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Monday, September 16, 2024 |
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No other woman has been as exalted. For centuries, pilgrims have journeyed to shrines worldwide devoted to the Virgin Mary, praying for her intercession with Jesus to cure disease or heartbreak. How was Mary, who Pope Francis calls his ‘mama’, accorded such power?
Look no further than the Biblical miracle of the wine.
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PHOTOGRAPH BY LAUREN OWENS LAMBERT |
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PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF IDAHO FISH AND GAME |
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Rodents or superheroes? You’ve heard of famous aerialists, daredevils, Flying Wallendas, Niagara divers. But what about the parachuting beavers of Idaho?
One might ask: What prompted the massive air-dropping of the dam-building rodents over the U.S. Northwest? Was it a good idea? Did other states follow suit?
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Today’s Soundtrack: I Was Made For Sunny Days, The Weepies
We hope you enjoyed today’s History newsletter. Let us know if you have ideas on how to make this better. It was edited and curated by David Beard and produced by Amanda Williams-Bryant.
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