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Snail Mucin Is a Skin Care Sensation With Ancient Origins
Here’s why people have been willingly smearing snail slime on their faces for centuries.Tech - Wired - 8 hours ago -
Reinventing Concrete, the Ancient Roman Way
By learning the secrets of 2,000-year-old cement, researchers are trying to devise greener, more durable modern options.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
The Lei Makers Reimagining an Ancient Tradition
A new generation of floral designers is incorporating fresh styles into their creations.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia
The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.Science - The New York Times - October 23 -
Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks
IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to warWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
This ancient tadpole fossil is the oldest ever discovered
Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known fossil of a tadpole that wriggled around 160 million years agoTech - ABC News - October 30 -
Ancient tomb with jewelry and copper mirrors unearthed in Egypt
The joint Egyptian-American mission excavating the necropolis found coffins for five women, two men and three children.World - CBS News - November 4 -
Lebanon’s ancient heritage faces a barrage of Israeli airstrikes
The conflict is taking a devastating toll on Lebanon’s ancient heritage, with airstrikes wiping out centuries-old villages and endangering fragile, millenia-old archaeological sites, like the Roman ...Top stories - NBC News - 12 hours ago -
Martha Stewart Documentary Says She Was the Original Influencer. Was She?
The new Netflix documentary “Martha” examines the homemaking diva’s illustrious, and complicated, career and personal life.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 10