We've all seen the iconic white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome. But did you know that these statues were not originally white? In fact, they were painted in a wide range of bright colors. Roman artists used a variety of pigments, painting media, and surface applications to embellish their marble sculptures. Common pigments included cinnabar for red, ochre for … [Read more...] about Did You Know? Ancient Roman Statues Were Actually Colorful
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Three dogs were almost euthanized when their owner was in coma — stranger steps up to take them all in
When a woman was left in a coma after being hit by a truck, her three dogs were brought to a shelter with uncertain futures. But thankfully, one stranger stepped up to take them in and save their lives. According to KENS 5, a woman from San Antonio was hit by a truck during her daily run, leaving her in a coma. The tragic situation was made even worse by the fact that … [Read more...] about Three dogs were almost euthanized when their owner was in coma — stranger steps up to take them all in
Sheep were trapped by rising flood waters — until hero sheepdog swims out to save them
Sheepdogs play an invaluable role on many farms with their amazing ability to round up sheep. And recently, one clever sheepdog went the extra mile by swimming across floodwaters to save a group of stranded ewes. Patsy the sheepdog lives on a farm with his owner Llŷr Derwydd in Denbighshire, Wales. Patsy is great at rounding up the sheep — a skill that came especially in … [Read more...] about Sheep were trapped by rising flood waters — until hero sheepdog swims out to save them
Fake Trees Were Used in WW1 as Observation Posts
During World War I, both sides of the conflict used fake trees as observation posts. These trees were made from a variety of materials, including wood, metal, and canvas. They were carefully camouflaged to blend in with their surroundings, and they were often equipped with periscopes or other optical devices to allow soldiers to see over the enemy's trenches. Fake trees were … [Read more...] about Fake Trees Were Used in WW1 as Observation Posts
Intact Dinosaur Veins Were Running With Blood 80 Million Years Ago
The realm of paleontology never ceases to amaze us with jaw-dropping discoveries, and this particular revelation is nothing short of extraordinary. Fossilized dinosaur bones, while always fascinating, have now gifted us with a remarkable treat - a glimpse into the world of prehistoric soft tissue that has astonishingly endured the ravages of time. A few years ago, a group of … [Read more...] about Intact Dinosaur Veins Were Running With Blood 80 Million Years Ago