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A long-standing history of studying the skies Similar to other religious tradition, interest in the heavens grew out of a need to set the calendar and establish dates for religious holidays. The day Easter should fall on, for example, led to the creation of the Gregorian Calendar in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII. Used to […]
Kamalapur Railway Station, Bangladesh. Image © Randhir Singh Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/991027/shaping-history-the-impact-of-women-architects-in-post-colonial-south-asia In the mid-twentieth century, a set of South Asian countries collectively experienced a catharsis from colonizers’ rule. The period that followed sparked an era of ideas and philosophies for a new future. During this time, architects were pivotal […]
RuPaul, the iconic drag queen and TV personality, shares his life with his longtime partner and now husband, Georges LeBar. This article delves into who LeBar is, his career, and his enduring relationship with RuPaul, which has flourished for decades. We’ll explore LeBar’s work, his life away from the spotlight, and how he and RuPaul […]
Steve Jurczyk’s NASA career began in 1988 at Langley Research Center as an engineer in the Electronic Systems Branch. During his time at Langley, he served in other roles, including director of engineering and director of research and technology. Jurczyk was named as director of Langley in 2014, then in 2015 he left Langley to […]
Phineas Gage in the time after his accident. Phineas Gage is perhaps the most famous neurological patient in modern history, called one of the “great medical curiosities of all time” and a “living part of medical folklore.” Malcolm MacMillan of the University of Melbourne records that two-thirds of introductory psychology textbooks cover Gage and his […]
First Lady Jackie Kennedy may have known more of her husband’s extramarital affairs than had been previously assumed. Throughout their ten-year marriage, and even now decades after his death, rumor is rife regarding Kennedy’s mistresses. Fascination with one of America’s most high-profile first couples refuses to abate. With the release of “Jackie” in 2016, Natalie […]
“This special gathering will offer a space to reflect on the impact of Gulen’s teachings, celebrate his message of love, tolerance, and hope and share stories and remarks that highlight the profound influence he had on our community,” the organization said. “Together, we will honor his memory with prayers, reflections, and expressions of gratitude for […]
Barnes Neville Wallis. Early life and education Wallis’s early life provided the foundation for his eventual career in engineering. His father, Charles Wallis, was a doctor, but young Barnes developed an early fascination with mechanical objects, much to his father’s frustration. After attending Christ’s Hospital school in Sussex, where he displayed a knack for mathematics […]
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The big story of Election Day 2024 will be the presidential election, and the swift capture of the United States’ highest office by MAGA Republican and former President Donald Trump. In Delaware, it was a different story. Democrats swept all of the big races (including president), and made history while doing it. Delaware state Sen. […]