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Egypt Vows to Protect Historic Monastery Amid Land Dispute

Christianity · Egypt

Egypt Vows to Protect Historic Monastery Amid Land Dispute

48% Right coverage: 21 sources

The Nun of the Mountains and Other Hidden Hermits of New England

Ridgefield, Connecticut · Ridgefield

The Nun of the Mountains and Other Hidden Hermits of New England

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The birds were her only family. In the decades after the American Revolution, gray and wearing rags, the local hermitess Sarah Bishop only descended from her tiny cave in the mountains to attend church in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The church ladies gave Bishop curt pleasantries, but the hermitess avoided all men who showed any interest. As early as 1781, hermits dotted the landscape of New England—but they were not recluses. These vibrant persona…Read Article

World War I Firing Walls

World War I · Aldershot

World War I Firing Walls

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Among the trees and trails of Wellesley Woodland in Aldershot, a town whose history deeply is tied to the British Army, stand the remnants of a World War I machine gun range. Aldershot had, by the dawn of the 20th century, transformed from a small village into the undisputed “Home of the British Army.” This transformation saw Aldershot become, by 1914, the largest army camp in the country, housing 20 percent of the entire British Army. These two…Read Article

Dauer Museum of Classic Cars

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

This museum is not just a collection of over 55 classic cars, but a meticulously curated journey through American and global automotive history, spanning from 1906 to 2020. Visitors can expect to see everything from a 1906 Cadillac delivery truck to rare gems like a 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta (one of only 458 ever made), a 1953 Buick Skylark, and a 1956 Cadillac Eldorado once owned by Marilyn Monroe. The oldest vehicle is a 1906 Cadillac delivery tr…Florida, United States · Florida Read Article

The Eye of God at Newchurch in Pendle

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In the Pendle village of Newchurch, St. Mary's Church tower features a curious oval opening in its west face. Known locally as the 'Eye of God,' many debate whether the eye's purpose is practical or paranormal. The most straightforward explanation suggests that the eye served as an observation point. The church warden likely used it to monitor and prepare for approaching funeral and wedding processions. However, Pendle's history casts a shadow o…England · England See the Story

The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Twenty-six people, including 20 students and six adults, lost their lives during a shooting that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Connecticut on December 14, 2012. The devastating incident is the deadliest mass shooting at an elementary school in United States history, and it prompted a renewed conversation about gun control policies in the U.S. This memorial, named ‘The Clearing’ by its designers, incorporates a granite water…Newtown, Connecticut · Newtown Read Article

Ancient City of Histria

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Histria, named after the Thracian river god, lies on an arid promontory near the mouth of the Danube River on the Romanian coast of the Black Sea. The city was founded by settlers from Miletos in the 7th century BC and maintained its Greek character throughout its history, even during the period of Roman rule. The economic activity of the city was centered around trade and seafaring, which connected Histria to the rest of the Greek world. Tumuli…Romania · Romania Read Article

Heksens Hårbånd (The Witch’s Headband)

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Built in the 13th century, Højelse Church stands quietly in the countryside near Køge, Denmark. In the stone wall dividing the church from its cemetery, a dark boulder catches the eye. Across its surface runs a pale, ribbon-like stripe, which locals have long called Heksens Hårbånd, or “The Witch’s Headband.” According to folklore, the pale band is a strip of an angry old witch’s hair ribbon that turned to stone. The story goes that a witch was …Denmark · Denmark Read Article

Do New York City Rats Deserve Their Bad Rap?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. Dylan Thuras: I’m here with Alan Dovinsky, who is a producer of the Terrestrials podcast. Hi, Alan. Thanks for coming on the show. Alan Dovinsky: Yeah, absolutely. So glad to be here. Dylan: So, it’s Bad Rap Week on the show, and all week we’ve been collaborating with the Terrestrials podcast to tell stories of people, places, animals that have a bad reputatio…Podcast · New York Read Article

‘Cry for Justice – The Scream’

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Outside the Bill Bryson Library at Durham University stands a sculpture by English artist Fenwick Lawson: Cry for Justice – the Scream. The sculpture was inspired by the famous Vietnam War photograph Napalm Girl and Edvard Munch’s The Scream. Lawson captures their sense of angst and despair, departing from the more popular art styles of great men and inspirational figures typically seen on university campuses. The sculpture’s placement outside t…Durham, England · Durham Read Article

The Old Town Hall Bank Museum and Exhibit Hall

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

On an otherwise modern street, a building that appears to be plucked straight from the early 1900s stands tall on Fisher Avenue in Poolesville, Maryland. The Old Town Hall and former National Bank of Poolesville comprise the Historic Medley District along with John Poole House and Seneca Schoolhouse. The Old Town Hall Bank Museum and Exhibit Hall has a permanent Civil War exhibit that highlights Poolesville's role in the war, including local art…Civil War · Poolesville Read Article

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