Shadow theater artists gather in Larissa to revive puppetry worldwide
Puppeteers from Indonesia to Greece met in Larissa to exchange ideas on reviving shadow theater, an ancient art using leather figures behind a screen. They discussed traditions, modern challenges, and the art’s appeal to new generations despite cinema and TV dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larissa
Greece
India
Krishna
Shrikandi
Turkey
Karagoz
Indonesia
Maria Tiliou
China
Asia
Middle East
Russia
Egypt
Jo Humphrey
Shadow Theater Institute
New York
Diana's Brother Recalls Grief After Princess Dies
Charles Spencer describes a fraught wait after Diana's car crash and the shock of her death. He and family learned of the injuries and fatal outcome as media coverage and a televised interview promoter unfolded.
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London
Diana
Charles Spencer
Radio Times
CNN
BBC World
Spencer
Sister
Princess
Denali's Wildlife First Policy Aims for Controlled Access
Ecoview by Whit Gibbons argues Denali National Park should limit private vehicle traffic to protect habitats. Visitors should ride shuttle buses and obtain permits for backcountry access to minimize human impact while preserving wildlife like grizzly bears, wolves, and moose.
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Denali National Park and Preserve
Alaska
U.S. National Park
Denali
William Henry Seward
Russia
United States
Mt. McKinley
North America
Yellowstone
Everglades
Great Smoky Mountains National Parks
Denali National Park
Lewis and Clark
Gibbons
Departments of Defense and Energy
Congress
End of Spring Courtship Songs and Summer Vocal Quiet
Observers note spring’s late courtships fade as incubation and feeding take priority. Birds like Carolina wrens and blue jays continue briefly, then most species molt and become silent by mid to late July. Two mockingbirds face off over territory while other tunes dwindle.
Birds and Things in a June Backyard Nesting Cycle
A June garden diary notes towhees singing and multiple nesting attempts through the season. The robin builds near a dogwood, cardinals plan another brood, and blue jays provoke leaf scorch as courts unfold. Summer visitors retreat to the woodlot while chipping fills the air.
Teen Mom Warns Teens About Consequences Of Pregnancy
A 17 year old teen mother writes Dear Abby detailing the hardships of motherhood at a young age including sleepless nights, financial strain, and social sacrifices. Abigail Van Buren responds acknowledging the perspective and urges teens to delay sex and pursue college. In a second letter a husband describes asthma and allergy to cigarette smoke and seeks advice on handling smoking around family without causing tension.
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Abby
United States
Stella
Smoke
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Great Wall of China
Acropolis
Thanassis Cambanis
Tamara
Nagabhushana Sarma
Sarma
Ted
BBC
Sarah McCorquodale
Jane Fellowes
Robert
Elizaeth I
Jane
Paris
Whit Gibbons
Gibbs
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
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