All articles tagged with #underworld
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
The revival of Sarah Ruhl's 'Eurydice' at Signature Theater features Maya Hawke as Eurydice, exploring themes of love, loss, and memory through poetic storytelling and striking visuals, emphasizing the bond between Eurydice and her father amid the myth's tragic backdrop.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
The trial of Honolulu businessman Michael Miske Jr. has begun, with prosecutors outlining a series of crimes including kidnapping, releasing toxic chemicals, and ordering hits on individuals. Miske's attorney presented a contrasting image of his client as a successful businessman. The trial opened with Miske as the lone defendant after several associates pleaded guilty. Testimony is scheduled to begin, despite a defense motion for a new jury selection being denied by the judge.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The trial of Honolulu businessman Michael Miske Jr. has begun, with prosecutors outlining a series of crimes including kidnapping, releasing toxic chemicals into nightclubs, and orchestrating a murder. Miske's attorney presented a contrasting image, portraying him as a successful businessman who saved iconic Hawaiian structures. The prosecution alleges that Miske used fear and violence to control his business interests, including owning nightclubs and selling illegal fireworks. The trial is proceeding despite a defense motion for a new jury selection due to guilty pleas from Miske's associates after the jury had been sworn in.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hard Drive
Rockstar has revealed that GTA VI will be set in Los Santos, but with the addition of Sky Islands and an underground network. While some fans may have hoped for a new location, Rockstar President Sam Houser assures that these new areas will provide new opportunities for exploration and a different experience than GTA V. The game is expected to be a worthy follow-up, despite not featuring a new map. Rockstar is currently exploring ways to monetize these new areas in the online mode.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Archaeologists and experts conducting a study at the Mitla ruins in Oaxaca, Mexico, may have discovered the legendary entrance to the Underworld. Using geophysical methods, the research team found underground voids and anomalies that align with historical accounts of a system of chambers and tunnels beneath the site's church structures. The findings include a large void beneath the main altar of the Catholic Church ruins, two east-west passages, and a possible blocked entrance. The discoveries suggest a more complex underground system than previously known and further investigations are planned to uncover more about the site's history.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Livescience.com
A wooden canoe surrounded by human and animal skeletons, including an armadillo, dog, turkey, and eagle, has been discovered in an underwater cave near the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá in Mexico. The abundance of armadillo bones and the presence of a human foot suggest that the canoe may have been used in a Maya ritual and intentionally placed in the cave. Armadillos were considered an "avatar" for the Maya deity God L, associated with the underworld. Carbon analysis revealed that the canoe was built in the 16th century.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
A wooden canoe surrounded by human and animal bones, including an armadillo, turkey, and eagle, has been discovered in an underwater cave near the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá in Mexico. Archaeologists believe the canoe was used in a ritual and intentionally placed in the cave, as armadillos were considered an "avatar" for the Maya deity God L, associated with the underworld. The canoe's design suggests it was not meant for practical use, and carbon analysis dates the wood to the 16th century.