Scientists have identified a giant new species of mosasaur, a marine reptile that lived alongside dinosaurs and dominated prehistoric oceans. The newly described hunter, named tylosaurus rex (Or T. rex), measured up to 43 feet long and is one of the largest mosasaurs ever discovered. The research was led by scientists from the American Museum …
Textiles preserved in whalers’ burials from the Liknesset site in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway Svalbard, Norway – The remains of 20 whalers have been found in a high Arctic graveyard damaged by rapid warming, by Lise Loktu of the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research and Elin Therese Brodholt of Oslo University Hospital. live science …
Steven Andrew Sales was born on March 14, 1964 in Gander, Newfoundland, to Wayne G. and Sharon L. (Grashe) Sales. As a child, Steve had a curious nature and was far more worldly than his years. He was an avid collector of postage stamps from distant countries and was an amateur radio operator who recorded …
In this month’s thrifted goodies, I’m sharing what I found at the thrift store to add to my vintage collections…all on a budget! It’s no secret that the thrift store is my happy place. It doesn’t matter if I have five minutes or one hour…however much time I have on a given day for a …
I recently watched an interview I did for CoinSupplyPlanet.com a few years ago and I thought it might be worth sharing here as it is still as relevant as the day it was recorded. http://blog.coinsupplyplanet.com/interview-wayne-sayles/ The full interview can be viewed and read at the above link
Ebola epidemic spreads in central Africa Declared a “public health emergency of international concern”“By the World Health Organization (WHO). till 22 mayMore than 800 Ebola cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including more than 180 deaths; These counts include both suspected and laboratory-confirmed cases of the disease. There are also …
Let’s chat about mindful thrifting and answer the tricky question…is your secondhand habit actually sustainable? Ah, thrifting- the most glorious thing in all the land. And, I think we’ve all been there…the thrill of a big thrift haul, cart overflowing, and feeling victorious. I know I have! But, is more always better, even secondhand? I’ve …
Scientists have identified the oldest known human remains in northern Britain as those of a young girl who lived about 11,000 years ago. Found in a Cumbrian cave and nicknamed “Osic Lass”, she was probably between 2.5 and 3.5 years old when she died. Evidence from nearby ornaments and several burials suggests that the cave …
Our featured artwork for the month of May is this extraordinary, exhibition-quality Japanese bronze and multimetal koro, a stunning example of the technical ingenuity, symbolism, and artistic ambition of the Japanese Meiji-era. As always with our articles and stories, you can click on any particular image for a closer look. In this blog, we’ll look …
