Art & Good News 9-9-2023
Weekly roundup for September 9th, 2023 with art and uplifting stories
Starting with some art…
I always loved reading rainbow from PBS when I was a kid. LaVar Burton introduced me to so many books that I never would have picked up otherwise. It also really made me love to read. To this day, a good book is still my favorite adventure to take. I love watching movies, however, when you read the book first it can be hard to measure up to the things my imagination creates. Have you read any good books lately? If not make your weekend as wonderful as your week and go grab a new adventure from your local library!
Now to the Good News…
Archaeologists Are Using Modern Tools to Learn About Visitors to an Ancient Egyptian Temple
Archeologists are using a new AI technology that lets them see ancient graffiti that was previously not visible to the naked eye. They are using the technology at the Ancient Egyptian temple of Isis, and it is expected to expand on the stories of the people who traveled to the temple. They are deciphering more about their lives as well as where they were allowed to be within the temple. It is an eye opening technology that is broadening our understanding of ancient peoples.
From Blacktop to Green: Cities Are Depaving for a Cooler Future
When I was a child I remember going to at least one school where we didn’t really have a green space but a parking lot to play on. This is a trend however that is changing. Programs like Depave are working to create more urban green space, which helps with flooding as well as reducing the extreme heat. Personally, I think more green spaces and better public transportation options are great direction, and I hope programs like this take off.
Mexican Supreme Court decriminalises abortion on federal level
In Mexico the law is now protecting the rights of women by decriminalizing abortion. In Latin America the green movement (a color that has come to represent a woman’s right to choose) is picking up steam and more people are gaining autonomy over their bodies! Mexico I applaud you!!