Bleak as It Is, This Drama Still Might Be One of the Most Visually Stunning Films of the Decade
Godland is a meandering Icelandic drama that is one of the most stunning and gorgeously shot films of the decade.
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New children’s book explores Eau Claire in the late 19th century
EAU CLAIRE— Local author Frank Smoot and the Chippewa Valley Museum recently teamed up to create the book “oh claire! lost at half moon lake,” a children’s adventure book exploring what Eau Claire ...
Trump isn’t the first U.S. politician with his eye on Greenland
Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Store and/or access information on a device. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience ...
The Daily Telegraph15d
How to spend an easy-going weekend in Reykjavik
It’s no secret by now that Iceland’s laid-back, diminutive capital punches way above its weight on pretty much every level. It's ostensibly a cosmopolitan and highly progressive fishing ...
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Fire damages a 19th century district town hall in Paris, leaving the bell tower at risk of collapse
PARIS (AP) — Fire engulfed the town hall of Paris’ 12th district early Monday, causing no casualties but severely damaging the bell tower of the 19th century building. Paris police prefect ...
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Handball: Egypt suffer 24-27 defeat to Iceland in World Championship
The Egyptian national handball team suffered a narrow defeat to Iceland in the main round of the 2025 World Men's Handball Championship on Wednesday, falling 27-24 in a hard-fought game.
The Conversation24d
History under the floorboards: decoding the diets of institutionalised women in 19th century Sydney
The barracks is World Heritage Listed for its convict history, but is equally important for the story of 19th century Australian immigration. After the end of convict transportation to New South ...
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Dried plants 19th-century Australian colonial institution indicate secret, illicit snacking among residents
Analysis of dried plant remains from a 19th-century Australian colonial institution reveals the consumption of various foods not listed in official records, suggesting secretive snacking by residents.