Notable short reads from the past week.
‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass. As a history buff, I’m always thrilled when we discover long-lost techniques of the ancient world.
How rebuilding old mosques is bringing Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims together in Punjab. Religious extremists dominate most news coverage. It lifted my spirits to read this story of people from different faith traditions coming together to build trust and heal old sectarian wounds.
“Knights Will Be Knights.” At Medieval Times, a Dinner-Theater Kingdom Faces a Reckoning. I went to the Orlando Medieval Times with high school friends in 1984. We unironically loved every minute of it. This is a fascinating look at the culture within the castles, and how the company weaponized its employees’ love of the culture to abuse them.
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