Video
August 10, 2018

Stunning Drone Video Captures Sweeping Views of the Ancient Ruins of Pompeii

If you ever wondered what life was like in ancient Rome, a visit to Pompeii will give you a deeper understanding of daily life. Located outside of Naples, the bustling town was preserved after being buried under volcanic ash during the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Thanks to Roman archaeologist Steven Ellis, it's possible to preview the archeological site without having to step foot on an airplane.

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Astronomy
August 9, 2018

Perseid Meteor Shower Promises to Give a Spectacular Show This Weekend

Astronomy lovers are in for a treat this weekend, when the annual Perseid meteor shower creates a spectacular display in the night sky. From August 10 to August 13, the meteor shower will be at its peak and 2018 should be one of the best and brightest displays in years. The Perseids, which received their name as they appear to hail from within the Perseus constellation, are meteors created from the Swift-Tuttle comet.

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Style
August 8, 2018

Converse Launches Ethereal Line of Embroidered Sneakers Covered in Flowers

Although the iconic sneaker brand Converse has been around since 1908, its designers are constantly working to add contemporary, creative twists to their classic kicks. Their latest styles are clearly no exception—the company recently unveiled a new collection of embroidered sneakers, titled Floral Parkway. The collection sees Converse’s iconic Chuck 70 line reworked into a series of luxury sneakers with a retro feel.

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Art History
August 7, 2018

Leonardo Da Vinci’s To-Do List Proves He’s a True Renaissance Man

Many of us are list makers. Lists can help us keep our lives organized, track our goals, and provide a roadmap of ideas and desires. In the digital age, putting pen to paper, creating lists, and keeping notebooks are seeing a surprising resurgence. Just look at the bullet journal trend. But there's one man that takes list making to another level—Leonardo Da Vinci.

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