Tasso Heritage Center
The Center houses artifacts from the island and Sierra Leone, including cultural masks and pottery and stoneware shards documenting the long history of connection between Tasso and the world.
What Lies Beneath the Gravestone of a Fictional It Girl?
The sight of the tomb might have evoked sighs or even tears in the tender-hearted readers of Susanna Rowsonâs 1791 novel Charlotte, A Tale of Truth, who would have recalled how Miss Temple, a naive 16-year-old British girl, had been seduced by the villainous rake Lord Montraville, brought to America, and then abandoned as he went off to marry another woman and fight in the Revolutionary War.
In Rio, a Reincarnated Spirit Can Chase Away the Rain
The belief that a religious or spiritual entity has the power to control the weather is widespread in Brazil, where there is âa ritualized understanding of nature,â says Renzo Taddei, an associate professor of anthropology at the Federal University of SĂŁo Paulo who has studied the Foundation.
Three ways to lace hiking boots to relieve discomfort
The toe-relief lacing technique helps relieve pressure on swollen or sore toes by loosening the front of the boot while maintaining a secure fit elsewhere.
This Island in Nova Scotia Seems More Like Scotland Than Canada
And even though the ongoing cultural exchange with other Gaelic traditions has the potential to compromise the integrity of Cape Bretonâs unique musical style, they are invaluable connections as long as local practitioners navigate their differences with intentionality.
From Castles to Canals: 4 Epic European River Cruises
Europeâs Rhine, Moselle, Seine, and Danube rivers bring many of the continentâs most timeless landmarks and best-kept secrets front and center, as they wind past rolling vineyards and impressive fortress ruins, utilizing remarkable feats of engineering as they go.
âK-S 14â Infantry Bunker
The fort is open for a visit and the local military museum is based there, disclosing the day-to-day life of Czechoslovak soldiers and the functioning of the interwar Army.
Island Hopping Through The Pacific
Whether youâre looking to spend your time hiking up the side of a volcano, or lounging on a pristine white beach, the chances are good that youâll find a destination that suits you.
Sail Away With Classic Harbor Line
Added to CHLâs expanding eco-focused Urban Naturalist series, our journey began with passage through Buttermilk Channel, the tidal strait between Brooklyn and reborn, multi-use Governors Island which dairy farmers once boated across to sell their milk in Manhattan markets.
Everything you knew about hiking in lightning is probably wrong
Interestingly, 80% of lightning strike victims are male â a likely correlation to the higher percentage of men who either work outdoors or spend their leisure time outside.
‘Die RĂ€uberköpfe’ (‘The Robbers’ Heads’)
On an exterior wall of a convent in Kiel, northern Germany, two stone medallions known as Die RÀuberköpfe ("The Robbers' Heads") display carved portraits that local lore links to two infamous highwaymen, Kruse and Rott.
Southwold Sailorsâ Reading Room
Walking inside feels like a step back in time, with wooden paneling, simple furniture, and various maritime artifacts like ship models and navigation tools, all creating a charming atmosphere.
As Cities Get Warmer, Rat Populations Are on the Rise
âIn cities that have experienced the fastest warming temperatures, they tended to have faster increases in their rat numbers as well,â said Jonathan Richardson, an urban ecologist at the University of Richmond and lead author of the paper.
Old San Juan: Explore a Gorgeous Walled City in Puerto Rico
Counter culture luminaries such as beat poet Allen Ginsberg, writer and journalist Hunter S. Thompson, and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards often frequented El Batey when the bar first opened.
Missouriâs Great Snake Escape and 4 Other Stories
For several months, residents used garden tools to ward off the slithering intruders, while local authorities took to more drastic measures, which included everything from homemade snares to bullets.
Austin, Texas
Located near the shores of Lady Bird Lake where crisscrossing pedestrian paths are tread every weekend by shirtless joggers and stroller pushing mommy bloggers, the Carpenter is a part of Bunkhouse Hotels, a mini-Austin empire started by lesbian hotelier and local âqueen of coolâ Liz Lambert (who is no longer affiliated with the company).
The Quest to Save the Worldâs Rarest Pasta
At that point, it was ready to crack into pieces, simmer in mutton broth for just one minute, then ladle into bowls filled with Pecorino Primo Sale, a young, mild sheepâs milk cheese.