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Yet in 1851, an Australian Gold Rush that started in New South Wales changed both of their fates. Hundreds of thousands of prospectors immigrated to the country hoping to be among the lucky ones to discover gold. Deason left for the Down Under in 1853, and a year later Oates joined him. Replica of Welcome Stranger Nugget (Photo: Rodney Start /Museums Victoria,CC BY 4.0 DEED) They attracted a crowd to the London Chartered Bank, requiring a constable to be called....

PhotographerJames Kerwinis known for his images documentingabandoned buildingsworldwide. Thanks to Kerwin, we’re able to appreciate their beauty and architectural detail. However, it failed with four of my top targetsI arrived, and they had vanished. Luckily, even with this hit-and-miss strategy, Kerwin found plenty of architecture to spark his creativity. Through this series, Kerwin hopes to share the rich heritage of Turkey and its architecture. To him, it’s particularly important given that most tourists only visit a small fraction of the country....

According to theWorld Health Organization, there are 236,000 annual drowning deaths worldwide. That’s why every second counts when rescuing someone from a body of water. The U SAFE can even be tossed from above, as it resists drops up to 98 feet. The only requirement is that it needs the cooperation of a conscious victim for a successful rescue. The lifebuoy can work on whatever side it lands on, activating itself instantly when deployed....

As soon as I recognized it, I saw the teeth sockets. I screamed, This is a dolphin. We could not believe it, Benites-Palomino toldThe Guardian. Artistic reconstruction of Pebanista yacuruna (Photo: Jaime Bran viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY 4.0) Specifically, in the Ganges and Indus rivers of South Asia, some 6,200 miles away. But his findings will go much further. The finding of Pebanista in the Peruvian Amazon only reasserts one thing, concludes Benites-Palomino....

Photo: SMALLCREATIVE/Depositphotos Energy is necessary for moving forward, for both society and individual communities. These days, a shift to clean energy and renewable resources is critical to averting the oncoming climate catastrophe. TheHomer City Generating Stationclosed in 2023, after over 50 years of operation. Photo: SMALLCREATIVE/Depositphotos The loss of jobs has been a significant factor in local resistance to clean energy solutions. However, the overall benefits of clean energy are hard to deny....

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In it, Gardner photographs people whose ancestors made an impact on history. In doing so, he also aimed to balance the genders and races represented in the series. As with all images inThe Descendants, Gardner is meticulous in recreating the time period that he is capturing. Left: Private Richard Oliver of the 20th USCT (Picture courtesy of the Miller family) | Right: Jared Miller, the direct descendant of Richard Oliver...

Do you know why the place you live is named what its named? Some have straightforward origins, while others leave even those who have been there for decades scratching their heads. Other bits of history that stand out in state and city names are the cases of Seattle and Chicago. The former means Land of Chief Si’ahl, making it the only major city named after a Native Chief. French and Spanish colonizers also left an imprint via the names they chose, especially in the southern U....

I love you with every atom. You are the tranquility of a calm stream and the excitement of a waterfall. You bring me all my favorite feelings. “I love you with every atom. You are the tranquility of a calm stream and the excitement of a waterfall. You bring me all my favorite feelings. Forever isn’t long enough with you.” Hope (she / her / he / him), 16, and Kurt (he / him), 17 Homer, Alaska....

A day out exploring nature in coastal Texas with his grandfather turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment forJacob Hall. It wasn’t until he looked at his viewfinder that he understood the incredible reason. Hall hadn’t realized it when he snapped his photographs, but a bobcat was stalking the blue heron. In Hall’s first photo, the bobcat is visible in the lower right-hand side behind some vegetation. The feline stares intently at the heron, likely calculating its next move....

The pillar of this campaign is an ad starring Canadian actress Madison Tevlin. Your assumption becomes reality, Tevlin says, before exemplifying how. If your assumptions become reality, then assume I can drink a margarita. So you serve me a margarita, so I drink a margarita. Assume that I can, so maybe I will, the spot concludes. The clips show people with Down syndrome performing a myriad of activities, fromsurfingto running their ownbusinesses....

Acclaimed photographerAmi Vitaleis extending a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for one female photographer. Locations visited on the trip will include the Falkland Islands/Malvinas, South Georgia, and Antarctica. My goal is to equip participants with the essential storytelling tools needed to advocate for environmental conservation. The winner must also be at least 18 years old by October 31, 2024. Entrants who can show a specific leaning toward environmental stories will be given preference....

The Redwoods forests are a magnificent part of Yurok heritage and present day life. Old growth groves can boast trees over 20 feet wide that have stood on that spot over 2,000 years. It had previously been paved and its natural stream obstructed by a lumber company. The Redwoods forests are a magnificent part of Yurok heritage and present day life. (Photo: Michael Schweppe viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED) We are also appreciative of Redwood National and State Parks participation in this truly one-of-a-kind partnership....