Molouk Y. Ba-Isa I Arab News IF you ask children from outside the region about what fascinates them most in the Middle East, mummies are usually high on their list of curiosities. Mummies have been in the news lately thanks to new discoveries by world-renowned archaeologist, Dr. Zahi Hawass (http://dr.hawass.com/) and US President Barack Obama's sightseeing while on a diplomatic visit to Egypt. A new exhibition, "Fascinating Egyptian Mummies"...
Xinjiang: A history of intertwined ethnic ties
China Daily
China Daily
Nine years ago, I had a chance to ride along the northern rim of the Tarim basin, cut cross the Tianshan Mountains, and pass through the southern rim of the Turban basin in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. As the...
Today in Science History
The Examiner
The Examiner
Comment RSS Email Print In 1498, the bristle toothbrush was invented in China. Coarse hairs taken from the back of a hog’s neck were used for the bristles, attached at right angles to a bone or bamboo handle...
History, culture, gastronomy, the Konkan coast has it all
The Times of India
The Times of India
Text: “Yeva Konkan aaploch asa!!” In this land of Parshuram I realise, at every turn, on every visit, the simple yet pertinent truth of the...
Oklahoma educator digs ‘Time Team’ role Oklahoman part of elite group searching for clues to history
The Oklahoman
The Oklahoman
Comments 0 In Oklahoma, all you have to do is explore the Arbuckle Mountains to find dozens of fossils. When Joe Watkins was a boy, his interest in fossils and dinosaurs made him want to be a paleontologist when he grew...
THE OPEN 2009: Ian Poulter plans to trespass into history
The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail
Picture the sight of Ian Poulter walking on the 18th green at Turnberry late last Sunday evening, no doubt dreaming idly of seven days hence, his arms wrapped around the Claret Jug. Then came an abrupt voice to disturb...
Reversing the flow of history
The Examiner
The Examiner
Comment RSS Email Print A recording of the music of Donald Francis Tovey, better known as a theorist (from Amazon.com) When it comes to the analysis of music, there is a special place in my heart for Donald Francis...
Gin making history's slowest comeback
The Examiner
The Examiner
Comment RSS Email Print William M. Dowd photo One of the big news stories emerging from the annual Tales of the Cocktail extravaganza in New Orleans is that gin is making a comeback. In just one example of...
Griego: Steal a relic, shatter a history
Denver Post
Denver Post
Related ArticlesJul 7:Emotions run hot over artifact raids in UtahJul 6:Utah mother, daughter plead guilty in artifacts caseJun 19:FBI: 2nd defendant in artifacts case found deadJun 17:Feds face criticism over arrests in...
Wally Buono's quest to become the winningest coach in CFL history is one of the stories to watch for this season
National Post
National Post
By Sean Fitz-Gerald, National PostJune 30, 2009 11:31 AM Wally Buono is almost guaranteed to claim the CFL record for coaching wins this season. He currently sits four behind current leader Don Matthews. Photograph by:...
Homeschool lesson plans based on this week in history July 12 through July 18
The Examiner
The Examiner
Comment RSS Email Print wa George Washington Carver was a pioneer in botany. There will be two articles this week. This one covers July 12 through July 18, sorry for the delay in getting it out. The second article will...




