Swedish archaeologist dedicates three years to sailing in a Viking boat replica
Swedish Grad Students Explore Viking History via Sea Graduate students in Sweden are gaining hands-on experience in Viking studies in a rather unique manner. Greer Jarrett, pursuing his Ph.D. at Lund University, has embarked on an impressive journey, covering over 3,000 miles along ancient Viking trade routes across the Arctic Ocean. Working with his team, […]
Harvard’s inexpensive replica of the Magna Carta is actually a highly rare royal document.
For years, Harvard University believed it owned inexpensive reproductions of the Magna Carta, documents that cost under $30. However, two researchers have determined that Harvard possesses a much rarer version—one from 1300, originally published under King Edward I of England. Since its inception in 1215, the Magna Carta has been critical in establishing that no […]
Rick Pitino dons replica of Lou Carnesecca sweater to honor late St. John’s coach
The “caretaker” of St. John's basketball paid tribute to Lou Carnesecca at the Johnnies' game against Kansas State on Saturday. Rick Pitino wore a replica of the sweater Carnesecca made famous during his days on the St. John's sideline. Mr. Carnesecca passed away last Saturday at the age of 99. This was the Red Storm's […]
Liberty Bell replica hit with pro-Hamas symbols by anti-Israel protesters
A replica of the Liberty Bell outside Washington DC’s Union Station was defaced with pro-Hamas symbols and anti-Israel messages, including one that read “Fuck Israel,” during protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. As thousands of protesters descended on the nation’s capital on Wednesday, demonstrations quickly turned to vandalism around Union Station, […]