THE STRONGEST SHIP IN THE WORLD is often considered to be the NS Yamal, a nuclear-powered icebreaker of the Russian “Arktika” class. This formidable vessel is designed to navigate and …
THE STRONGEST SHIP IN THE WORLD Read MoreImagine tracing our human story back to its roots — in Africa, where modern Homo sapiens first emerged around 200,000 to 300,000 years ago. Then, about 60,000 to 80,000 years …
Uncovering the Deep and Diverse Roots of Humanity Read MoreThe Mars, also known as Makalös—a Swedish word meaning “Peerless” or “Matchless”—was one of the largest and most formidable warships of its time. Commissioned by King Eric XIV of Sweden …
A 16th-Century Maritime Giant and Its Tragic Fate Read MoreMalé, the bustling capital of the Maldives, has experienced a dramatic transformation over the past several decades. In the 1960s and 1970s, Malé was a quiet, low-rise island town with …
Malé, the Capital of the Maldives: Then and Now Read MoreNestled within a weathered stone enclosure high in the arid Andean highlands, this ancient burial site lies undisturbed, a solemn sentinel of a forgotten past. Dating back over a millennium, …
Glimpse into Ancient Andean Burial Traditions Read MoreThe sloop Washington, an American-built but Canadian-owned vessel, holds the distinction of being the second-oldest confirmed shipwreck in Lake Ontario and one of the oldest across all of the Great …
The Story of the Sloop Washington Read MoreAl-Khazneh (“The Treasury”) of Petra: Nabatean MasterpieceAl-Khazneh, or “The Treasury,” stands as one of the most elaborate monuments in Petra, the ancient Nabatean city carved from sandstone cliffs in modern-day …
The Timeless Majesty of Petra’s Nabatean Treasury Read MoreDuring the third and last EVA of the final Apollo mission to the Moon – Apollo 17 – on 13 Dec. 1972, Gene Cernan, commander, took this photo at Station …
Jack Schmitt by the Lunar Roving Vehicle at Station 6 Read MoreAnother picture of a rapidly changing climate.Update: Pictures are very powerful things. These images therefore send the science deniers through the roof. It triggers a tremendous amount of cognitive dissonance …
rapidly changing climate. Read MoreEphesus, an ancient city on the western coast of modern-day Turkey, was a thriving hub of commerce, culture, and spirituality.Established around the 10th century BCE, it flourished under Greek and …
A Timeless Crossroads of Commerce, Culture, and Faith Read More