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Bronze Age Mines in Spain: A Discovery Shedding Light on a Scandinavian Mystery Mystery, suspense, and a new archaeological revelation! Researchers are working on intriguing discoveries in southwestern Spain that may finally answer one of the most enduring puzzles regarding Scandinavian Bronze Age artifacts: where did the metals used in their creation come from? Recently, archaeologists unearthed six previously unknown Bronze Age mines near Cabeza del Buey. These sites feature a range of extraction zones, from small deposits to large-scale mining operations. One particularly fascinating site contained up to 80 stone axes used to crush ore—a rudimentary yet effective extraction method for the era. A Hidden Treasure Comparable to the Pyramids of Egypt These mines hold a wealth of copper, lead, and silver —essential materials that fueled the trade networks of the time. Much like the Pyrami...

The Horseshoe Estate: Berlin's Social Architecture Beyond the Tourist Orbit: The Hufeisensiedlung A UNESCO World Heritage Marvel in the Heart of Berlin In the south of Berlin, beyond the tourist orbit of Mitte and Kreuzberg, a quiet residential district curves around a long pond. From above, its shape reveals itself: a monumental horseshoe , enclosing green space like an architectural embrace. This is the Hufeisensiedlung (Horseshoe Estate) — one of the most ambitious social housing experiments of the 20th century. A Response to Crisis Built between 1925 and 1933 during the final years of the Weimar Republic, the estate was designed by architect Bruno Taut alongside city planner Martin Wagner . At the time, Berlin faced a severe housing crisis characterized by overcrowded tenements, poor sanitation, and rising inequality. The Hufeisensiedlung was part of a broader effort to rethink ur...

The Royal gardens in Potsdam are an amazing collection of unrelated things, spread out in a way that lets the visitor see something new and interesting every few minutes while walking around. While most of these decorations are buildings, one harder to maintain example sticks out. The elephant tree.  The Elefantenbaum (literally the elephant tree) is a weeping beech that is forced into the shape of an elephant by gardeners using wire and strategic trimming. The current one is around 70 years old, but a similar tree has stood in that area since the 18 century, when it was first commissioned by the king.  The tree is strongly elephant shaped in summer, when it's leaves fill in the gaps, but is also interesting in the winter when the branches become visible and show how it is made to grow.  http://dlvr.it/TSHW3C

Archaeological Discovery: The Vasuki indicus A 15-meter monster discovered in India! In a discovery that could rival the seven ancient wonders, Indian paleontologists have identified what could be one of the largest prehistoric snakes ever known: the Vasuki indicus . This giant snake, which lived approximately 47 million years ago , emerges from oblivion, sparking fascination and mystery about its existence. A fascinating discovery The fossils, extracted from a lignite mine in Gujarat, present vertebrae of impressive size, indicating that this snake measured between 11 and 15 meters in length . Its thick, powerful body likely allowed it to execute stealthy, ambush attacks, much like the modern anacondas we know today. A bold comparison with an ancient wonder Comparing Vasuki indicus to wonders like the Colossus of Rhodes makes one realize that grandeur is not limited to human architecture. While the Colossus was a monumental statue,...

Le mystère des Néandertaliens : leur fin comparée aux Pyramides d'Égypte ! Depuis des décennies, la disparition des Néandertaliens est l'un des grands mystères de l'archéologie. Une nouvelle étude promet de lever le voile sur ce sujet complexe. Les chercheurs suggèrent que la clé de leur extinction ne réside pas uniquement dans le changement climatique ou la concurrence avec Homo sapiens, mais plutôt dans leur connectivité sociale . Une découverte choquante Publiée le 28 avril 2026, cette étude met en lumière le fait que les Homo sapiens formaient des réseaux plus solides et flexibles, leur permettant de mieux résister aux chocs environnementaux. Contrairement à leurs homologues néandertaliens, dont les connexions étaient plus fragiles et localisées, cette capacité de résilience sociale a conféré un avantage crucial face à des conditions de vie de plus en plus imprévisibles. Une comparaison avec les Pyramides d'Égypte Comme les Pyrami...

