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The oldest evidence of mourning rituals reveals Paleolithic communities grieved like we do
A team of archaeologists examined a 27,500‑year‑old site in Liguria, Italy, where a teenage boy’s skeleton showed a fatal bear attack. The bones are clearly broken in the jaw, neck and shoulder, matching the trauma you’d expect from a large predator. What’s striking is that the remains weren’t left exposed; they were carefully placed in a shallow pit and covered with stones and ochre, a practice that suggests intentional burial.
The researchers also found a few small shells and a handful of animal teeth nearby, items that don’t belong to the boy but may have been added as symbolic gestures. Because this is a single, well‑preserved find, the evidence is limited, but the context points to a deliberate act of mourning rather than a hasty disposal.
In short, the burial shows that even in the Upper Paleolithic, people responded to death with care and ritual, much like we do today. It’s a modest glimpse, but it nudges our understanding of early human empathy and social bonds.
1:09
Run a 30-year old version of GIMP on modern Linux via Flatpak
Every wondered what GIMP looked like in 1996, before GTK? Well, now you can. Developer balooii has packaged GIMP 0.54 as a Flatpak that runs on modern 64-bit Linux desktops with Wayland. It’s apparently the earliest version of the app with the source code still available to build. It’s not an official GIMP effort, but an enthusiast project hosted on the GNOME GitLab. It’s also something of a work-in-progress package of an ancient work-in-progress beta release, with the maintainer promising more plugins and tutorials in time. Before we get to the install bit, there is a bit of trivia-laden history […]
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1:57
The Wait Is Almost Over for Disney’s Biggest Summer Blockbuster
Disney’s live‑action remakes have been on a bit of a rollercoaster lately, and the studio’s next big summer release is feeling the pressure to pull the audience back in. The last few years gave us some huge wins—think Alice in Wonderland and Beauty and the Beast, each topping the $1 billion mark worldwide. Those successes set a high bar, but the newer titles haven’t quite hit the same stride.
The Little Mermaid and Snow White both opened to mixed reactions, and the numbers tell the story. Snow White, for instance, pulled in just over $200 million globally, which is a solid figure but still shy of its $336 million budget. That shortfall has sparked a lot of chatter about whether the formula is losing its magic.
What’s interesting is how much of the conversation has shifted from pure box‑office performance to the surrounding controversy—casting choices, thematic updates, and the cultural debates that come with them. Those “poisonous rhetoric” threads have been swirling around each new release, and they’re adding an extra layer of uncertainty for Disney’s next move.
All eyes are on the upcoming film next month, because it could be the safe bet the studio needs to steady the ship. Whether audiences will embrace it or keep the skepticism going remains to be seen, but the stakes feel higher than ever for Disney’s live‑action lineup.
3:16
12 Years Later, Naruto's Best Quote Proves Fans Are Missing The Point Of Boruto
The piece starts by reminding us why Naruto still feels so big: the fights, the tears, the whole “never give up” vibe that sold hundreds of millions of books and turned into an endless stream of anime, games, and merch. But after the original series wrapped, the franchise kept going with Boruto, the story about Naruto’s kid, and that’s where the controversy lives.
The core of the argument hinges on a line from the original Naruto—something like “the next generation will surpass the previous one.” Fans have been hanging onto that quote, using it as a yardstick to judge Boruto, and the article says they’re missing the point. Instead of seeing it as a promise that the new heroes will be better, they’ve turned it into a demand that Boruto must outshine Naruto in every way, which fuels a lot of the backlash.
What the writer points out is that the quote isn’t a challenge to the sequel; it’s a reminder that each era brings its own struggles and growth. Boruto isn’t supposed to be a carbon copy of Naruto’s story, but a fresh take on the same themes—friendship, responsibility, and the weight of legacy. The article argues that the criticism often comes from nostalgia, not from the actual narrative quality.
The piece also notes that the Boruto manga, led by Mikio Ikemoto and Masashi Kishimoto, has actually delivered some solid moments that echo the original’s heart, even if the pacing feels different. The criticism, it says, is less about the story itself and more about fans clinging to the past and refusing to let the new characters find their own footing.
