Archaeological excavations in Pompeii have unearthed a new discovery after researchers exhumed the petrified remains horses and their riding accessories, the Italian newspaper Ansa reported Sunday. Inside the ancient villa of a high-ranking military officer, the remains of two or three horses were found, Pompeii archaeological park head Massimo Osanna told Ansa. Volcanic ash and scalding vapors serging from the mouth of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. killed city residents and suff

Winter is around the corner and with falling snowflakes come microscopic plastic particles, at least that’s what scientists say is happening in the Arctic right now. Over 10,000 particles of plastic were found per litre of snow in the Arctic, a new study conducted by a team of German-Swiss researchers said in a study published in the journal Science Advances. Rubber particles and fibres were also detected in the freshly fallen snow samples collected from the Svalbard islands

This Civil War medical kit was handed down generations from a field surgeon to his grandson, Dr.William S. Hagler (55). New research shows that without the aid of anesthetic, Incan surgeons were more skilled than Civil War doctors at cranial surgery. Careful inspection of skulls from the Incan Empire as well as pre-Colombian Peru revealed that hundreds of Indigenous went under the knife and premodern surgeons had an 80 percent success rate as compared to the 50 percent succes

A team of archaeologists are determined to find the sunken remains of Hernan Cortes’ ship which sank to the bottom of the bay of Villa Rica in Veracruz, Mexico in 1519. According to Mexican archaeologist Roberto Junco, the conquistador’s boats could be just 15 meters below the bay’s floors. In a desperate move for control, Cortes sank his fleet outside Yucatan after conquering the Aztec empire to keep his men from breaking ranks and focused on the goal in Tenochtitlan, Mexico

Colombia : Marylen Serna Salinas: This indigenous social leader has struggled to bring peace to Colombia as main spokesperson for the Minga Social and Community Resistance organization, Movimiento Campesino de Cajibio,  National Agrarian Coordinator (CNA); Agrarian, Peasant, Ethnic and Popular Summit;  the national representative of the Peoples Congress, and as a member of both the Women’s Movement for Life and the committee of the Social Table for Peace.  Over the last 30 ye

Eight million tonnes of plastic drift through the darks waves of the world’s oceans which is approximately 51 trillion microplastic particles or over 500 times the number of stars in our galaxy and experts say it’ll increase by 40 percent by 2025. Social media videos offer a glimpse of the damaging effects single-use products are having on the world. Articles, reports, and studies provide statistics and warn readers that by 2050, there will be more disposable items than fish

Whether they walk the grounds for the first time or the 1000th, we aim to surprise and inspire visitors with our seasonal gardens that welcome nature lovers on their arrival to the Visitor Center. This year’s design is inspired by Alexander Calder, the inventor of the hanging mobile. His art can be found in prestigious venues outside the Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) and downtown Grand Rapids, to dangling from the ceiling of a local Grosse Pointe Library. Born in 1898 in Law

From the decorative angel wings embracing the side of Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in St. Clair Shores to the welcoming atmosphere inside, this local dentist’s office brings more than a biannual teeth cleaning to the community. A prize tower, games, music and movies and even a personal introduction to the staff  — every detail has been carefully chosen to make each child comfortable and the experience as enjoyable and nonthreatening as possible. “As muc

Whether its natural wood blinds, Nantucket-style shutters, or top of the line shades, Budget Blinds has window coverage for every occasion and family. “Our tag line is style and service for every budget,” said franchise owner, Brian Benson. “We do jobs as small as one window and jobs as big as about 40.” Together with wife, Lee, the power couple use their entrepreneurial skills right to your door with free, no-obligation, in-home consultations. Living under the corporate fran

Kylie Capps, LLMSW, focuses on grief counseling for children ages three to 17. Grief is a part of life. The death of a family member, moving to a new town or school, the loss of a pet — each transition brings with it new challenges. When children experience loss, it can be confusing and stressful, but having the tools to address these adjustments is what Grosse Pointe’s K. Capps Counseling is all about. “ A lot of the time, especially with grief or loss, it’s difficult to spo

To some, retirement is a chance to rest; but to former therapist Patty McCracken, 78, retirement is an opportunity to be more active and supportive in the community. “I’m a true believer in giving back,” she said. Her generous and energetic spirit inspired a 53-year-long career as a therapist and motivated her to get involved in volunteering around the Grosse Pointes. “From the time I was very, very young, I knew I wanted to be in a helping profession and… I’m still in a help

Everyday is like an adventure according to 87-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods resident Robert (Bob) Broderson. “The saying is: people retire and they die young. So many people spend their whole life working and have a hard time quitting and a lot of people can’t,” said Broderson, who’s been semi-retired for 23 years. For that reason, the former salesman stays busy. For years he’s appeared around the city: at the Farm’s park as a gate guard, as a kitchen hand at The Helm and St.V

Measuring over 165 ft, the limestone walls and emerald green steeple of Fort Street Presbyterian Church stand out amid Detroit’s towering skyscrapers — a tribute to the region’s history and culture. “Members come from a 100 some zip codes to be a part of what we have going on here,” said Fort Street’s Event Planning Coordinator Loretta Stanton. “Pastor Mark Keeley’s idea was to have stuff going on, every day. So we’re trying to make this building go to its full capacity and o

Friendly staff, delicious food, and a modern interior are a few of the perks that come with booking an event at the classy Hill Seafood and Chop House in Grosse Pointe Farms. “It’s important for the community to have somewhere nice where people like to hang out. People love to come into the bar here, it’s just a welcoming place,” said General Manager Dianna Bennett. The staff is more like family and the guests are friends, Bennett said, adding that “everybody feels like they’

Baptisms, bachelorette parties, weddings, and showers, Greek Town’s power team, The Greek and Level Two Bar & Rooftop can do it all. Delivering chic, style in a unassuming, cozy atmosphere is what these restaurants do best. Prime service, food, and a fully stocked bar are part of the package. Located in downtown Detroit, Level Two overlooks the brightly lit avenue of Monroe street, just feet from The Greek whose doors swing wide to welcome hungry passersby with waves of rich

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Published March 2025 Just like that, the cozy, lazy days of winter are behind us. Honestly, it felt like it happened overnight. I’ve never been one for the cold, but I did enjoy the slower pace. Even back in January, I could feel the pressure of warmer weather creeping in—and now, here we are. My team is already packing up our maple syrup gear and bottling the last of this year’s sweet harvest. We only produced 90 bottles this season—down from our usual 100+—so if you want on

Published Feb, 2025 February – the season of love and romance. This year, Ford House celebrated Valentine’s Day with a delicious dinner, crooners, and a colorful cabaret theme. Each guest went home with their very own bouquet made with love by yours truly. It was an exciting challenge for me because, with an order of 40 arrangements, this was the single largest floral order I’ve had to complete. I’m not classically trained, and I tend to allow flowers to guide and inspire me

Published Jan. 2025 Short winter days can sure feel long without a bright sun and a flash of color to boost your mood. But don’t worry—our landscaping team has been hard at work planning something special! Before the first snowflake fell, we were brainstorming ways to give the Inspiration Garden a much-needed makeover. For a few years now, this quiet haven has been tucked away, hidden behind tall, bushy ornamental grasses. It’s been a little forgotten—but not for much longer.

As a child, Hannah Ayrault was blessed with the gift of music. “I’ve been singing since I could remember,” the 24-year-old, Grosse Pointe native said. “We got a piano and I was really young — maybe three years old — and I started going up to it and playing little songs by ear. “Once my mom and dad heard it, they kind of got me into piano lessons ... And that’s where it started. “I started writing my own songs when I was about 12 and then I played the guitar, learned how to co