Editor's Note: This article was originally published on February 10, 2022. It has since been updated. Faced with the reality of being slaves in a foreign land, Igbo people chose death as they walked into the ocean and drowned while still chained to each other. It was one of the first documented acts of rebellion from the people of Africa against white slave traders. It was the year 1803 and 75 West Africans, with a majority of them being Igbo, were sold for $100 each to John Couper and Thomas Spalding. Originating from Nigeria, the Igbo people were renowned for their industriousness, independence, and pride in their work. John Couper and Thomas Spalding "bought" the Igbo people with the intention of taking them to work on plantations in St. Simons Island, Georgia, in the U.S. They were packed onto a slave ship but as the ship neared Georgia, Igbo people rebelled and took over the ship, killing the captain and some of the crew. The ship ran aground in Dunbar Creek, off St. Simons Island, according to Mother Jones.

Igbo landing: Remembering enslaved Africans who chose death over slavery by walking into the ocean

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Editor’s Note: Here, Dr. Zahi Hawass, arguably Egypt’s most famous and celebrated archaeologist and egyptologist, recounts his recent discoveries at Gisr el-Mudir, also known as the Great Enclosure, one of the oldest stone structures known to date in Egypt, located at Saqqara and only a few hundred meters west of the Step Pyramid. Leading an excavation team, he uncovered evidence of a large cemetery consisting of tombs dated to the 5th and 6th Dynasties of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. What follows is his narrative in his own words:

Discoveries in the Shadow of the Step Pyramid

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A treasure trove of gold has been discovered completely untouched in the graves of an ancient Egyptian necropolis.
Gold has been a coveted possession for centuries and centuries, with the largest golden nugget ever discovered weighing as much as an adult man, and a pot overflowing with gold coins discovered in an ancient Greek home.
In an incredibly rare discovery in an ancient Egyptian necropolis, excavations of previously untouched mudbrick chambers revealed precious gold treasures among their contents.
The discovery was made in a necropolis in Tel el-Deir in Damietta – a city in Egypt around 200 kilometres north of Cairo.
The dead inside...

Extraordinary gold treasures unearthed from untouched Ancient Egyptian graves

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Due to its extreme isolation, Patagonia has become an epicentre of weirdness. From jaw-dropping ice fields and stunning glacial lakes to out of this earth’s "light", Patagonia region displays tje mysterious "light of dawn" shows every night. This region boasts a range of natural phenomena sure to amaze and amuse the travelers from around the world.

Why Patagonia is The End of the Earth? Alien Abduction Hotspot (Maybe)

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

Civil War ghost town residents faced economic decline, disasters, and societal changes. After desertion, they struggled with reintegration and fading memories. Haunting legends and supernatural myths emerged, adding to the eerie atmosphere. Today, archaeology reveals relics and community efforts preserve these remnants. The stories of these ghost town residents are a chilling reminder of the lasting impact of the war. Explore further to uncover the full tale of these abandoned communities.

What Happened to Civil War Ghost Town Residents?

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Sports game fans, rejoice! Backyard Sports, the iconic video game series known for making kid-friendly sports games, is back. In a press release, Playground Productions, the company currently holding the rights to the Backyard Sports IP, confirmed it was reviving the series, noting that the franchise is "slated to return in the coming months." Playground Productions also provided the first teaser trailer for Backyard Sports, featuring memorable characters like Pablo Sanchez and Stephanie Morgan.

Backyard Sports Revival Officially Announced by Playground Productions

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Maria Branyas attributed longevity to an ‘orderly life without excesses’

Maria Branyas: World's oldest person dies peacefully in sleep aged 117, her family announce

Large Putrid Flesh is a new enemy added to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring. They can only be found exclusively in the Stone Coffin Fissure.

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Archaeologists discovered a hoard of Persian coins at the site of ancient Greek city in what is now Turkey.

Hoard of Gold Coins Meant for Mercenaries Found in Ancient Greek City

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

This video review is an updated version of our Black Myth: Wukong PC Review that features footage to illustrate some of the bugs and technical issues we experienced during our playthrough that we were not able to show you pre-release, due to embargo restrictions. Black Myth Wukong Review by Mitchell...

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Celestial Taiyi Pills are an item you can collect in Black Myth: Wukong to upgrade your maximum Mana. Mana is used to cast spells like Immobilize, A Pluck of Many, and Cloud Step. Spells are a massive part of combat in Black Myth: Wukong, and running out of Mana can be a problem. Here, we will review all the Celestial Taiyi locations so you can have as much Mana as possible.

Celestial Taiyi Pill Locations

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Robert Louis Stevenson and Fanny Van de Grift should never have been together, but as Camille Peri writes in “A Wilder Shore: The Romantic Odyssey of Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson” (Viking), their “unlikely Victorian love story” somehow worked. 

The contrast in their backgrounds was marked.

Stevenson was from a wealthy Scottish family and had recently passed the bar to keep his parents happy as he pursued a writing career that saw him pen classics such as “Treasure Island” and “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.”



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Van de Grift, meanwhile, hailed from a mining family in Indiana...

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How did prehistoric humans transport the 6-ton stone across Britain?

Stonehenge Altar Stone mystery solved: 6-ton slab was carried 434 miles from Scotland

Archaeologists have unearthed a "stunning" Bronze Age burial chamber on one of Dartmoor’s most isolated hills. Experts discovered a stone-built box, sometimes known as a cist, at Cut Hill during a three-day dig earlier this month. Radiocarbon dating of charcoal found inside suggests the chamber, used to bury the...

'Stunning' burial chamber unearthed on Dartmoor

The Black Wind King is a required Yaoguai King boss fight that you can encounter in Chapter 1 of Black Myth Wukong. Located in the middle of Black Wind Cave, this is the first of two forms you'll fight the self-imposed King of Black Wind Mountain. Even in his human form, he can be incredibly powerful.

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You will come across several Meditation Spots scattered about the land as you're exploring in Black Myth: Wukong. These Meditation Spots not only provide a beautiful...

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