Britta Klopp

15/09/2023

The private charitable trust that runs the house almost admitted defeat when Covid lockdown ended their revenue. "We were threatened with complete loss of income indefinitely," said museum manager Owen Gower, the only full-time employee. A hastily arranged online crowdfunding campaign struck a chord with well-wishers around the world and quickly raised more than £40,000 in donations. It was enough to keep the house running.

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart."

13/09/2023

Schunselaar said that touring Amsterdam's many off-the-beaten-path attractions gives visitors a chance to slow down and experience the culture that could be overlooked on a "bachelor party" or a whirlwind weekend visit. "Tourism has its pros and cons, but obviously we want to welcome as many tourists to the museum to enjoy the collection and what we have to offer. It's all about finding the right balance."

21/06/2023

On June 7, 2023, smoke from Canadian wildfires forced New Yorkers inside even as pigeons and other birds continued to take wing amid the hazy orange skies and unhealthy air conditions.

29/05/2023

These ancient Phoenician jars, holding the remains of human sacrifices, were found in ruins of Carthage.

26/04/2023

A trail camera image shows multiple Krefft's river turtles basking at night in Townsville, Australia.

23/04/2023

The Indigenous Khoisan people called the massif now known as Table Mountain ‘Hoerikwaggo’ — meaning ‘mountain of the sea’. It was named ‘Taboa de Cabo’ (Table of the Cape) for its flat top by Portuguese explorer António de Saldanha in 1503.