Mystère Maya : Comment une ville prospère a disparu sans sécheresse Que s'est-il vraiment passé avec la civilisation Maya ? Pendant des siècles, les historiens ont désigné la sécheresse comme le coupable ultime de leur effondrement. Mais une nouvelle découverte à Itzan, une ville clé au Guatemala, remet en question cette théorie. Des sédiments lacustres révèlent que Itzan a connu un climat stable, même pendant la disparition soudaine de sa population. Détails de la découverte Cette révélation est le fruit de recherches menées par des archéologues et des géologues, qui ont, en 2026, analysé des carottes de sédiments dans la région. Ils ont découvert que la ville d'Itzan, loin d'être en proie à des conditions climatiques extrêmes, faisait partie d'un réseau complexe de cités interconnectées. Cette stabilité climatique a contrasté fortement avec les événements qui ont frappé ses voisines lors d'une période de guerre et de migration. Une c...

This bright red colored bridge is one of the oldest iron bridges still standing in America, and the last of its specific kind in the world. In 1850 Wendel Bollman invented the Bollman truss bridging system, the first such system to be constructed entirely of iron in America. Subsequently it saw wide spread adoption throughout the Baltimore and Ohio railroads, paving the way for the use of iron bridges during westward expansion.  This specific bridge was constructed in 1852 and moved to its present location in 1887.  http://dlvr.it/TS9lXN

Sitting in a lagoon at MarineLab Undersea Park in Key Largo, this pressurized habitat is a compact world of portholes, bunks, and machinery with an uncanny feeling of domestic coziness. MarineLab describes it as the world’s only underwater habitat where recreational divers can experience living and sleeping underwater, and the broader organization traces the habitat’s story back to La Chalupa, an earlier undersea research station in the Caribbean. Over time, the habitat shifted roles from research station to hotel and now to an educational attraction operated by the nonprofit Marine Resources Development Foundation. A three-hour visit to the lab includes a guided dive through the lagoon and entry into the habitat itself. The overnight “Aquanaut Adventure” stretches the fantasy further with meals, free time inside, and the wonderfully absurd promise of hot pizza delivered underwater. http://dlvr.it/TS9Fmv

At Robbie’s of Islamorada, the main attraction is not on the menu, in the gift shop, or even really on land. It is in the water below the dock, where big, silver tarpons gather to be fed.  The ritual traces back to 1976, when Robert “Robbie” Reckwerdt and his wife Mona found an injured tarpon near the marina. The fish had a badly torn jaw, and the couple nursed it back to health. Even after the tarpon (later nicknamed Scarface) recovered, it kept returning to the dock. Other tarpons soon followed, and the impromptu rescue story turned into the marina’s defining activity. Toss a bait fish among these “Silver Kings”, and the water churns as they vie for the snack, causing quite an unforgettable spectacle. You can even watch the fun of this feeding frenzy at home with Robbie’s underwater livecam, where the hundred-plus tarpons mingle with other Islamorada local fish. The marina itself sits at mile marker 78 in Islamorada and has grown far beyond the dock itself into a full-on vis...

The report "People and nature in UNESCO-designated sites: Global and local contributions" reveals 2,260 living sites where people and nature coexist, from Dja to Greenland, shaped by climate threats, community stewardship, and indigenous knowledge. UNESCO-designated sites are places recognised for their exceptional value to humanity. They span a diverse range of landscapes and approaches, including World Heritage sites that safeguard places of outstanding ... http://dlvr.it/TS8rDV

The area now known as Devil’s Den State Park has been inhabited for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence shows indigenous peoples lived in and traveled through the region as early as 8,000 years ago. Much later, in the 1800s, the maze of sandstone crevices and caves became a refuge for outlaws and, during the Civil War, a base for Confederate guerrillas who used the rugged terrain for concealment and ambush. European settlers eventually imposed the ominous “Devil” associations that flavored local folklore.  In 1946, long after the park had become a recreational destination, eight-year-old Katherine Van Alst disappeared while hiking with her family. She was found six days later—about 30 miles from where she vanished and 600 feet higher in elevation—claiming she had survived by foraging and resting on sun-warmed grass. The park later became tied to UFO lore. In 1977, Terry Lovelace and a friend, Toby, reported an encounter with a UAP in a remote clearing on nearby U.S. Fo...

