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The Resurgence of Farmers Markets: Thriving in the U.S. Since the Pandemic

Farmers markets in the United States have showcased remarkable resilience amidst the difficulties brought about by the pandemic. These lively marketplaces have become indispensable pillars of community life, offering access to fresh, nutritious products, promoting sustainable agriculture, and fostering cultural diversity. This article explores the evolution and significance of these markets, highlighting their role in ...

Viena Abdon

Summer farmers market on Main Street in Parker, Colorado.

Why a Giant Violin Is Floating Around the Canals of Venice

Venice is home to not just beautiful canals, but also some really great architecture. The city has always been artistically imaginative with its unparalleled Murano glass and jaw-dropping carnivals. Taking things a step further, a Venetian artist came up with another weirdly beautiful craft. On a September day in 2021, a 40-foot-long giant violin was ...

Raven Montmorency

'Noah's Violin' floating on Venice's Grand Canal carrying musician and surrounded by gondolas.

Wimbledon Is Not Just About Tennis

On June 28, 2021, the Wimbledon Championships commenced, beating the lockdown to serve up grand slam tennis on the grass along with many time-honored British traditions dating from 1877, such as a strict dress code for competitors, the eating of strawberries and cream, and royal patronage. The last time the Club, known as the All ...

Helen London

An official Wimbledon tennis ball.