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Medieval Organization for UK Army Veterans Welcomes First Female ‘Brother’ in 450-year History
An Elizabethan order that has been a home for senior or infirm army veterans since the 1500s just welcomed its first female ‘Brother.’
450 years...
Painting Found in Italian Villa Basement Turns Out to Be Original Picasso
A painting that was found in a basement signed with the name "Picasso," but that was dismissed, thrust into a cheap frame, hung in...
Good News in History, October 8
On this day in 1945, the microwave oven was patented by Percy Spencer. The self-taught engineer from Howland, Maine, employed by Raytheon at the...
This Hurricane-Proof Florida Development Easily Endured Helene, Ian, and Idalia–Proving Climate Designs Work
First Ian, then Idalia, now Helene—a special housing development in Florida has withstood them all.
Without any doubt, the neighborhood at Hunter Point in Cortez...
Good News in History, October 1
Happy Birthday to former President Jimmy Carter who turns 100 years old today. The 39th president of the United States from 1977–1981, is one...
Previously Unknown Mozart Song Discovered in German Library After 200 Years
Imagine if you were flipping through records at a store and discovered an unreleased single from Jimi Hendrix or Freddie Mercury.
That's what archivists must...
Good News in History September 30
161 years ago, George Bizet's famous opera Les Pêcheurs de Perles, The Pearl Fishermen, debuted at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris. Set in ancient...
What Makes the Perfect Forest for the Perfect Autumn?
Reprinted with permission from World At Large, a news website of nature, politics, science, health, and travel.
Depending on where you live in the world, you...
Stranger Carried a Senior Hiker for Hours on His Back After She Fell and Couldn’t Walk
A woman who broke her leg while hiking was rescued by a trio of strapping young whipper snappers, who carried her all the way...
100-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Granted Wish to Reunite with Sister One Last Time
Helena Stefaniak's life story is one marked by the bonds of sisterhood growing up in war-torn Warsaw—and she rekindled that spirit of resilience one...
Good News in History September 21
43 years ago today, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female Supreme Court Justice. She was approved in the Senate 99-0,...
Good News in History September 20
Happy 36th Birthday to the pious, dedicated family man Khabib Nurmagomedov, who also happens to be a UFC Hall of Famer, and is considered...
How to Cash-in on Rebates From the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, if You Make Your Home More Green and Efficient
Reprinted via EarthTalk®, From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine
How can homeowners make their homes greener and more efficient to cash in...
Tiny Fossil Reveals Penguin’s Surprisingly Useful Wings and How They Evolved
Sometimes, certain aspects of an animal's biology can seem completely redundant, such as the tiny arms of a T. rex, or wings on a flightless...
There Was No Treatment for His Son’s Rare Disease, so Dad Moves Mountains to Make One for Kids Worldwide
From Fox News Digital comes the incredible story of a Canadian family that stopped at nothing to find a cure for their newborn son's...
Quick-thinking 4-year-old Girl Uses Alexa to Call for Help as Mom Suffers Epileptic Seizure
When Lyla Leathem saw her mom collapse into an epileptic seizure, she remained calm and knew just what to do.
She knew she was supposed...
Good News in History, September 5
A quarter millennium ago, the First Continental Congress was organized in Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia, after the British Navy implemented a blockade of Boston Harbor...
Michigan’s Robust Renewable Energy Powered 1 Million Homes in 2023 from Wind and Solar
Michigan, a state once famous for carbon-heavy automotive manufacturing, is now among the leaders of renewable energy installation in America.
A recent report shows that...
True Story of Penguin’s Annual Return to See the Man Who Saved it From Oil Spill is Now a Feature Film (See Trailer)
Released to a delighted movie audience, My Pengiun Friend tells the story of a man and his long-lasting friendship with a Megallanic penguin.
But before the...
Good News in History, August 30
188 years ago today, the city of Melbourne was founded in southeast Australia. A traditional meeting place of several Aboriginal peoples including the Boonwurrung,...