The UNESCO Category 2 Centre Wildlife Institute of India (WII-C2C) for World Natural Heritage Management and Training for the Asia and Pacific Region is calling for applications from international participants for a new cycle of fully sponsored Natural Heritage capacity-building courses. The sponsorship includes round-trip air travel, accommodation, and a nominal daily allowance. These courses are specifically designed for international participants and are implemented through the Indian ... http://dlvr.it/TS5m5f

Découverte d’une cité engloutie : une nouvelle merveille cachée sous la Méditerranée Une cité engloutie en Méditerranée relance la quête des merveilles à découvrir Une découverte récente révèle les vestiges d’une cité antique submergée, ouvrant une nouvelle ère pour l’exploration des merveilles du monde. Une découverte rendue possible par la technologie Au large des côtes méditerranéennes, une équipe d’archéologues a identifié une cité antique engloutie grâce à des robots sous-marins et à la cartographie 3D. Les images montrent des rues organisées, des bâtiments et des objets conservés depuis des siècles. L’archéologie moderne s’appuie désormais sur des outils avancés comme le sonar et l’intelligence artificielle, permettant d’explorer des zones autrefois inaccessibles. Une ville disparue, témoin d’un basculement environnemental Selon les chercheurs, la cité aurait été submergée suite à un événement brutal : séisme, tsunami ou montée du niveau de la me...

Engineering Stop of the Day: Chevelon Creek Bridge – near Winslow, Arizona If you enjoy stumbling across forgotten infrastructure, the Chevelon Creek Bridge is a small but elegant example of early highway engineering in the American Southwest. Built in 1912–1913, the bridge is a Warren pony-truss steel span fabricated by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Company. At roughly 100 feet long and only about 13 feet wide, it reflects the scale of the early automobile era when roads carried a fraction of today’s traffic. The engineering challenge here wasn’t length — it was terrain. Chevelon Creek cuts a steep canyon through the Colorado Plateau, nearly 90 feet below the roadway. In the early 1900s, constructing a large masonry or concrete structure in this remote area would have been expensive and slow. A prefabricated steel truss allowed engineers to ship components by rail and assemble them relatively quickly on site. Originally the bridge carried the Santa Fe Highway, one ...

South Africa is a place that has been settled, colonized, and conquered many times over the last 350 years, with waves of people settling and resettling over that time. While equality is still far away, large steps towards it have been made, and here the main figures that made this possible are shown.  The long march to freedom is an ongoing project that started in 2012 as a nationwide collaboration between artists, scholars, historians, and technicians. The statues were designed and built by different artists, a process that takes over four months for each one. Visitors can get a tour that highlights the most important figures such as the koisan leaders, Zulu kings, presidents, and of course pivotal figures such as Ghandi, Mandela, and even Castro.  Proceeds from the museum go to designing new statues and funding school visits of underprivileged children, some of whom have never left their townships.  http://dlvr.it/TS4Wzh

  Une découverte qui pourrait rivaliser avec les 7 merveilles du monde antique ! Imaginez un instant mettre au jour un trésor enfoui, un vestige du passé si impressionnant qu’il pourrait faire pâlir d’envie les merveilles que l’humanité a façonnées. Récemment, une découverte archéologique majeure a émergé des entrailles de notre planète et elle pourrait bien redéfinir notre compréhension de l'antiquité. Détails de la découverte Titre : Les vestiges de la cité perdue de Zakaré Description : Une cité oubliée datant de l’Antiquité, retrouvée sous les sables du désert du Sahara, révélant des structures en pierre magnifiques et des artefacts inestimables. Lien : [Découverte de la cité perdue de Zakaré] https://example.com/ Date : 10 Octobre 2023 Une histoire écrite dans la pierre Il y a quelques jours, lors d'une campagne de fouilles archéologiques dans le désert du Sahara, des chercheurs ont découvert les vestiges d'une ancienne cité : Zakaré. Cette région, longtemps considérée...

In February 2026, the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a major assessment on business and biodiversity, highlighting that nature loss represents a growing risk for economies and societies. The report confirms that all businesses depend on biodiversity, while many also contribute to its decline, calling for stronger and more consistent action across sectors. UNESCO is a partner of IPBES, hosting the technical support unit that facilitates the ... http://dlvr.it/TS3tBP

La Grande Muraille de Chine : Un Voyage à Travers le Temps La Grande Muraille de Chine est sans doute l'une des merveilles du monde les plus emblématiques. S'étendant sur des milliers de kilomètres à travers des paysages variés, elle raconte l'histoire d'une civilisation ancienne et de ses luttes pour la survie. Dans cet article, nous vous invitons à découvrir cette merveille architecturale, son histoire captivante, ses faits intéressants, et pourquoi elle mérite une place sur votre liste de voyages. Une Histoire Étonnante Construite au fil des siècles, la Grande Muraille de Chine n'est pas une unique structure, mais un ensemble de murs, de tours et de fortifications. Son histoire commence au 7ème siècle avant J.-C., lorsque les États chinois rivaux ont commencé à ériger des murs pour se protéger des invasions nomades. Cependant, la construction de la muraille telle que nous la connaissons aujourd'hui a véritablement débuté sous la dynastie Ming (1368-1644). Les...

