A 14th-century residence with a tiny balcony overlooking a courtyard is said be “Juliet’s House.” The Verona Arena is a huge 1st-century Roman amphitheater, which currently hosts concerts and large-scale opera performances.
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Exhibition: ‘Tree & Serpent- Early Buddhist Art In India 200 BCE – 400 BCE’ (The Met)
Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE
July 21st–November 13th, 2023
With major loans from a dozen lenders across India, as well as from the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States, it transports visitors into the world of early Buddhist imagery that gave expression to this new religion as it grew from a core set of ethical teachings into one of the world’s great religions. Objects associated with Indo-Roman exchange reveal India’s place in early global trade.
The exhibition showcases objects in various media, including limestone sculptures, gold, silver, bronze, rock crystal, and ivory. Highlights include spectacular sculptures from southern India—newly discovered and never before publicly exhibited masterpieces—that add to the world canon of early Buddhist art. On view: July 21st–November 13th, 2023
News: Ukraine Peace Talks In Saudi Arabia, Trump Is Arraigned In Washington
The New York Times — Friday, August 4, 2023
Trump, Arraigned on Election Charges, Pleads Not Guilty
The former president appeared in federal court in Washington after being indicted over his efforts to overturn his defeat in 2020. His first pretrial hearing was set for Aug. 28.
The Charges That Were Notably Absent From the Trump Indictment
An indictment this week did not accuse former President Donald Trump of inciting the mob that attacked the Capitol, but it did show that some close to him knew violence might be coming.
Trump’s 2024 Campaign Seeks to Make Voters the Ultimate Jury
Donald J. Trump has long understood the stakes in the election: The courts may decide his cases, but only voters can decide whether to return him to power.
Pastor or Traitor? Ukrainians Shun a Church Seen as a Kremlin Tool.
The village parishioners’ decision to oust their priest reflects a broader push within Ukraine to reduce the influence of an Orthodox church that answers to Moscow.
Research Preview: Science Magazine – August 4, 2023
‘We’re changing the clouds.’ An unforeseen test of geoengineering is fueling record ocean warmth
Pollution cuts have diminished “ship track” clouds, adding to global warming
Tropical trees deter similar neighbors
Tropical forests host an unusually high diversity of tree species. Strong interactions between individuals are hypothesized to create these patterns. A tree is more likely to survive when surrounded by different tree species with different resource needs, diseases, and herbivores. Kalyuzhny et al. found patterns consistent with this mechanism in a long-term forest plot in Panama. Adult trees in this site are more distant from members of their own species than from other species and more distant than would be expected by chance or by the limits of seed dispersal. This study shows that distances between conspecifics are maintained in adult trees, helping to explain the high diversity of tropical forests.
National Geographic Traveller – SEPT 2023
Classical Music: Top New Releases For August 2023
- Beethoven: Complete Chamber Music with Flute
- Arvo Pärt: Spiegel im Spiegel LP
- Alter Ego: Music for Flute and Piano by Respighi, Fauré & Franck
- Duarte: Orchestral and Concertante Works for Guitar, Vol. 2
- Rebay: Complete Music for Violin and Guitar
- De Montgeroult: Complete Piano Sonatas
- Ries: Music for Flute & Piano
- Ponchielli: Piano Music
- Fiorillo: 36 Caprices Op.3 for Violin, transcribed for viola by Marco Masciagni
- Cazzati: Motets
News: Niger Junta’s Threat To West Africa, Poland’s Rising Role In Ukraine War
The Globalist Podcast, Thursday, August 3 2023: ECOWAS demands that the leaders of Niger’s coup cede power by this Sunday – but does it have enough leverage? Also in the programme: We discuss Poland’s ever-increasing role in the Russia-Ukraine War, find out about Eurostar’s newest rival and flick through the day’s papers.
The New York Times — Thursday, August 3, 2023
Trump Election Charges Set Up Clash of Lies Versus Free Speech
The indictment of former President Donald J. Trump over his efforts to retain power accuses him of conspiracies built on knowing falsehoods. His supporters say he is protected by the First Amendment.
From Right-Hand Man to Critical Witness: Pence at Heart of Trump Prosecution
Mike Pence is playing an extraordinary role in a historic criminal case against his onetime benefactor and current rival, whose angry supporters once threatened Mr. Pence’s life.
Trump Indictment Leaves Alleged Co-Conspirators Facing Tough Choices
The special counsel’s decision not to charge six people said to have played critical roles in the effort to keep Donald Trump in office seemed to give them a chance to cooperate with prosecutors. Some appear to be unwilling.
Jury in Pittsburgh Synagogue Trial Condemns Gunman to Death
The verdict, after nearly 10 hours of deliberations, was met with a mix of solemnity, gratitude and relief among the survivors and families of those killed in the 2018 attack.
Research Preview: Nature Magazine – August 3, 2023
Water crisis: how local technologies can help solve a global problem
Climate change is making water stress worse for billions worldwide. Scaling up both new and traditional solutions must be a priority.
Why heart trouble can lead to sleep trouble
An immune response triggered by cardiac disease affects the function of a gland with a key role in the sleep–wake cycle.
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