Living in a city can be a noisy existence. Long-time residents grow used to the cacophony, but the buzz of traffic, wail of sirens, hum of air conditioners and bustle of people at all hours could be enough to drive a newcomer up the wall. That experience, a new study finds, is also true for … Read more
When the film Gone With the Wind debuted in 1939, an extravagant premiere gala unfolded over three days in downtown Atlanta. Thousands gathered outside Loew’s Grand Theater, which had been decorated to resemble a Southern plantation home, to watch the stars arrive. Four Confederate veterans in uniform were presented to thunderous applause. The crowds saw … Read more
Veronika Denner felt like she was dying. She had blood in her stool, an overactive bladder and such severe, debilitating pain that she compared it to barbed wire being cinched around her diaphragm, intestines and pelvis. The doctor ran the standard tests, checking her complete blood count, inflammatory markers and her abdomen via ultrasound. But … Read more
London is a city of layers, where shining skyscrapers are built atop some of the city’s oldest ancient sites. Recent excavations, such as a Roman basilica unearthed in London’s financial district, exemplify the city’s rich history. For many years, however, there were few protocols for the preservation or proper excavation of artifacts. “We used to … Read more
Historians have long assumed that ancient Egyptian pyramids were constructed primarily for royals and high-status individuals—those with the money and power required to build such grand structures. But new research at the archaeological site of Tombos in present-day Sudan is complicating that narrative. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Anthropological Archaeology, … Read more