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Archaeologists Uncover 18th-Century Clues to British Rule in Florida After Spanish Reign

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The city of St. Augustine -- featuring its ancient structures and imposing stone fortress -- stands as a lasting testament to Spain’s rich history in Florida, predating the existence of the United States by many generations. However, during the latter part of the 18th century, specifically over two decades, Great Britain held control of the area. Recently, archaeologists have unearthed some of the British occupation sites they had been searching for years. City archaeologists discovered a dry moat belonging to a British redoubt—a fortified military post—constructed in 1781 during their excavation efforts last autumn. The digging concluded recently within the Lincolnville district of the city, paving the way for the development of a new standalone house. During St. Augustine’s 20-year British occupation," explained city archaeologist Andrea White, "they constructed seven of these fortifications known as redoubts. However, none have been discovered through archaeolo...

What Boomers & Gen Z Really Think About Each Other – Revealed

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Are you a retired baby boomer who finds millennials' complaints extremely annoying? Or maybe you're a driven member of Generation X struggling to comprehend their frustrations? stay-at-home Gen Z The reality is, many of us hold opinions about the other generations and their alleged flaws, often thinking that the time we were born into was the most formative for our character. During the 1980s, two American writers, William Strauss and Neil Howe, introduced a generational theory aimed at categorizing individuals who experienced particular eras in history. This theory posits that approximately every twenty-one years, a fresh generation emerges, influenced by shifts in politics, economics, society, and technology. Hence, Baby Boomers' characteristics were molded by significant societal shifts following the Second World War, whereas Generation X was influenced by figures like Margaret Thatcher and events such as the Big Bang financial deregulation. In parallel, Mille...

Otto Toto Sugiri: Orang Terkaya Kelima Indonesia dengan Kekayaan Senilai Rp151 Triliun

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5.180.24.3 - Jadi orang terkaya ke-5 di Indonesia kekayaan Otto Toto Sugiri tembus Rp 151 triliun. Otto Toto Sugiri kini menempati daftar orang terkaya di Indonesia. Paling tidak Otto Toto Sugiri terdaftar dalam lima besar di urutan itu. Mengutip dari Real Time Billionaires Forbes Rabu (12/3/2025) Otto Toto Sugiri memiliki kekayaan mencapai Rp 151,34 triliun. Kekayaan tersebut membuat Otto Toto Sugiri masuk dalam daftar orang terkaya kelima di Indonesia. Posisi Otto Toto Sugiri kini melesat dari tahun-tahun sebelumnya. Harta Kekayaan Ridwan Kamil, Total Rp 22 M, Punya 21 Aset Tanah, Utang Rp 3 M, Rumah Digeledah KPK Kekayaan Otto Toto Sugiri bertambah saat investor mengetahui laporan keuangan perusahaan yang positif. Diketahui bahwa Otto Toto Sugiri mempunyai sebuah perusahaan bernama PT DCI Indonesia Tbk. Di tahun 2024, bisnis yang dimiliki oleh Otto Toto Sugiri menghasilkan keuntungan bersih sebesar kurang lebih 794,47 miliar rupiah. Sekara...

Mengapa Memilih Hidup Sederhana: Keterpaksaan atau Pembebasan?

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Pada zaman modern di mana cahaya dari media sosial dan kehidupan boros berkelimpahan sangat mencolok, telah timbul suatu trend yang agak bertentangan: memilih untuk menjalani kehidupan sederhana. Gaya hidup ini dahulu kerap diasumsikan sebagai hasil dari batas kemampuan finansial, namun sekarang malah menjadi sebuah pilihan bijaksana bagi banyak individu. Dalam gelombang informasi yang kuat serta tekanan sosial yang mendukung pengeluaran berlebihan, kian banyak orang menyadari bahwa mempunyai jumlah benda yang lebih besar tak senantiasa sejalan dengan tingkat kepuasan hidup mereka. Hidup secara sederhana tidak hanya berkaitan dengan pengelolaan keuangan saja, melainkan juga berfokus pada pencarian kedamaian, peningkatan kesejahteraan emosional, serta merasakan indahnya hidup dalam konteks yang memiliki makna mendalam. Mulai dari pemilihan barang secara lebih cermat sampai pengurangan ketergantungan terhadap derajat sosial, fenomena ini semakin meluas dan menawarkan pilihan ...

Boys Without Dads: New Report Sounds Alarm on Growing Crisis

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Harley Watson was headed down a pathway he refers to as a "gangster" lifestyle. The teenager, who is 17 years old and hails from Clacton in Essex, was described as a "lost and troubled youth," having spent his life without a father figure. I acted quite poorly at school, and had I continued, I likely would have faced expulsion. His experience is reflected in a new report , which says young men who lack a positive male role model are in crisis. The CSJ report discovered that fatherlessness substantially affects boys' mental well-being, educational outcomes, and future opportunities. At 14 years old, Harley became part of Lads Need Dads, a nearby initiative aimed at providing boys with essential life skills and boosting their self-assurance. Female mentors collaborate with small groups consisting of eight boys each, instructing them on forming healthy relationships, managing their anger, and understanding what qualities make up an excellent ...

Oldest Attractions in Every State: A Journey Through Time

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Alabama: Fort Morgan The Gulf Coast of Alabama was the setting for numerous events during the Civil War, including Fort Morgan In Gulf Shores, the construction of the fort spanned 15 years, from 1819 to 1834. This structure, built with finished granite, ironworks, sandstone, and cement, represented cutting-edge technology for its era, superseding the earlier log and sand Fort Bowyer. Alaska: Russian American Magazin The town of Kodiak, established in the 1790s, was initially a Russian colony. Experience those times firsthand by visiting the area. Russian American Magazin , also known as the Erskine House, which is a National Historic Landmark and currently houses the Baranov Museum. Arizona: Grand Canyon Many Americans have this on their bucket list as a travel destination. Grand Canyon National Park located in northern Arizona Although it may have been founded in 1919, the true existence of the park's canyons goes back much earlier. like 70 mill...