Rong is interested in the social and economic history of Archaic and Classical Greece, with a particular focus on long-distance commercial activity in ancient times. Her current PhD project examines ...

Here is a look at birds' spiritual meanings in folklore, native cultures, and modern beliefs. Symbol of love: In Greek mythology, the sparrow was one of the birds associated with Aphrodite, the ...

Whether you're scanning the night sky for constellations, spotting birds in the backyard or enjoying scenic hikes, a quality pair of binoculars brings distant wonders into clear view.

The best bird feeder cameras means that observing our feathered friends no longer feels like a giant game of hide and seek. These specialized cameras combine weatherproof construction, motion-sensing ...

When it comes to beach vacations, exclusivity is the ultimate luxury, and that's why private island resorts are so appealing: Imagine waking up steps from an empty beach with few to no other travelers ...

Since late 2024, the avian influenza virus H5N1 has been spreading rapidly through wild bird populations, possibly spurred by fall migration. Waterfowl and seabirds have been hit hard, though ...

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Tech company Bird, formerly known as MessageBird, is leaving the Netherlands and restructuring its operations across six global hubs, CEO Robert Vis announced. The move marks a major shift for the ...

an island to the west of Koh Mak that is part of the Koh Chang Marine National Park. On the boat I chatted with Rong Rong Zhu, a former research scientist in the US who now spends most of her time ...

Domestic and international specialists previously discovered dinosaur fossils on Koh Rong’s Koh Por, located in Mondul Seima district‘s Bak Khlang commune, in November 2022. The first recorded fossil ...