“…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.
Pompeii: What a Blast
Come Sail Away
Deep in debt, they sailed away one night to avoid debt collectors.
See Joan Run
Joanie is running a very unusual race…It kinda flies in the face of marathon wisdom of the past, of the way most top competitors compete, but Joanie is her own woman. –Bill Rodgers, marathoner and ABC Sports commentator.
Vincent
In his teens, he dropped out of school and bounced around struggling to fit in.
Batter Up!
Dressed in an army uniform on a hot sunny day, Ruth chased baseballs dropping hither and thither from the sky.
Thunder Wall
It was chilling, thrilling, and oh so worth the trip!
Got Ice Cream?
It is clear that Hallauer’s ingenuity and Berner’s business savvy paved the way for a wide variety of ice cream innovations.
Fun in the Sun
Roman emperor Nero (37-68 AD) was much more flashy. To cut down on glare from the intense Roman sun, he watched gladiator games through polished green gems.
Clever Monks & Dancing Goats
An inquisitive monk—let’s call him Peete Starbuck—decided to brew these magical goat dancing berries, and voilà, the first cup of coffee was born.
Lady Liberty
Named after the Roman goddess, Libertas, the Statue of Liberty continues to stand as a beacon of hope and freedom.
Museum Bites 