It is resting deep in the Antarctic waters, virtually intact, and it will be left untouched. — The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, the last expedition of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. An introduction full of romance, excitement, and adventure to one of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s missions to try to reach the South Pole. The Irish-Anglo explorer pushed the limits of Antarctic exploration. Ever active, his passion for…

Digital, decentralized, unique, and very, very valuable. NFTs are much more than blockchain art. — The World Wide Web has entered its new iteration which has been called Web 3.0, most commonly ‘web3’. Basically, it is a decentralized online world based on blockchain technology (blockchain is a list of records, or blocks, linked to one another using cryptography and therefore virtually impossible to hack).

This form of blockchain gives you art ownership, money, status, and access. — People might not know about Web3, the new iteration of the World Wide Web, “the internet”. I didn’t even know there were other 2 of them, because I don’t work in or around the digital technological world. …

CrossFitters, Spartan Racers, or UFC fighters? — There are a lot of tough sports out there and plenty of people discuss which is the toughest and by extension, which champion is the best athlete overall. I have spent years training, and still do. I have changed many gyms, and tried different martial arts and sports on top…

Her artistic talent was but one of her many virtues. — Rose Cecil O’Neill is known for the creation of Kewpie, the most famous cartoon until Mickey Mouse, and for her overall graphic skills. Yet her commitment went quite beyond illustration or art in general. Born on 25 June 1874, she grew up in a large family of five other siblings…

Real life San Galgano’s legend of how his faith led his sword through solid rock. — Siena, Tuscany. Drive south-west for 45 minutes through hills, fields, and tree-lined roads out of a postcard. There are few cars on the snaking asphalt. The road’s last few hundred feet are lined with tall cypresses, a sign a destination is ahead. True enough, the tall Abbey of San Galgano…

Astoria is historic, multi-faceted, and immersed in the pristine Oregon wilderness. — The town of Astoria might be described by some as a sleepy town. Shy of two-hour drive from Portland, among the green landscape of the Beaver State (Oregon’s nickname), the arrival is relaxing and usually traffic-free. Location, history, and nature are the most established interesting aspects of the town, but…

Science says impairments in development and learning will happen — I was travelling on a train from Brighton to London last spring. A young mother had her baby on her lap, playing with her. The mother had a face mask on, as per Covid-19 government regulations. “It’s strange for the kid to see half the faces, isn’t it?” …

Ancient Romans technological mastery, engineering inventiveness, and architectural creativity ushered the current era of the architectural dome. — A vast semi-spherical cover rising tall from the perimeter structure. Light floods in from the oculus or from the side openings. Perhaps the surfaces are elaborated with decorations or frescoes. Solemnity, awe, and wonder fill a perceptive and attentive visitor.