On July 24, 1989, two hikers from Tokyo had gone missing while climbing to the summit of Asahi-dake, the highest point of Hokkaido. As the sun was setting, a helicopter search crew made a startling discovery: a crude but massive SOS sign, constructed of fallen trees. The search parties converged on the vicinity of the sign, and found the two men in a cave about two or three kilometers north of the sign, frightened and dehydrated, but otherwise unharmed. The rescuers commended the hikers for building the SOS sign, as they wouldn’t have been able to find the hikers without it. However, the hikers were confused - they had no idea the sign existed, and were too exhausted to build such a sign as it was. Realizing that there were probably other missing people on the mountain, the Japanese police sent more people to search the site of the distress sign. Upon further examination, the SOS sign was not built of random deadfall, but instead cleanly chopped logs. There was also a hole containin...

On a random side-road behind the Ace Hardware in Kolonia on the island of Pohnpei sits a nondescript lineup of decaying Japanese light tanks from WWII. They appear to be Type 95 tanks, if that's your thing. There is a chainlink fence, but no gate, and the dirt road runs right through it. There's no visible signage, descriptions, or entry instructions. The little tanks are all lined up side-by-side, as the island slowly eats away at them. Pohnpei was ruled by Japan from the end of WWI, when they took over the now-Federated States of Micronesia from Germany, until the end of WWII, at which point they relinquished control to the Americans. The US military skipped over the island during the war, so there was never any battle fought here, but various remnants of the Japanese tenure exist around the island, this being one of the most notable examples.         http://dlvr.it/TS3cmp

In the tiny railroad town of Valentine, the Valentine Bar is the kind of place that feels almost too strange to be real. Just down the road from Prada Marfa, the bar proudly advertises itself as “Not an Art Installation,” which surprises plenty of visitors who assume it must be one. The building is an old adobe structure dating back to the 1890s, later turned into a bar in the 1940s along with a resturant known as the 'Highway Cafe' where a pool table and stage now stands. Inside, the walls and ceilings are layered with dollar bills, alongside a poorly taxidermied bobcat, an old cigarette machine, and a vintage barber’s chair. At night, the scene becomes even more surreal: a glowing tower of nearby water tanks rises in the distance while the bar’s red and pink lights glow against the dark West Texas sky. The place acts like a magnet for artists, families, drifters, and curious travelers wandering off Highway 90 in search of a cold drink, or at least a good photo and a bit...

The Verde River Sheep Bridge (also known as Sheep Bridge or Red Point Sheep Bridge) is a pedestrian suspension bridge spanning the Verde River in a remote section of Tonto National Forest, Arizona. It serves as a key access point to the west side of the Mazatzal Wilderness. The original bridge was constructed by the Flagstaff Sheep Company and the Howard Sheep Company to safely move sheep between winter and summer grazing ranges, reducing losses from hazardous river crossings. Road access to the site was prepared in early 1943, with main construction occurring primarily from March to June 1943 and concrete work on the towers completed in January 1944. The bridge cost $7,277 and incorporated salvaged materials from an Arizona mine and a railroad line, built largely with hand tools and limited resources during World War II under the engineering design of Cyril O. Gilliam and supervision of Frank Auza and George W. Smith. Sheep drives across the bridge continued until 1978. The stru...

