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The warrior woman of the Renaissance

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The Renaissance warrior woman who defied powerful popes—and the Borgias

It was 1499. The troops of the Borgias were holding her children hostage and threatening to kill them if she did not yield her lands to them. But she refused, raised her skirts, and cried: “Kill them if you will. I have the means to make many more! You will never make me surrender.” The tale may be apocryphal but, given what is known about the extraordinary Caterina Sforza, it has a ring of truth.

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Why pterosaurs were the weirdest wonders on wings

Popular notions about these winged dragons that ruled Mesozoic skies for 162 million years have long remained stuck. We invariably imagine them as pointy-headed, leather-winged, clumsily aerial reptilians, with murderous proclivities. But a rush of fossil discoveries is changing long-held beliefs about the animals.

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A huge chunk of Earth’s crust is missing. Now we may know why.

The image above shows what’s known as the Great Unconformity: In one layer, you have rocks from the Cambrian period, which started roughly 540 million years ago. Directly below, you have fossil-free crystalline basement rock, which formed about a billion or more years ago. So where did all the rock that belongs in between these time periods go?

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The true story of Machli, the world’s most famous tiger

In 2016, Machli, the Tiger Queen of Ranthambore, died at the ripe old age of 19. The Bengal tigress, who may have been the most photographed tiger on Earth, was known for her tenacity in the face of incredible odds: She killed a 14-foot crocodile, defended her territory against much larger male tigers, and raised cubs even after she’d lost her canine teeth and the use of one eye.

A REMARKABLE LIFE

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The super-ancient origins of your blue jeans

Until recently, researchers believed the earliest-known indigo-dyed textiles were from Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty, dated to approximately 2400 B.C. It turns out distinctive indigo-blue cotton fabrics were being created long before the pyramids were built.

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The Grand Canyon is a gigantic geological library, with rocky layers that tell much of the story of Earth’s history. Curiously though, a sizable layer representing anywhere from 250 million years to 1.2 billion years is missing.

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See the golden age of Soviet aviation, frozen in time in North Korea

North Korea is one of the most isolated countries in the world—international travel is highly regulated and freedom of movement within its own borders scarce. The lack of demand for air travel combined with global sanctions has had an unintended effect.

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Are dogs smarter than cats? Science has an answer

One of our most contentious debates may now have an answer: A team of researchers counted the number of neurons in dog and cat brains and found one had twice as many as the other.

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Paraic McNeela

It was back in the summer of ‘79 when I made and sold my very first bodhrán. I haven’t looked back since. What a journey it’s been!

Thank you for being a part of it .

In 2019 I decided to celebrate my 40th anniversary with something that would allow my customers to connect to their roots and show their pride in being a member of the McNeela family.

So I had an exclusive McNeela t-shirt screen printed right here in Dublin. Just around the corner in fact from where I sold my very first bodhrán. They flew off the shelves in record time.

Now the big 50th anniversary is looming and the celebrations will have to be bigger and better. If you have any ideas on how to celebrate this milestone I’d love to hear from you.

I promised in my last email that I’d be sharing some of my favourite and most popular content with you, and don’t worry, I’ve not forgotten.

Today I want to introduce you to the holy grail of musical gatherings for traditional Irish musicians – the Irish Music Session.

I love nothing more than a good session with friends. Here I am below in the McNeela Studios with some of Ireland’s finest musicians – John O’Brien on guitar, Mick O’Brien on flute and Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh on concertina.

I count myself lucky to be in such fine company. Just click the image below to hear us in action:

The McNeela Guide to the Irish Music Session is a firm favourite with my readers. In fact, it’s one of the most popular blog posts I’ve ever published.

This guide has helped many of my loyal customers navigate the tricky and sometimes intimidating landscape of the Irish music session.

So come with me and I’ll talk you through the dos – but most importantly the don’ts – of session etiquette, to help you avoid any embarrassing faux pas when you brave your first trad session. I’ll have you session-ready in no time.

Just think, when you’re next in Dublin, Ireland you’ll be ready to hit the town and join me for a few tunes in my favourite spot, The Cobblestone Pub – the home of traditional Irish music in Dublin.

A few pints and a few tunes – sounds like heaven!

If you’re already a veteran session player however (even if you’re not) then I’ve got a little bonus content for you…

It was no easy feat let me tell you, but I managed to put together a list of my top five favourite traditional Irish music albums of all time.

Click here to discover which legendary album won the coveted top spot.

Whether you’re a total traddie, or it’s your very first foray into the world of Irish music, I guarantee there’s something for everyone in this post.

So what are you waiting for? Immerse yourself in the very best that traditional Irish music has to offer. Hours of listening pleasure awaits…

RJ Hamster

Join us virtually at The Mercy For Animals Gala!

Dear Peter,

Tickets are now available for the virtual Mercy For Animals Gala! Join us from anywhere as we celebrate 23 years of creating a just and sustainable food system on Friday, September 16, 2022.

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The extraordinary evening will take place at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles and will stream live online. Join us at this virtual event as we recognize our brave investigators, enjoy a star-studded award show with celebrity entertainment, and connect with an inspiring community of dedicated supporters.

We want our entire global community to be with us, so we are excited to offer the opportunity to stream the gala online at no cost to you. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of animals before the gala celebration, you will have the opportunity to make a donation when you reserve your ticket.

If you cannot make it to Los Angeles in person, we hope to celebrate with you virtually as we honor everyone who has worked hard to make all our progress possible.

Sincerely,

Leah Garcés
President

P.S. For more information about the gala or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Henry Lucero, senior director of donor experience, at HenryL@MercyForAnimals.org or 1-866-632-6446 or Talita Trygsland, events manager, at TalitaT@MercyForAnimals.org or 310-404-1597.

Peter A. Hovis for President in 2024

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