These Massive Land Art Constructions Are Actually Ancient Fishing Weirs
Stone tidal traps were built off the coast of Taiwan as early as the Qing Dynasty
Armenia Might Be One of the Oldest and Youngest Beer-Making Countries in the World
In 1984, Charlie Papazian authored The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, a landmark text (now in its fourth edition) that laid out for the first time in simple, straightforward terms, the basic formula for making beer in the comfort of one’s home. Papazian soon became the guardian of an entire generation of brewers and his calming…
See the Sounds of the Amazon in This Mesmerizing Video
Artist Andy Thomas helps people experience nature in a new way
Why the Artist Ragnar Kjartansson Asked his Mother to Spit On Him
The Icelandic performance piece Me and My Mother is latest Hirshhorn acquisition
Russian Culture Minister Slams ‘Hysteria’ Over Tsar Biopic ‘Mathilde’
Orthodox activists including State Duma Deputy Natalia Poklonskaya have rallied against the film depicting the Tsar’s affair
The Juggling Genius of Paul Cinquevalli
Remembering a showman who gave his life to his craft
England’s FA Concerned Over Russian Cyber-Attacks Ahead of World Cup
FIFA said the organization “remains committed to preventing security attacks”
Mass Evacuations in Russian Cities Continue After Bomb Threats
The evacuations began in Omsk on Sunday and continued in Ryazan that evening
Nearly Half of Russians Support Soviet-Nazi Non-Aggression Pact
Putin defended the pact in 2015 saying Moscow signed it after Western states snubbed its efforts to “create an anti-fascist bloc in Europe”
Child Dies After Falling Into Sinkhole at School in Siberia
Investigators have opened a criminal case on charges of negligent homicide.
Acclaimed Musicians Sting and J. Ralph Spread Social Justice Through Song
The Smithsonian honors two composers whose work and philanthropy are inextricably linked
95 Russian Athletes Cleared of Doping Charges by WADA
The report does not specify who the athletes are.
Moscow Court Asks Reporters to Be ‘Tactful’ in Covering Ulyukayev Case
Moscow court where Ulyukayev trial is being held asked journalists to cover the case with caution.
Freed Activist Udaltsov Briefly Detained for Protest at State Duma
He was brought to the Tverskoi detention center.
San Francisco Air Pollution Watchdog Could Punish Russian Consulate for ‘Burning Garbage’
“It was clear they weren’t burning seasoned dry wood.”
Moscow Authorities Propose Nemtsov Memorial ‘Inside Entranceway’
The move would “resolve a conflict situation.”
Tickets for 2018 Football World Cup Go on Sale this Week
Fans will be given “a fair chance to secure tickets” through FIFA’s website starting at noon Moscow time
In Russia, 80 People Die of AIDS Every Day
The highest death rates were registered in the Kemerovo, Samara and Irkutsk regions.