Located in beautiful Centre Vale Park, this life-sized steel sculpture of a sitting dog has gained a reputation for bringing good fortune to anybody who gives it a friendly pat. The statue, which is also known by the name of Victor, is dedicated to the canine companion of former mayor Albert Palmer….
Chantal Akerman’s 1975 film Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles is a universally acclaimed masterpiece, though very few non-cinephiles have seen or even heard of it. A 200-minute behemoth of avant-garde feminist cinema, it follows the quotidian tedium of a widowed mother as she manages her chores and occasional sex work, slowly unraveling and culminating in a sudden murder. In 2022, the cult classic was crowned as the “greatest film of all time” in the prestigious Sight and Sound poll……
In 1921, Rudolph Carpenter of Lititz, Pennsylvania, created this towering, one-of-a-kind clock which is composed of 50,000 individual pieces of wood. A total of 20 different species of wood were used to create this marvel of timekeeping, which include walnut, pine, white holly, ebony, cherry, rose, and mahogany, among others. The interworkings inside are also made of wood. Very fine details can be seen throughout, right down to teeny tiny eyelashes. This clock, along with a similar clock made……
The Græshoppebroen, also called the Karrebæksminde Bridge, spans the fjord between the summer getaway island of Enø and the idyllic fishing village of Karrebæksminde, southwest of Næstved, Denmark. Its playful name, the Grasshopper Bridge, stems from its structure, reminiscent of a massive grasshopper. The robust folding bridge extends approximately 300 feet and supports a weight of 200 tons. Its counterweight, ingeniously crafted from concrete, recycled horseshoes, and axle steel, ensures its stability. Originally gray when inaugurated in 1936, the……
Villarrubia de Santiago, a quaint town in the province of Toledo located approximately an hour from Madrid, harbors a secret that has remained concealed from the public for centuries: La Cueva de la Yedra. Recently renovated, this cave is now open to visitors. The cave’s architecture is remarkable, featuring a circular chamber adorned with columns. Interestingly, this circular room is encircled by nine columns, with an additional central column. However, rather surprisingly, these columns do not support the cave’s……
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the Old Cahawba Archeological Park, perhaps one of Alabama‘s most famous ghost towns. At one time, it was the center of life in this southern state. We unravel the surprising tale of this onetime capital city. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you……
As remarkable as the rise of solar and wind farms has been over the last 20 years, achieving complete decarbonization is going to require a host of complementary technologies. That’s because renewables offer only intermittent power. They also can’t directly provide the high temperatures necessary for many industrial processes. Now, 247Solar is building high-temperature concentrated solar power systems that use overnight thermal energy storage to provide round-the-clock power and industrial-grade heat. The company’s modular systems can be used as……
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics on Tuesday reported a 10-fold increase in operating profit for the last quarter as the expansion of artificial intelligence technologies drives a rebound in the markets for computer memory chips. The South Korean semiconductor and smartphone giant said its operating profit for the Jan-March quarter came in at 6.6 trillion won ($4.8 billion), up from the 640 billion won ($465 million) it earned during the same period last year. Revenue rose by…
Key members of Congress announced an agreement Monday on a $105 billion bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for five years ahead of a May 10 deadline. The 1,000-page bill would raise hiring targets for air traffic control and would codify in law a rule the Biden administration introduced this month requiring airlines to offer refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights, among other consumer-focused provisions. The legislation also would add flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, despite opposition from U.S. senators from…
University of Southern California protesters fight with University Public Safety officers as they try to remove tents at the campus’ Alumni Park during a pro-Palestinian occupation on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)(AP/Richard Vogel) University of Southern California protesters fight with University Public Safety officers as they try to remove tents at the campus’ Alumni Park during a pro-Palestinian occupation on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)(AP/Richard Vogel) Student protests over…
The Blues Museum traces the history of blues from its roots in Afro-American culture through its spread by entertainers out of the South and later its influence on rock and roll. The St. Louis museum explores this history through traditional museum exhibits as well as performances and hands-on experiences….
When many think of Ancient Roman stadiums, gladiators or chariot racing often come to mind. But another type of games took place in such amphitheaters during spring time—ones full of colors, flowers, and sex. Floralia was a festival that occurred in late April till early May to celebrate the end of winter and honor a fertility goddess—who may or may not have been a “prostitute.” Whatever can be said of the deity, the celebration itself most definitely included sex……
The visit to the Rosa Bonheur house is a unique experience because it offers a glimpse into the life and work of a pioneering female artist. Bonheur was a renowned 19th-century French painter known for her realistic animal paintings and her unconventional lifestyle. Visiting Bonheur’s home and studio allows visitors to explore the spaces where she lived and created her art, gaining insight into her creative process and the environment that inspired her work. The house itself is a……
Sais to be discovered by a man named Ukwa, from the Umucheke family of Ifite-Ogbunike, the Ogbunike Cave is a system of caverns nested within a sizable subterranean chasm, entwined by a confusing maze of winding passageways. Legend has it that the caves were created by a deity, Ogba, who they believe lives within. The walkway into the valley where the caves are located is made up of about 317 steps. When they arrive, visitors are greeted by water……
A new ruling from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), known as the Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure, went into effect last fall. The ruling requires public companies to disclose whether their boards of directors have members with cybersecurity expertise. Specifically, registrants are required to disclose whether the entire board, a specific board member, or a board committee is responsible for the oversight of cyber risks; the processes by which the board is informed about……
