0312 Today in History
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Amarillo Globe-NewsThe last battle: Sudan native recalls fighting on Okinawa during WWII
Joe Shuttlesworth had no way of knowing it at the time, but the then 19-year-old Marine was about to engage in the last major battle of World War II.
- The Florida Times-Union
Presidents, hurricanes, DiMaggio and the Beatles: Foster Marshall's big photos
To get the photo, Times-Union photographers sometimes have to get creative. Here's how Foster Marshall did it.
- Associated Press
Their world was the oyster: Oldest pearl town found in UAE
Archaeologists said Monday they have found the oldest pearling town in the Persian Gulf on an island off one of the northern sheikhdoms of the United Arab Emirates. While older pearling towns have been mentioned in historical texts, this represents the first time archaeologists say they have physically found one from this ancient era across the nations of the Persian Gulf. “This is the oldest example of that kind of very specifically Khaleeji pearling town,” said Timothy Power, an associate professor of archaeology at the United Arab Emirates University, using a word that means "Gulf" in Arabic.
- Miami Herald
Rare and unusual cave mural — dating back thousands of years — discovered in Spain
One of the researchers was overcome with emotion when he gazed upon the mysterious etchings, knowing that they could be very old.
- BBC
Denbighshire: Rings and 17th Century coins declared treasure
Objects found across north Wales going back to the Bronze Age can now be acquired by museums.
- Miami Herald
Zodiac symbols uncovered on 1,800-year-old temple ceiling in Egypt. Take a look inside
Photos show the intricate designs restored to their vibrant colors.
- The Telegraph
How to make 2023’s biggest interiors trend work in your home
Even when storm clouds gather over its willowy spires, Milan’s Duomo seems to exude an ethereal glow. Believers might say this is because the cathedral is one of the world’s holiest sites, a 600-years-in-the-making statement of artistry, power, wealth and faith; others might put it down to the rare, pink-streaked Candoglia marble from which it is made.
- The Telegraph
The Elgin Marbles should stay in London – George Osborne’s plan is fundamentally flawed
It was in the early 1980s that the glamorous Greek actress-turned-politician Melina Mercouri launched a campaign for the return of the Elgin Marbles to Athens. Since then, requests by the Greek government have come and gone, being politely rebuffed each time. But according to recent briefings, George Osborne, the ex-chancellor who is chair of trustees of the British Museum, is now negotiating a deal with Athens involving a long-term loan of many of the Marbles on a rotating basis. Why?
- GamesRadar+
A new symbiote, a new X-Men title, and more new characters will debut in Marvel's Voices: Pride 2023
Multiple new characters and even a new X-Men title will debut in Marvel's Voices: Pride 2023
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Want to be an extra in an ‘1883’ spinoff series this week? Head to this North Texas town
Paid extras are still wanted for scenes in “1883: The Bass Reeves Story.” Here’s what the show is looking for and how to apply.
- Deadline
Timur Bekmambetov’s Passion Project About Muslim World Folk Hero Nasreddin Hodja Secures Turkish Backing
EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles-based Russian-Kazakh director and producer Timur Bekmambetov has secured Turkish backing for his animated feature about iconic Middle Eastern, Balkan and Asian folk hero Hodja Nasreddin. Bekmambetov’s company Bazelevs has signed an agreement with Yeni Dusler Animation, a production company and content provider for the national public broadcaster of Turkey, the Turkish Radio […]
- BBC
North Korea country profile
Provides an overview of North Korea, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.
- The Telegraph
Willkommen to the GDR! A warts-and-all history of East Germany
The reunification of Germany on October 3 1990 ended 41 years of division between the democratic West (FRG) and the communist East (GDR). But while West German lives “continued as before,” writes Katja Hoyer, for East Germans reunification “triggered a wave of change whose force, direction and pace were uncontrollable. It was sink or swim.” Drawing a line under both German states in 1990 was never going to happen. West Germans were too wedded to the idea of 1945 as their “zero hour”, the point a
- The Telegraph
Unseen photo of Duchess of Argyll set to go on display in London
Previously unseen photographs of Princess Alexandra and the Duchess of Argyll are among 25 newly discovered works by Madame Yevonde to be unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery.
- Military.com
This Week, Fort Pickett Will Replace Its Confederate Name, a First for an Army Base Following Renaming Commission
Fort Pickett will be redesignated Fort Barfoot, honoring Col. Van T. Barfoot, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient with deep Virginia ties.
- Veranda
3 Electrifying Antiques Shows Are Coming to Christie’s This April
The exhibitions, curated by Jane Schulak and David Stark, bring contemporary verve to historic collections of porcelain, furniture, and more.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
The biggest concerts coming soon to metro Phoenix — including the Offspring and Drake
Here are the biggest concerts announced for Phoenix, from Drake and 21 Savage at Desert Diamond Arena to Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel at Chase Field.
- The New York Times
Bush Doesn’t Second-Guess Himself on Iraq. Even if Everyone Else Does.
DALLAS — Twenty years later, veterans are reflecting on their service and remembering fallen comrades. Iraqis are talking about how their country has changed and how it has not. American lawmakers are debating whether to finally repeal the legislation authorizing the invasion. One person not heard from in recent days: former President George W. Bush. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times That is how he wants it. He has no interest in being part of the debate anymore. He did
- Deadline
NatGeo Doc On Dramatic Find Of Shackelton’s Ship Endurance To Be Directed By Chai Vasarhelyi & Jimmy Chin And Natalie Hewit
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winners Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin and BAFTA-nominated director Natalie Hewit are boarding the National Geographic documentary Endurance (working title), the incredible story of “the epic search to find the lost ship of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.” The announcement comes almost exactly a year after Shackelton’s ship Endurance was discovered eerily intact […]
- Elle Decor
A Love Letter to Suzanne Rheinstein
Kate Rheinstein Brodsky reflects on being raised by the legendary designer, who passed away on March 20, 2023.