NBC Boston on MSN4h
19th-century book due back to Worcester Public Library in 1973 is returned
The Worcester Public Library recently had an unusual surprise — the return of a book more than half a century overdue.
English author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize 2024 for her novel set in space, Orbital
It takes 90 minutes for the International Space Station to orbit the Earth. That journey happens 16 times in Orbital, which ...
Albany Herald11h
In 1973 a library book was checked out. 51 years later it’s finally been returned
The book, a compilation of illustrations by a British artist and poet, remained in the collection until 1973, when it was checked out and never returned. Just recently, the book was returned by a ...
El País in English15h
The legacy of Lucy, the ‘Australopithecus’ that changed our idea of human evolution 50 years ago
The fossil remains of the unique hominid were found in Ethiopia in 1974, traveled around the world, were the subject of ...
Derbyshire Times on MSN18h
Take a look at these delightful pictures children around Derbyshire dressing up as their favourite literary characters to celebrate World Book Day back in 2022
Every kid loves dressing up, and that was definitely the case back in March 2022 as youngsters around Derbyshire transformed ...
The Independent19h
Campaign for return of 13th-century Sarum Master Bible to Salisbury Cathedral receives £10,000 donation
The English manuscript artist was known ... of whom we have a recognisable oeuvre. open image in gallery A spokesperson for ...