In short, the article suggests we stop using that old quote as a litmus test and start judging Boruto on its own terms—seeing it as a continuation of the spirit of Naruto, not a direct competition. If we do that, the series might finally get the appreciation it’s been fighting for.
5:05
Sunday Reading: A Fantasy Cottage in Palm Beach, A Travel Guide to Capalbio, and other New Cabana Stories you may have missed
From a fantasy guest cottage in Palm Beach, designed by American interior designer David Lucido, to a Cotswolds Manor’s newly transformed gardens and insider’s travel guides to Greece, Italy and Montenegro, here are some new articles you may have missed over on the World of Cabana…
For returning clients, interior designer David Lucido transformed a modest guest house into a transportive retreat using floral fabrics, painted floors and a palette drawn from sundrenched destinations. He talks to Busola Evans.
Once marshland, Capalbio has transformed into one of Maremma’s most captivating escapes. From its reclaimed landscapes to its rise as a haven for artists, intellectuals and travellers, this Tuscan hill town combines wild natural beauty, Mediterranean charm and a timeless atmosphere.
British landscape designer Elizabeth Tyler transformed a historic Cotswolds manor’s grounds into a sequence of distinct yet interconnected spaces.
The Zetter Bloomsbury, designed by British interior decorator and antiques expert James Thurstan Waterworth, opened its doors this spring in the shadow of the British Museum. Taking the neighboring institution as his point of reference, James sourced nearly 2000 antiques and artefacts for the project. In a special edition of Cabana’s Finders Keepers series, James shares the stories behind ten exceptional pieces found within this unique hotel.
For Oberto Gili, photography has never been about perfection. Over a career spent moving between New York, Italy and some of the world’s most fascinating houses, he remains drawn to the details that reveal how people truly live. As he marks the launch of his new book Everything, At Once, published by Cabana, Oberto reflects on curiosity, observation and the enduring pleasure of finding meaning in the things others might overlook.
Cabana’s latest travel guide, A Weekend in Greece, drew London’s Hellenic and Greece-loving crowd to Pavilion Press in Chelsea for a lively launch breakfast, where editors, tastemakers and longtime Greece insiders gathered to support the magazine’s newest, and beautifully curated, travel companion.
The tiny nation of Montenegro is the unsung gem of the Adriatic coast, an ancient land where writers, poets, intrepid travelers, and adventurers have long been seduced by mountains, monasteries, secret beaches and medieval fortresses. Fabrizia Caracciolo shares an insider’s guide.
With the help of interior architect and designer Carolina Maluhy, entrepreneur Julia Hartogs transformed a tired mid-century townhouse in São Paulo, Brazil, into a serene retreat layered with family heirlooms, Brazilian modernism and a deeply personal history.
A small, particular stretch between Plymouth and Exeter, “caught between the windswept vastness of Dartmoor and the softer, almost turquoise coastline” is where Paul Eldwin Glade’s heart lies. The designer and creative director shares his favorite spots in this singular pocket of the English coast.
For more house tours, insider travel guides, inspirational interviews, Cabana Films, and more, visit the World of Cabana at cabanamagazine.com
8:03
Alphonso Davies’ return brightens Canada’s landmark World Cup moment
The Bayern Munich star changed the game when he came on, opening the space for Stephen Eustáquio to shoot from for the match-winner
For 75 minutes, Canada and South Africa struggled to find a way to break through in the World Cup’s inaugural round of 32 clash. Neither team ceded an inch. Canada couldn’t be baited into intensifying its press as South Africa dawdled playing out from the back. South Africa worked to advance upfield but struggled to find dangerous avenues into the box.
Then, at long last, 345 minutes into Canada’s tournament, Alphonso Davies crossed the touchline for his first involvement at World Cup 2026. The game, for Canada and neutrals alike, greatly benefitted.
