Archeology
August 9, 2026

New Research Reveals That a Pharaoh’s Daughters Were Skilled at Archery 4,000 Years Ago

For more than a century, the skeletal remains of Ancient Egyptian King Hor and five royal women sat untouched in a museum basement. The group, which lived during the Late Middle Kingdom (1850–1700 BCE), was originally excavated from their royal tombs in Dahshur, Egypt, in the late 1800s CE by a French archaeologist for study. While archaeologists had long examined the tombs and their ceremonial objects, the skeletons themselves had never been thoroughly researched.

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Hotels
August 8, 2026

This Mountain Hotel in the Dolomites Has a “Sky Pool” and Spa Suspended Above the Valley

The Italian Dolomites are known for spectacular hiking, skiing, and mountain biking trails, but when you need rest, Hotel Hubertus in Olang, South Tyrol, is the perfect place. The five-star hotel is nestled among the region’s limestone peaks, offering visitors a place to unwind in one of the world’s most spectacular wellness spaces.

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Entertainment
August 7, 2026

New Artsy Interview Show Has Celebrity Guests Sketching the Host While They Chat

On the popular interview show Hot Ones, host Sean Evans invites celebrity guests to eat chicken wings as he asks them questions. There’s something about an activity like that that feels more authentic, like an actual conversation rather than a perfunctory interview with a famous person. In that same vein, PBS Digital Studios is now premiering The Drawing Room with comedian and cartoonist Mo Welch. She captures that same feeling, but with an artsy twist.

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My Modern Met

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