Culture & Society

Swedish archaeologists uncover brutal 5th century massacre Maev Kennedy   A three-year dig has uncovered the shocking violence with which the inhabitants of the coastal village of Sandby Borg were struck down. Archaeologists in Sweden have uncovered startling...

Are witches the ultimate feminists? Kim Kelly   A new book argues that witchcraft’s proponents were among the first to champion the cause and compares their treatment with that of Hillary Clinton. Men have always feared powerful women,...

Del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' wins Golden Lion at Venice   Guillermo del Toro's beat contenders including George Clooney's "Suburbicon" and Alexander Payne's "Downsizing." Guillermo del Toro's monster thriller 'The Shape of Water' has won the...

Scientists discover ancient Mayan city hidden under Guatemalan jungle   Aerial laser mapping detects thousands of hidden structures in Peten region, suggesting its population was millions more than previously thought. Researchers using a high-tech aerial mapping technique...

Elton John Announces 300-Stop Farewell Tour, Retirement   Elton John announces he will retire after embarking on one final three-year, 300-stop world tour, “The Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour”.   https://youtu.be/tvvCmO-s3wo ET Canada -  24 Ιαν 2018   Source: YouYube

Hot air balloons boost tourism in Turkey’s Cappadocia   Turkish tourism body expects a total of 300,000 tourists are expected to explore the city in the air by the end of 2017. Hot air balloon tours in...

Are Canadian Marijuana Stocks a Boom or Bust Industry? by Dale Harris   Canada just passed a major overhaul to their marijuana laws. But don’t light up your bud in celebration just yet. This overhaul was intended...

Friends, Romans, naked wolf-men ... why an ancient festival is still controversial Krešimir Vuković   The annual Lupercalia festival turned society upside down – and the location of its starting point is still hotly debated. ...

New York-bound, a ballet star rises in Bollywood's heartland   The 16-year-old son of an Indian metal welder has received an invitation from the American Ballet Theatre's Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School in New York City for...

'Proud to be Mexican': Meet the baby whose huge image gazes over the border Rory Carroll in Tecate, Mexico   The art installation emerged last week near Tecate, highlighting controversy over Trump’s proposed wall – but Kikito’s...