If you saw one, would you snap a photo… or run?
Researchers have sequenced the complete genomes of eleven Przewalski's horses, including all of the founding lineages and five historical, museum specimens dating back more than a century, and compared them to the genomes of 28 domesticated horses to provide a detailed look at the endangered animals, both past and present.
Here is a little send-up in honor of President's Day today: a rosy-cheeked George Washington holding a flower and riding a spotted horse. I adore this flat two-dimensional style of illustration known as "fraktur" painting. It was done by a Pennsylvania German artist (ca. 1780-90) in a style reminiscent of a medieval illuminated manuscript. The term fraktur, meaning fractured writing, refers to the style of Gothic German lettering, also known as blackletter. The painter of this watercolor and ink portrait of Washington is unknown, but attributed to Sussel, the name of the historian who first studied the painting. It is included in the National Park Service's "Treasures of the Nation" collection. Follow their link and you can click on (almost) any letter of the alphabet to go on a treasure hunt—with exception to the letters K, N, U, X, Y & Z, which are still waiting for their designated treasures. Time might be ripe for the NPS to begin a Kickstarter campaign to fund the rest of the alphabet of the Nations' Treasures. Another fraktur portrait of GW, circa 1831. ::From the Mennonite Heritage Center via The Reporter. An ink and watercolor portrait of the man looking a little pale. 7.25 x 6" (no date). ::From Christy Auction House via Live Auctioneers. This is another remarkable work of American folk art made from various kinds of scroll-cut woods. It is all laid on red fabric and is in the original wooden scroll-cut frame with elaborate medallions and a crest dating 1915. ::From Cowan Auctions
This second instalment of famous racehorses includes Dahlia, Grundy, Pawneese, Youth, Buckpasser, Secretariat and Allez France.
C'est aujourd'hui la Journée internationale des câlins. Si si, le "Hug Day", comme disent les ricains, et ça existe depuis les années 1970. Si vous n'avez personne sous la main pour faire un gros câli...
There are dozens of Celtic goddesses. Celtic history and lore is entangled by a lack of written documentation. Here is a list defining Celtic goddesses in terms of modern paganism.
Hertford Dancer does not hold an entry in the June 2 G1 Epsom Oaks, but she was firmly on top here as she sprang a minor surprise on her first attempt at black-type. Ironically sixth behind her stable's leading English or French Oaks contender and TDN Rising Star Shutter Speed (GB) (Dansili {GB}) over a
Who are the greatest racehorses of the 20th Century? Check the "Top 100 Racehorses of the 20th Century" list compiled by "Blood-Horse Publications", which names Man o' War number one, and ranks Ruffian number thirty-five.
PEGASOS (Pegasus), a silvery highlighter with aqua interference highlight, from the Medusa Menagerie collection. Pegasus (Ancient Greek: Πήγασος, Pēgasos; Latin: Pegasus) is one of the best known creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine stallion usually depicted as pure white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa. He was the brother of Chrysaor, born at a single birthing when his mother was decapitated by Perseus. (source: Wikipedia) Song to the Moon is face, cheek and eye safe. It is not lip safe. Contains: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Carnauba Wax, Silica, Tin Dioxide, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Stearate, Tin Oxide, Aluminum PowderAvailable in Three size options (Full/Mini size jar has custom label art): Full Sized Jar ( aka "20 gram" jar) holds approximately 7 grams net weight of blush. Mini Jar (aka "10 gram" jar) holds approximately 4 grams net weight of blush. 1/4 teaspoon in a 2x2 inch zip baggie This is enough product for many sampling. NOTE: While we have made all attempts for photographs to accurately depict colors, photography unfortunately does not accurately reveal the depth and interplay of color and effect of these shadows. Also, please note that variations do exist between different computer monitors.
As the North American International Auto Show kicks off in Detroit, TIME and Dan Neil, Pulitzer Prize-winning automotive critic and syndicated columnist for the Los Angeles Times, look at the greatest...
The January issue of our magazine, The Carriage Journal, includes a fascinating article on horse-drawn travel in Switzerland. The article is adapted from Andres Furger’s lecture at the 2010 C…
Captain Lawrence Oates wrote that if Robert Scott's team didn't win the race to the South Pole, "we shall come home with our tails between our legs"
Each week we scour the web for interesting and historic documents that catch our eye, make us think or simply make us laugh.
The hoard of Bronze Age treasure unearthed in a remote spot in Dartmoor, Devon, shows the incredible craft skills and trade links of people living at the time.
The Hero 25FPS, a collaboration between Marina Abramović and digital art and culture platform Circa, will reward ideas that ‘make the world a better, more beautiful place’
The British were world leaders at ‘haute ecole’ dressage 300 years ago but it later died out. Stunning images show performances at Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire.
Medication isn't always an option for people with dementia, but small lifestyle changes are. Here are four that may help mitigate symptoms.
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Harriet Hoctor in an heavenly dress. At the age of 15, Hoctor made her Broadway debut in 1920 as a chorus dancer in Jerome Kern's musical Sally, produced by Florenz Ziegfeld. In 1923 she starred in...
The Duchess of Cornwall, 71, was in Newmarket, where she visited the National Stud and fed carrots to a stallion. She looked smart in green and was praised as a 'wonderful horsewoman.'
