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66 years ago today, Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records, a Black-owned label that achieved crossover success and played an important role in the racial integration of popular music. In the 1960s, Motown ruled the airways with a style of soul music that had a mainstream pop appeal. It…

In a big week for Egyptian archaeology, the tomb of a “conjurer-doctor” was found in ancient Saqqara. Dating back 4,100 years, the tomb was heavily decorated with paintings and hieroglyphic inscriptions in vivid colors. In life, this individual was known as Tetinebefou, “conjurer of the goddess Serket,”  “director of medicinal plants,”…

Reprinted with permission from World at Large News An endangered bird famous for its elaborate leaping courtship displays is being reared in a special facility where the animals are able to develop their wild instincts. With less than 600 individuals left in the wilds of Cambodia, conservationists have shown that the…

The famous king of Babylon Nebuchadnezzar II was lately enthroned when a group of Phoenician sailors watched their boat sink in shallow water off the coast of Spain. Now, that very boat is the subject of an underwater archaeology expedition, as experts prepare to extract it for study and eventual museum…

From the heartland of Sikhism comes an inspiring story of a former army colonel helping to free his countrymen from addiction through positive reinforcement. Colonel Dr. Rajinder Singh is the founder and director of the Akal Drug De-Addiction Center in Punjab. His methods have helped over 10,000 patients kick addictions stemming…

A Portland woman’s fiery death was avoided thanks to the speed of police, fire, and medical first responders who conducted a harrowing rescue in late December. Portland Police Bureau Sgt. Sarah Kerwin told local news that the 911 call of a vehicle ablaze near Mt. Scott Boulevard came from the driver…