It started in 2012 on the Union Pacific bridge over I-45 when an anonymous tagger put the slogan "Be Someone"  a message that seemed to resonate with many Houstonians on their daily commute. So much so that it appeared on shirts, hats,  stickers and all manner of knick-knacks. The slogan has been tagged over many many times. "Be Sus", "Be Mattress Mac", "Wash Your Hands" (during the pandemic), "George Floyd", and "No War Know Peace" being some of the more notable changes. No matter how many times, the phrase "Be Someone" reliably returns to the bridge side. There have apparently been many attempts to make it a protected landmark. http://dlvr.it/TS2dTM

Along Bolesława Prusa Street stands an elaborate early 20th century academic building that hides layers of symbolism connected to the crafts once taught inside. Built between 1902 and 1904 for the School of Building Crafts and the Higher School of Machine Construction, the complex was designed as both a school and a teaching tool for future engineers and builders. The most distinctive feature is the clock tower rising above the structure. On its northern side appears a five-part coat of arms of Wrocław alongside the Prussian eagle with royal insignia. Beneath it is the date “1902,” marking the beginning of construction. The western side bears another inscription, “1904,” recording the completion of the building. Carved tools and symbols of construction trades appear across the façade, quietly reflecting the subjects once studied here. Today the building houses the Faculty of Architecture of Wrocław University of Science and Technology. Many decorative details remain inside, inclu...

We picked Bloomington because of friends. A couple we'd been close with in New York moved there four years ago when she got a professorship at IU. We wanted to see them. They didn't have an agenda for the day, so I pulled up the Atlas Obscura app and suggested two places: the Slocum Mechanical Puzzle Collection and the Captain Janeway statue. They'd never heard of either. Four years in Bloomington, and they didn't know their town held more than 30,000 antique puzzles or a bronze monument to a starship captain who won't be born for another three centuries. At Slocum, my kids worked through nearly every puzzle on display in the room—wooden geometries, trick boxes, ancient sliding-tile puzzles. My husband, the family brainiac, got stuck on one called Chinese Rings: six interlocking metal rings threaded onto a U-shaped wire loop. The goal is to remove all the rings, then replace them. It looks simple—just slide them off. But the wires block your way. You can'...

In the middle of the V&A Waterfront, a section of Cape Town known for its shopping and restaurants, are the statues of four men who contributed to the end of Apartheid in South Africa: Albert Luthuli, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, F. W. de Klerk, and Nelson Madela. It's a sobering reminder of how recent Apartheid was in effect--and it makes one slow down to appreciate them, in the midst of all the activity in the area.  http://dlvr.it/TS2Ysd

Goa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. This rise is tourism, especially in the modern era, can be attributed to the landmark Bollywood film Dil Chahta Hai. Several portions of the movie were filmed in Goa. Out of them, one of the most iconic scenes is at Chapora Fort. Such is the influence of the movie on modern day pop culture, that people lovingly call this place “Dil Chahta Hai Fort”. The history of this fort goes back to the 16th century when this place had a military outpost of Adil Shah of Bijapur. It is located at the spot where the Chapora River meets the Arabian Sea. The location carried strategic importance as it served as a watchtower to monitor the river traffic, which was an important commerce route and also served as a defensive fortification against sea attacks. The name Chapora comes from the area’s earlier name Shahapura (which means Town of the Shah) back when the area came under Adil Shah’s territory. Eventually the fort was captured by t...

Along a trail in the woods of southern Illinois, the pathway suddenly tightens. This is One Horse Gap, a natural corridor carved into the sandstone bedrock of Shawnee National Forest. The name hints at its dimensions. The passage is so constricted that, historically, it was said only a single horse could pass through at a time. The rock walls rise steeply on either side, creating a cool, shaded slot that feels more like a secret passage than an everyday hiking trail. The gap itself is part of a designated loop trail within the forest, allowing hikers to experience not only the narrow corridor but also surrounding bluffs, seasonal waterfalls, and dense hardwood forest. The sandstone formations here are part of the same geologic story that shaped other dramatic features in Shawnee, including Garden of the Gods. Despite its striking geology, One Horse Gap remains relatively quiet compared to the forest’s most photographed overlooks. Its wonder is intimate and immersive. Moss clin...

Quietly resting on their rocky pedestal in the old streets of Füssen, the two rocks appear to be utterly inconspicuous, yet their diminutive sign reveals an incredible history. Way back, in the days of the Würm Ice Age, around seventy thousand to ten thousand years ago, chunks of ice from other worlds merged in the south of Germany. One glacier came from the Lechtal Alps, bearing its load of crushed rock in front of it. Another piece of earth, locked in ice, advanced from the distant north, slowly making its way through Europe from the ancient days of Scandinavia. Smooth chunks of pale limestone have been making their way for millions of years, adhering to the flow of melting ice from the Alps, just as they did in the days of the reptiles in the swamps. Next to them, dark stone, long before the first creatures with bony skeletons crawled up onto the beach, was born deep inside what would one day become Norway or Sweden. Most people just pass by without even turning their heads. ...

