It feasts on the flesh (and bones!) of fish, frogs, turtles, snakes, baby crocodiles and even other birds, by snatching and crushing them with its powerful beak.
Beware the B. Rex
Jade Fever
It’s unclear if the jade smoothies were responsible for his longevity, he did live to the ripe old age of 69. However, before you rev up the blender, keep in mind, Emperor Wu was essentially drinking gravel.
Shatter Proof
Soon the Roman Empire and the cities along its trade routes were lousy with glass. Like a sleek, new iPhone, it became the got-to-have-it merch.
Dining on Dormouse
Wine was definitely on the menu, and the delectable dormouse was most likely too.
Pompeii: What a Blast
“…darkness came…like the black of closed and unlighted rooms. You could hear women lamenting, children crying, men shouting…” ~ Pliny the Younger (61-113 AD) an eyewitness of the destruction of Pompeii.
Vincent
In his teens, he dropped out of school and bounced around struggling to fit in.
Flip Your Hair
It was common practice for women to weave strands of their hair into earrings, bracelets, brooches and watch fobs.
April in Paris
Monsieur Guy and friends most likely swooned in horror when a decade after the Eiffel Tower was built, city engineers had it painted yellow.
Flowery Conquistadors
Today at the museum we celebrate flowers. It’s Spring Break at our house and we’re visiting the Sunshine State for some sand, surf, and a little history.
Rockin’ Robin
Today at the museum we celebrate the American robin. These copper-breasted beauties have returned to hop across lawns and build nests on our porches and windowsills. Growing up in Wisconsin, I was thrilled to see the first robin of the year, signaling Spring was on its way. I was surprised to learn the robin may... Continue Reading →
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