Category: Travel

A 1,600-year-old Byzantine-era mosaic from a Christian monastery was recently put on public display for the first time, giving a glimpse into life during ancient times. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a statement about the unveiling of the Be’er Shema mosaic earlier this week. The mosaic was officially opened to the public at […]

The low hum of summer typically includes lawnmowers and sizzling burgers — and this year, it may be the sound of cicadas.  This year’s brood of insects may be the second-biggest ever. Two types of cicadas commonly exist in the Eastern United States: annual cicadas, which emerge every year, and periodical cicadas, which emerge every […]

The low hum of summer typically includes lawnmowers and sizzling burgers — and this year, it may be the sound of cicadas.  This year’s brood of insects may be the second-biggest ever. Two types of cicadas commonly exist in the Eastern United States: annual cicadas, which emerge every year, and periodical cicadas, which emerge every […]

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) has signed into law a “Green Fee” bill that will raise tourist taxes to help fund “climate-change” mitigation. Senate Bill 1396 raises the tourist tax on Hawaii hotels to 11% starting Jan. 1 — which would then increase to 12% the following year, according to the text of the bill.  Portions of the […]

Archaeologists recently discovered the purpose of a mysterious 1,500-year-old bucket at one of England’s most historic sites – and it wasn’t pleasant. The National Trust released a statement about the Byzantine Bromeswell bucket, found at Sutton Hoo, in May. The site of two ancient Anglo-Saxon cemeteries, Sutton Hoo has offered a wealth of knowledge about […]

Archaeologists recently discovered the purpose of a mysterious 1,500-year-old bucket at one of England’s most historic sites – and it wasn’t pleasant. The National Trust released a statement about the Byzantine Bromeswell bucket, found at Sutton Hoo, in May. The site of two ancient Anglo-Saxon cemeteries, Sutton Hoo has offered a wealth of knowledge about […]

Bones that mysteriously washed up on the Jersey Shore over the past three decades were recently identified, thanks to cutting-edge technology and diligent students. Ramapo College announced the discovery in a May 21 press release. The remains were identified as belonging to Henry Goodsell, a captain who died in an 1844 shipwreck off the coast […]

Bones that mysteriously washed up on the Jersey Shore over the past three decades were recently identified, thanks to cutting-edge technology and diligent students. Ramapo College announced the discovery in a May 21 press release. The remains were identified as belonging to Henry Goodsell, a captain who died in an 1844 shipwreck off the coast […]

Summer travel is in full swing after a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend.  A massive 45.1 million Americans were predicted to travel at least 50 miles from their homes, with 3.61 million Americans flying to their destination. For those flyers who tend to bring a lot of baggage with them, a viral travel hack involving pillowcases […]