The race for the Europa League trophy is down to its final four contenders, with two decisive second legs set to determine who reaches the final in Bilbao. Tottenham Hotspur […]
Author: Olivia Bennett
Why you should swap Santorini and Mykonos for Hydra this summer
Stepping off the catamaran onto Hydra’s ancient harbour feels like entering a living painting – an island caught between myth and a Mediterranean daydream. Unlike the high-energy crowds of Santorini […]
Why are dementia cases rising rapidly in China?
Scientists have warned of a disproportionate burden of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in China, with case rates increasing at a faster rate than the global average. The new research, […]
Skulls found in ‘blood cave’ likely sacrificed to rain god in brutal Mayan ritual
Archaeologists have uncovered fragmented skulls from a Guatemalan cave where people were sacrificed in a brutal Maya ritual to appease the rain god. The Cueva de Sangre, or “blood cave”, […]
I swapped Disneyland Paris for a cheaper Dutch theme park – and my kids preferred it
As my eight-year-old tore across a sun-dappled clearing in the forest, his eyes locked on a golden coin that had just flown out of a donkey statue’s bottom, my daughter […]
Gold and garnet raven head from Anglo-Saxon period unearthed in England
Metal detectorists have found a rare gold and garnet raven head in southwestern England’s Wiltshire from the Anglo-Saxon period about 1,400 years ago. They have also unearthed a gold band […]
Earth’s satellite wars mean a perilous future for space and humanity
The outer space around the Earth is already pretty crowded. Now, tech firms are racing to add more. There are already thousands of satellites hurdling around the Earth in low […]
I’m a female solo traveler – here are the places in Europe you should avoid
If you’re desperate to explore Europe for the first time but haven’t booked a trip yet because you’re waiting for schedules of potential companions to align, this traveler has some […]
Disney announces first new theme park in 15 years
Disney will build its seventh theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates, the entertainment company said on Wednesday. The waterfront resort will be built on Yas Island on […]
I’ve visited nude resorts for years. These are the mental benefits of naked vacations
“There’s no stress over what to pack or wear — less is more, really.” Linda Weber is the President of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR), and is telling […]