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8:49
The New York Times: ‘Om Malik, Whose Blog Shaped How Silicon Valley Saw Itself, Dies at 59’
Clay Risen, writing for The New York Times:
Mr. Malik started his blog just as the dot-com bubble burst, leading to a recession that also took down many of the journalism start-ups that wrote about tech, like The Industry Standard and Inside.com. He was among the most prominent of the writers who quickly filled the gap, covering Silicon Valley with a mixture of hot scoops and sharp opinions that quickly made Gigaom a must-read.
“The Android OS leaves me feeling like one feels three hours after having Chinese food: a tad empty,” he wrote in a 2010 post that neatly summarized Google’s struggles to move beyond its roots as a search platform. “Google has to learn the art of engagement — something particularly challenging.”
Lovely, warm, accurate and fair obituary. This pulled snippet is a great one. Early Android as Chinese takeout is such a deft analogy, and the piece really isn’t about Android specifically but Google institutionally. Not speeds and feeds, but can they make products with a soul? With heart? Om’s pessimism was obvious, and I’d say, prescient.
He had a rare ability to see around corners, and to pick out from the horde of new companies the ones that were going to make real change. He was an early champion of Slack, the workplace messaging service, and in 2006 he was the first blogger to write extensively about Twitter. He was not a fan. [...]
By the late 2010s, he had established himself as a singular figure in the tech industry: an investor, an adviser, a writer and, above all, a moral compass on issues like privacy and the power of big tech.
Exactly.
10:23
Israel launches multiple attacks in southern Lebanon amid 2026 ceasefire
Israel’s air force and artillery units moved into southern Lebanon early this week, pounding a string of sites that intelligence says were linked to Hezbollah’s rocket depots. The strikes came just days after a tentative 2026 ceasefire was supposed to lock down the border, and they were coordinated across several fronts, suggesting a broader operational shift rather than a single retaliatory raid.
What’s striking is how the attacks were timed: they coincided with a lull in fighting on the Gaza front, hinting that Israel may be testing the limits of the ceasefire while keeping pressure on its northern adversary. Ground reports from villages near the border describe shattered homes and a growing number of displaced families, underscoring how quickly the fragile calm can dissolve into civilian hardship.
Lebanese officials have condemned the moves as a breach of the agreement, calling for an urgent UN intervention. Meanwhile, diplomatic channels are buzzing with calls for restraint, as regional actors worry that any escalation could spill over into a wider confrontation.
The episode leaves the ceasefire looking more like a pause than a lasting settlement. Both sides are now watching each other closely, and the next few days will likely determine whether the truce holds or unravels into another round of hostilities.
11:43
Founding Brothers: How One Generation of Lees Won the American Revolution and Built America
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In the winter of 1750, the death of Thomas Lee left his six sons to inherit a massive empire of Tidewater land and transatlantic commerce—an inheritance that would ultimately forge them into the most formidable family alliance of the American Revolution. Steeped in the stern classical traditions of Greece and Rome, the five younger brothers—Thomas Ludwell, Richard Henry, Francis Lightfoot, William, and Arthur Lee—found themselves bound together by a shared Classical tradition, patriotic American outlook, and bitter domestic feud over their patrimony against their overbearing eldest brother, Philip Ludwell Lee.
From the splendorous river wharves of Stratford Hall to the quiet gardens of Chantilly-on-the-Potomac, and from the legislative benches of Williamsburg and Philadelphia to the precarious courts of Europe, this chronicle follows five of the greatest men of the Lee Family of Virginia as they sacrificed their ease, fortune, and peace to win the American Revolution and build the American Republic.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 The Death of Thomas Lee at Stratford Hall
3:15 How A Classical Education Created Four Founders
10:13 Philip Ludwell Lee—“Colonel Phil”—Takes Control
13:00 The Lee Brothers Work Together, But are Divided by Thomas’s Will
21:15 Chantilly on the Potomac Becomes The Base of the Founding Brothers
23:12 How the Lee Brothers Helped Win the American Revolution
29:12 William and Arthur Abroad
33:05 The Cost of Revolution: Death and Disillusionment
38:18 The Legacy of the Lee Brothers of Stratform Hall
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