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QUICK FACTSName: Pectoral with coinsWhat it is: A necklace made from gold coinsWhere it is from: Egypt via Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul)When it was made: Between 539 and 550In the early centuries of the Byzantine Empire, it was fashionable to make necklaces, bracelets, belts and rings out of gold coins to showcase one’s wealth, power and association with the emperor. This pectoral, or neck ring, which was found in Egypt but was likely made in Constantinople, is “one of the most intricate pieces of gold jewelry to survive from the mid-sixth century,” according to Stephanie Caruso, an assistant curator at the…
Don’t like Amazon’s epic Pixel Watch 4 deal? I’ve got a great alternative for you: the Pixel Watch 3 with a 45mm case and LTE connectivity is now down under $250! That’s the wearable’s lowest price ever and a bargain I wouldn’t pass up for the world.I’ve checked prices at other merchants, and guess what? Amazon is the only retailer giving you an epic 38% discount. Just a heads up: the deal is only available on the model with a Porcelain band. Don’t waste time and save $150 with this incredible Black Friday deal. Pixel Watch 3, LTE, 45mm: now…
Kasarda is dressed in a sandy acid-wash T-shirt and tartan cargo pants—“postapocalyptic cowboy meets dad,” Gun Bunny chimes in. A 51-year-old cis white man whose love of subcultures spans hacking, industrial music, and a stint as a minister with the Satanic Temple, Kasarda eschews the title of “leader.” On the contrary, he says he has “a problem with authority” and “flirts” with the idea of anarchy. But there is no question he is largely responsible for building this alternative gun community, which he and others describe as the “punk rock outsiders of the shooting community.”“If you want to learn about…
If you’re a creator in the market for a good-quality wireless microphone, DJI has the best deal we’ve ever seen on one of its most popular products. This Mic Mini bundle, which includes two mics, a receiver and two charging docks (plus two windscreens and other accessories), is already a good deal at the regular $119 price. For Black Friday, however, it’s marked down to just $66 for a savings of 45 percent. If you only need a single wireless mic, you can also grab a Mic Mini with a mic, receiver, charging dock and accessories for $45, or 49…
Legendary German actor Udo Kier has died at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by Kier’s partner Delbert McBride via Variety.With hundreds of film and TV credits spanning decades, Kier rose to fame in horror films like Mark of the Devil, Flesh for Frankenstein, and Blood for Dracula in the ’70s. His breakthrough Hollywood role came in 1991’s My Own Private Idaho, and he’d go on to appear in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Johnny Mnemonic, Armageddon, and Madonna music videos.In recent years, Kier was one of the actors set to appear in Hideo Kojima’s upcoming horror game OD.…
If you’ve ever seen a litter of kittens, you may know that many of them barely look related. With coats ranging from black to white, tortoiseshell to tabby, and even long-haired to short-haired, littermates can look quite different from each other.So why do kittens often not resemble their close relations, whereas most human siblings look similar to each other? The answer comes down to the complicated nature of cat coat genetics and a phenomenon in cat ovulation.The genetics of cat coat colorThe Cat Fanciers’ Association recognizes dozens of coat colors and patterns, including everything from basic solid colors to more…
A new leak about the OnePlus 15R claims that the device’s processor will be more powerful than the Snapdragon 8 Elite that powered last year’s OnePlus flagship, the OnePlus 13.It’s a completely new chipset During the OnePlus 15 launch event earlier this month, the company also teased its more affordable alternative, the OnePlus 15R. Since then, we’ve seen occasional leaks about the device appearing online — for instance, those mentioning its rumored December release date. Now, new information has surfaced about the chipset that could be powering the device.Reputable tipster Debayan Roy, who has a history of accurately predicting smartphone…
Azalia King moved into an upstate New York home surrounded by sprawling cattle pastures around 1965, about the time that mass production of the world’s first microchips began. Now, 60 years later, the 91-year-old is on the verge of losing her home to make way for what could become the largest chipmaking complex in the US.Local authorities threatened to exercise their power of eminent domain, or taking land for public benefit, to forcibly uproot King and proceed with construction on a $100 billion campus where US tech giant Micron plans to make memory chips for use in a variety of…
Laptop power banks hit a happy medium between capacity and portability. Capacity is usually below 100-watt hours to comply with TSA requirements for carry-on luggage. Since most batteries are listed in milliamp hours, that works out to around 27,000mAh or less — but not too much less. Anything below 20,000mAh won’t be able to give any meaningful charge to a laptop’s battery. Other than that, these larger portable chargers don’t differ all that much from any other battery — and there are thousands of options out there with varying degrees of value, utility and function. We tested dozens to help…
Over-ear and noise-canceling headphones are not for everyone. Sure, these block all external noise for a more immersive experience, but if you prefer a more minimal design and like to stay aware of your surroundings, in-ear headphones can be a better fit for you. Best of all, now is a great time to treat yourself to a top-rated option without shelling out big bucks. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are still a week away, but you don’t have to wait till then to start saving. Almost all big retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are offering plenty of early…