Construction at Spaanskasteelplein in Ghent unearthed a medieval neighbourhood, including 200+ skeletons, church foundations, and military quarters, buried since 1540. The site, destroyed by Charles V, offers insights into daily life and ancient history before the Spanish Castle.
A railway tunnel project in Varberg, Sweden, uncovered six shipwrecks dating from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, offering a rare, layered view of shipbuilding and harbor life. The finds, including a well-preserved 1530s oak ship, provide insights into Sweden's west coast maritime history.
Empreendedores brasileiros estão capitalizando o crescimento da cultura geek, transformando paixões em negócios lucrativos. Exemplos incluem uma artista plástica em Natal com máscaras artesanais, uma loja de RPG em Porto Alegre com experiência imersiva, e um restaurante temático em São Paulo.
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived at the British Museum in London for the first time in nearly 1,000 years. The 11th-century masterpiece, on loan from France, completed a secretive journey and will be displayed from September 10, 2024, to July 2027, with 100,000 tickets already sold.
Kissing's history is rich and varied, evolving from medieval rituals like the kiss of peace and foot veneration to modern debates on consent and public display. Its meanings have shifted from legal closings and expressions of loyalty to private intimacy and political statements.
RuneScape, a 25-year-old MMORPG, has evolved into a vital virtual social space for thousands, fostering real-world connections and even weddings. Despite humble beginnings, its unique blend of humor and challenging gameplay has maintained a dedicated player base.
O movimento católico ultraconservador Fraternidade Sacerdotal São Pio X, que celebra missas em latim e com padres de costas para os fiéis, planeja ordenar novos bispos sem autorização do Vaticano. O grupo, que cresce no Brasil, já foi excomungado em 1988 e pode sofrer a mesma punição novamente.
A narrow stone corridor within the Dazu Rock Carvings in China, dating from the 9th-13th centuries, astonishes visitors with towering sculpted figures. This UNESCO World Heritage site showcases Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian influences, remarkable for its preservation and depiction of medieval Chinese life.
A Trieste, una coppia di turisti ha insultato bagnanti e un'operatrice del lido Pedocin, l'unica spiaggia in Europa divisa da un muro per sesso, perché invitati a rispettare le regole. L'episodio ha scatenato il dibattito cittadino.
European carmakers are reintroducing small electric cars, moving away from large SUVs. Improved battery tech and lower manufacturing costs enable models like the Renault Twingo E-Tech, aiming to navigate narrow city streets and compete with Chinese manufacturers.
A former Medieval Times "Queen" is suing the dinner theater chain for retaliation, alleging workplace harassment, cyberstalking, and a supervisor-ordered "wardrobe malfunction" plot. Kaitlyn Farrell claims management ignored her reports and escalated abuse after she spoke out.
Nova visão do personagem Robin Hood em filme e livro retoma origens medievais sombrias e violentas, contrastando com a imagem popularizada pela Disney. Historiadores e criadores exploram a complexidade do herói, desafiando visões simplistas de bem e mal.
Moradores de Vlkolínec (Eslováquia) e da Área de Conservação de Ngorongoro (Tanzânia) pedem a remoção de seus locais da Lista de Patrimônio da Humanidade da Unesco, alegando que o turismo e as políticas de conservação prejudicam suas comunidades. O debate expõe o conflito entre interesses locais e a preservação global.
Il ritrovamento del cellulare di Daniela Ruggi, 31enne scomparsa nel settembre 2024 e ritrovata morta nel gennaio 2025, nella torre medievale dove sono stati rinvenuti i suoi resti, potrebbe cambiare lo scenario del caso, allontanando l'ipotesi di omicidio.
Ritrovato il cellulare di Daniela Ruggi, la 31enne scomparsa nel settembre 2024 e i cui resti sono stati trovati a gennaio in una torre medievale. Il ritrovamento potrebbe cambiare lo scenario, allontanando l'ipotesi di omicidio.
Ritrovato il cellulare di Daniela Ruggi, 31enne scomparsa nel settembre 2024 a Vitriola di Montefiorino, i cui resti sono stati trovati in una torre medievale. Il ritrovamento potrebbe allontanare l'ipotesi di omicidio, aprendo a scenari di morte accidentale.
A tradição de Corpus Christi une fé, arte e voluntariado na confecção de tapetes religiosos nas ruas. Em cidades como Vera Cruz e Marília (SP), voluntários dedicam horas à criação de imagens, enquanto Ibitinga (SP) inova usando bordados, impulsionando a economia local.
Nova geração da música brasileira recria o primeiro álbum solo de Cazuza, "Exagerado" (1985), para a série "Replay – Exagerado" do Canal Bis. As regravações inéditas serão lançadas em álbum em 9 de junho e estarão disponíveis no Globoplay.
Israeli forces have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest military incursion in 26 years. The move escalates the conflict with Hezbollah amid ongoing US-brokered ceasefire efforts.
The intact Prittlewell Anglo-Saxon burial site in Essex, described as a princely grave, offers a complete archaeological context challenging the 'Dark Ages' interpretation of early medieval England. Its well-preserved artifacts and arrangement reveal structured elite culture, social hierarchy, and evidence of foreign trade.
Maggot therapy, approved by the FDA in 2004, uses maggots to dissolve dead infected tissue in serious wounds, acting as "nature's microsurgeons." Doctors often turn to this treatment when other methods fail, as it can be less invasive than surgery and avoids the need for anesthesia.
Archaeologists in northwestern Poland have unearthed the medieval town of Stolzenberg, abandoned over 600 years ago, revealing defensive earthworks, street patterns, and hundreds of artefacts, offering insights into medieval settlement and disappearance.
A rare 11th-century royal seal belonging to Edward the Confessor has been rediscovered in the French National Archives in Paris after being missing for over 40 years. The beeswax seal, dating to the 1050s and originally attached to a document from the Abbey of Saint-Denis, is the only complete example of its design from before the Norman Conquest. Dr Guilhem Dorandeu of the University of Exeter found the artefact while examining medieval documents, calling it a 'career-defining moment.' The seal depicts Edward on a throne with Byzantine-inspired symbols, revealing that complex administrative practices credited to the Normans were already developed during his reign.
Scott Parker has left Burnley after the club were relegated from the Premier League, the club announced on Thursday. Parker led the Clarets to promotion last season with a formidable defensive record but won only four top-flight matches this season, conceding goals at a rate of two per game. Michael Jackson has been appointed interim head coach for the remaining games. Parker, who has masterminded three promotions and two relegations across a six-year coaching career, leaves with a year remaining on his contract.
