In May 1845, one of England’s most storied naval officers, Sir John Franklin, launched an expedition to discover the Northwest Passage. Once thought to be ice-free, the legendary North Pole journey had been mythically described — without any real evidence — as an earthly paradise with palm trees, dragons, and 4-foot-tall pygmies. Forget about blizzards, … Read more
They were cruising for a bruising. Passengers freaked out as 40-foot waves slammed into a cruise liner navigating a treacherous stretch of ocean off Antarctica, as seen in freaky footage on Instagram. “Imagine if you signed up for a 48-hour rollercoaster,” travel blogger Lesley Anne Murphy captioned the “Perfect Storm”-esque clip, which was filmed aboard … Read more
Bianca, a high school senior, giggles with her friends as they huddle around the full-length mirror, taking turns to admire their chosen prom gowns giddily. The 18-year-old is gushing over the black dress she picked for her senior prom in June, smoothing out the relaxed tulle skirt adorned with tiny stars, which she describes excitedly … Read more
Nancy Raine, a gerontologist and marriage and family therapist in Mill Valley, Calif., has helped nearly 40 older adults prepare and process late-life rituals involving hours of retrospect and introspection, art, and music. . “They’re looking at the legacy, reviewing lives, taking stock,” she said. “It is that discovery, a contemplative exercise.” His oldest client … Read more