Archaeologists Discover Huge Iron Age ‘Weapon Sacrifice’ – A Curious Custom Predating Vikings
nnDuring work on the E45 motorway in Denmark, archaeologists uncovered a large ‘weapon sacrifice’ consisting of hundreds of bladed weapons from the late Iron Age.nnAlongside the iron armaments, an incredibly valuable chainmail cuirass and other artifacts were also interred, indicating that the site was once inhabited by a prominent leader.nnThe manner in which the war […]
Renewable Electricity Generation Overtakes Fossil Fuels in UK for First Time Ever in a Calendar Year
nnAn energy sector think tank has reported that for the first time ever, the UK has used more renewable energy than fossil fuels across an entire calendar year.nnFossil fuels only produced 97 TWh of electricity, amounting to 35% of the UK’s total grid usage, a steep fall of 11% since 2021.nnWind, solar, and hydropower reached […]
UNESCO Honors ‘World Treasures’ of Culture–Unique Ways Countries Brew, Build, Bake and Boogie
nnMost people know that Rome, Machu Picchu, and the Great Pyramids are enshrined as “World Heritage Sites” by the UN’s cultural and educational organ, UNESCO.nnFar fewer will know that UNESCO maintains another ‘World Heritage’ list, one that’s far more important, arguably, than the task of ensuring the most famous monuments of the world survive through […]
Christmas Miracle After Dying Donkey is Rescued and Given Shelter–A Surprise Birth in Stable
nnIn a delightful and kind Christmas story, a pair of British travelers found ‘room at the inn’ for a dying donkey who then gave birth to a foal after receiving treatment.nnSue and Andy Toach were due to escape the cold of England with a winter vacation out in Boa Vista, Cape Verde. As it happened, […]
“When one teaches, two learn.” – Robert Half
Quote of the Day: “When one teaches, two learn.” – Robert HalfnnPhoto by: fran innocentinnWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for a daily uplift?nn
Good News in History, December 13
Happy Birthday to beloved entertainer Dick Van Dyke, who turns 99 years old today. Known for his beaming smile, physical dexterity, impeccable comic timing, and unforgettable screen roles, the actor, comedian, writer, singer, dancer, and producer starred in films such as Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang—and on television in The […]