Hoard of Bronze Jewelry Found in Polish Lake Reveals Ancient Celtic Water Burial Ritual
The Chełmno were not, throughout most of their existence, prolific workers or consumers of metal objects, so the find is considered crucial.
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Why Are So Many Old Maps Covered in Sea Monsters? Nat. Geo Dives Deep
Even as late as the 15th century, map makers were still covering images in illustrations of "sea swine," "sea orms," and "pristers."
Bumper Snowfall to Start Early Ski Season in Europe: 'One of the best starts I can remember'
Big resorts in France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria have all moved the opening date of the season up at least a week to November 18th.
Barcelona Church Under Construction for 141 Years Finally Gets its 4 Towers-Named Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Now only the tower of Jesus remains unfinished, and when the scaffolding is finally pulled down it will be the tallest cathedral in Europe.
Volvo Launches 3 New Massive Electric Truck Models for Heavy Duty Uses, Representing 2/3 of Company's Sales
Imagine a truck that only emits water vapor, produces its own electricity onboard and has a range of up to 600 miles.
Sweden's First EV-Charging Road Will Power Electric Vehicles as They Drive
Construction is slated to begin in 2025 along a whopping 13 miles road, but it hasn't been decided which method of charging will be used.
EU Approves Groundbreaking New 'Right to Repair' Laws Requiring Appliances to Be Easier to Fix
The new laws will require common household products to be manufactured with sustainability and repair in mind for the consumer.
In World's First Telethon to Fight Climate Crisis, Denmark Raises Millions to Plant Trees
Over the course of just two and a half hours, the event raised enough money to plant 914,233 trees across the European country.
Former Child Refugee Finally Gets to Thank Aid Worker for the Life-Changing Gift He Gave Her 24 Years Ago
It has been 24 years since a Dutch man gave Mevan Babakar a new bike—and thanks to the power of social media, she finally got to thank him for the gift.
Europe Could Produce Enough Wind Farm Energy to Power the Whole World for 30 Years, New Study Shows
This exciting new study from the University of Sussex shows that Europe alone could feasibly produce enough wind energy for the entire Earth.
Oil and Gas Rigs Could Soon Be Reassigned to Fight Climate Crisis by Storing CO2 Emissions
Instead of spending millions of dollars on decommissioning oil and gas rigs, new research suggests they could be put to work storing CO2 emissions.
Man Walks the Famed Camino de Santiago Trail With Driver Who Almost Killed Him in a Wreck (Video)
A man, angry at a driver who crashed into him, ended up asking him on a European hike after he learned that the driver had suffered a seizure at the wheel
Check Out the Joyous Photos of 100,000 Muslims Celebrating End of Fasting at Europe's Largest Eid Gathering
Since today marks the end of Ramadan's dawn-to-dusk fasting, thousands of Muslim families are gathering together to celebrate.
Instead of Paying for Kayak Rental, You Can Paddle These European Waterways for Free By Picking Up Trash
You can now paddle for two hours along dozens of European lakes and rivers for free – and all you have to do is collect floating garbage along the way.
20 Dutch Musicians Weave Together Beethoven's Best Melody From Their Own Homes-And the Results Are Glorious
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra members each recorded their instruments from their own homes to produce Beethoven's 9th Symphony for the world.
Synagogue, Mosque and Temple Rise Side by Side Near Church in Suburban Paris
20 miles east of Paris, a local mayor is breaking new ground by placing a synagogue, a mosque and two Buddhist temples side by side in an effort to harbor peace between faiths. The traditionally Catholic town of Bussy-Saint-Georges, has long had a church.
In Just 2 Years, Lithuania Steals The Crown For Best European Recycler By Using an Expansive Return Program
Lithuania has implemented a deposit-return scheme encouraging consumers to recycle food and drink containers—and 92% of all containers have been returned.
CO2 Emissions From Global Power Sector Declined By Record-Breaking 2% in 2019, Says New Research
With coal usage collapsing in Europe and the United States, the world's energy sector experienced the largest drop in CO2 emissions since 1990.
Apple and Pear Cores Turned Into Chemical-Free Sweetener as an Alternative to Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar
Dutch scientists are creating a chemical-free, calorie-free sweetener made from apple and pear waste to replace sugar and artificial sweeteners.
Orchestra Allows Deaf People to 'Hear' Beethoven Through Touch - Much Like the Maestro Did
The Danubia Symphony Orchestra in Budapest lets deaf audience members sit among instruments to feel the vibrations during special performances of Beethoven.
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