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The Fascinating (and Scientific) Explanation Behind the Pale Stomachs of White Sharks

In the depths of the ocean, appearance becomes a question of survival. Where each light radius filter, diffracts and turns off, the ability to blend into the decor often determines the outcome of an encounter. Certain species have developed means of concealment of remarkable efficiency. Among them, the camouflage of the white shark intrigues biologists … Read more

Outside Destiny: The Remarkable 17-Year Journey of a French Woman Among Australian Aborigines in the 19th Century

In the 19th century, shipwrecks were frequent and could condemn survivors to absolute isolation. The story of Narcisse Pelletier illustrates in a striking way what meant to be cut off from the European world and forced to integrate into a completely different universe. Party teenage from Vendée as foam on a merchant ship, he finds … Read more

Sculpture of Christ Rediscovered Amidst the Ruins of a Medieval City in Turkey’s Borderlands

On the borders of East Turkey, on the border of Armenia, the ruins of Ani testify to a multicultural past of a rare historical density. Former capital of the Armenian kingdom of the Bagratides, the city has seen 23 civilizations succeed one another and retains visible traces of its religious, commercial and strategic influence. Long … Read more

Ancient Treasure Unearthed: Revealing an Unexpected Trade Link Between Vikings and the Islamic World After 1,100 Years

The image of the Vikings often remains frozen: brutal looters from the north, sowing terror on the European coasts. However, new scientific analyzes nuances this reductive vision. A study led by Professor Jane Kershaw, of the University of Oxford, published in the journal Archaeometry, reveals that these Scandinavians were also traders inserted in large economic … Read more