Thousands of lives were changed forever in 79 CE when Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying Pompeii under 23 feet of ash and debris. Over 2,000 people died in the disaster, many of whom were trapped inside their homes. For the first time, researchers have fully sequenced the DNA of a single victim. We now have a better understanding of the people who lived in Pompeii as a result of … [Read more...] about A Scientists Successfully Sequence the DNA of Man From the Pompeii Eruption for the First Time
2,000-Year-Old Roman Glass Bowl Found by Archaeologists in Perfect Condition
The ancient Roman Empire reached Spain, Britain, and Germany at the height of its dominance, in addition to Italy. Archaeologists are still finding opulent mansions and abandoned roads as evidence of this powerful civilization. A fortunate group of archaeologists in the Netherlands discovered a rare Roman glass bowl in perfect condition, whereas the majority of these finds are … [Read more...] about 2,000-Year-Old Roman Glass Bowl Found by Archaeologists in Perfect Condition
Meet Pisco, The Cute Cat That Resembles Puss in Boots.
Despite your best efforts, Pisco will always be cuter than you. With his giant eyes and ginger-tinged fur, the golden British shorthair resembles Puss in Boots from Shrek 2, especially when he makes the iconic "please give me treats" expression. And he really nailed that expression. You can see Pisco's propensity for posing by visiting his Instagram account, where he … [Read more...] about Meet Pisco, The Cute Cat That Resembles Puss in Boots.
A Scared Puppy Appears On The Porch, And A Woman Notices A Black Spot On Her Buttocks And Acts Quickly
I've read numerous stories about dogs rescued from a variety of situations. But this one really spoke to me. Perhaps because it is about a regular person, rather than an animal organization, who helped a puppy. And it demonstrates that we can all make a difference. This story took place just before Hurricane Irma hit Florida last month. People in the area were frantically … [Read more...] about A Scared Puppy Appears On The Porch, And A Woman Notices A Black Spot On Her Buttocks And Acts Quickly
The Man Who Bought a Island and What He Did With It
A man living alone on an island like Robinson Crusoe for almost 20 years faces eviction from his castaway oasis. The Australian man has been living on tiny Restoration Island off the north-eastern coast of Australia since 1993 after the former high-flying Sydney businessman lost £6.5 million in the 1987 stock market crash. Living off crabs and coconuts, and connected to … [Read more...] about The Man Who Bought a Island and What He Did With It