The sky at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie feels enormous, a vista unlike any other. About an hour southwest of Chicago, on land that once housed the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, Midewin  was the first national tallgrass prairie in the United States. It was established in 1996 after the Army transferred the land to the U.S. Forest Service. During World War II and the Cold War, this expanse produced and stored munitions. After the plant was decommissioned, local advocates, conservation groups, and federal agencies pushed to restore the site to its original ecosystem. The result is a vast patchwork of recovering prairie, wetlands, and oak savanna spread across roughly 20,000 acres in Will County, Illinois. Tallgrass prairie once covered an estimated 170 million acres of North America. Today, less than one percent remains, making restoration here both symbolic and urgent. The Forest Service and partner organizations use prescribed burns and native seed plantings to rebuild th...

The town of Makanda has a proud history of reinvention. Founded as a camp for workers building the Central Illinois Railroad in 1845, the town boomed as a way station for freight destined for Chicago.  After early growth tied to agriculture and the railroad, the town saw decline when the railroad rerouted and traffic dwindled. In the 1970s, artists and craftspeople began moving in, drawn by the rolling Shawnee Hills and the town’s low rents. At the heart of this revival was the historic Makanda Boardwalk.  When it was first built, this elevated wooden walkway kept foot traffic out of the muddy streets, serving railroad travelers passing through what was then a bustling stop along the Illinois Central line. Today, it is lined with galleries, artisan shops, and eclectic storefronts, and feels less like a relic of past commerce and more like a refuge for the creatively inclined. Visitors can stroll the wooden planks today and find locally made jewelry, pottery, and more at Vision...

The World Heritage Centre held, from 17 to 19 March 2026 in Kingstown (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), a capacity-building workshop on the World Heritage Convention, bringing together key national actors from three Small Island Developing States (SIDS) working towards the preparation of their first World Heritage nominations: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada and the Bahamas. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the National Commissions for UNESCO of Saint Vincent and ... http://dlvr.it/TS1Yjn

UNESCO Peru and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) held, on 4 February in Cusco, the official launch ceremony for the project "Ayllu Verde: Establishing a Circular Economy for Sustainable Tourism in the Cusco Region (2025–2032)”, an initiative that over the next seven years will strengthen inorganic solid waste management in Cusco and Urubamba, contributing to improved quality of life for local populations and to the protection of their natural and cultural ... http://dlvr.it/TS0hn1

Mr. Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director of the World Heritage Centre, shares a message for World Wildlife Day 2026. play_arrow play_arrow Watch Dear colleagues and friends, our health is deeply connected to nature, from the plants we rely on for medicine to the ecosystems that sustain life. Protecting biodiversity is also about protecting human well-being. On 3rd March, we celebrate World Wildlife Day in close alignment with the objectives of the World Heritage Convention, notably the ... http://dlvr.it/TS0hjG

On 5 February 2026, 70 students at La Gaulette State Secondary School gathered at the foot of Le Morne Mountain for the unveiling of project outcome of "Enhancing Heritage and Peace Education through Digital Tools for the Le Morne Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site in Mauritius. Supported by the Netherlands, the event marked more than the presentation of new digital tools. It was a moment of connection between generations: between memory and those who will carry it forward. For ... http://dlvr.it/TS0hg1

The Earth's heat could power homes and businesses worldwide, but it's barely been tapped. Indonesia is trying to change that. http://dlvr.it/TS0fNg

The Princess Mishawaka statue and plaque in Mishawaka, Indiana is a tribute to the legend of a Shawnee Indian maiden, Mishawaka, daughter of Chief Elkhart. There are different versions of Mishawaka's life and a question of whether she was even real. The plaque tells the story that Princess Mishawaka was a fierce warrior and, after her father was injured in a battle with the Potawatomi, she led her people until she was captured by the Potawatomi. While being held captive, she fell in love with a white man named Dead Shot. Hoping to gain favor with her father, a Shawnee named Gray Wolf rescued Mishawaka. Dead Shot, not to be denied his love, fought with Gray Wolf for Mishawaka. Losing the battle, Gray Wolf stabbed Mishawaka before he died. Dead Shot nursed Mishawaka back to health and they were married, living along the nearby St. Joseph River. But is that the full story? The Princess Mishawaka Society states that Mishawaka was indeed the daughter of Chief Elkhart and was abduc...