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world28 days ago•2 min saved

Medieval relic sent to front lines to bolster Russia's Ukraine war effort

A reliquary containing part of the right hand of 14th-century prince Dmitry Donskoy has been sent to Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine to 'spiritually strengthen' soldiers at the front, with prayers and officials claiming it will help secure victory. The move highlights the Russian Orthodox Church's deep entanglement with the Kremlin's war effort, following prior relics reaching the front and the dramatic exhumation at the Kremlin; critics view it as politicized religious symbolism.

via The Guardian|

#dmitry-donskoy #frontline #orthodox-church

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Expands Features, Combat Still Pushes Player Around

Hands-on with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen at Gamescom 2026 shows a larger skill set (six active skills), a new frozen Norgan wastes region, and Relics that boost gear and abilities. While it fixes some of the base game's flaws and promises richer progression, combat remains weighty and can still pull control away from the player, though Pawns and the new content keep the experience engaging.

via Wccftech|

#dark-arisen-expansion #dragons-dogma-2 #gamescom-2026

science2 months ago•5 min saved

JWST uncovers a fresh gravitational arc, hinting at galaxies from the universe’s early era

Astronomers using JWST/NIRCam data from the RELICS program identified a bright, elongated gravitational arc behind the galaxy cluster MACS J0308.9+2645 (A1). Initial analysis suggested a redshift around z~4.4 with a magnification of ~7, placing it in the universe’s first billion years, but corrected photometry indicates a lower redshift near z~1.4, and a second, fainter candidate (A2) was found. The result implies many more early-universe galaxies may lie in Webb’s public data, and it underscores the need for independent verification and updated lens models due to potential photometry biases for extended sources.

via Universe Today|

#early-universe #gravitational-lensing #jwst

gaming6 months ago•3 min saved

Slay The Spire 2 patch curbs infinites as Doormaker starts eating cards

The first major post-launch patch for Slay The Spire 2 slows infinite combo strategies by nerfing cards and introducing a Doormaker that eats cards to disrupt combos; it also lowers relic prices, caps power values, tightens run options, adds new portrait art and VFX, and introduces a Phobia mode, with the update currently in opt-in beta before a full rollout.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#doormaker #gaming #infinites

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Public display of Saint Francis’s relics draws massive crowds to Assisi basilica

Saint Francis of Assisi’s remains are on public display in a nitrogen-filled case at the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi for the first time as a full public viewing, running until March 22 and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, with tight security and preservation measures in place.

via The Guardian|

#assisi #basilica #display

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Assisi Reverberates as St. Francis’s Relics Go on Month-Long Display

Relics believed to be St. Francis are moved from the crypt to a nitrogen-filled glass case for a month of public viewing in Assisi to mark the saint’s 800th death anniversary, drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and prompting security and local-impact considerations.

via The New York Times|

#800th-anniversary #assisi #pilgrims

history9 months ago•1 min saved

Life Ring from Edmund Fitzgerald Sells for $150,000 at Auction

A life ring and a piece of a lifeboat from the Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck sold at auction for $150,000, after being discovered in 1975 and displayed for years, with the sale reflecting ongoing interest in the ship's tragic sinking in Lake Superior.

via CBS News|

#auction #edmund-fitzgerald #history

culture-and-religion2 years ago•5 min saved

"St. Brigid: A Lasting Legacy of Inspiration 1500 Years On"

Devotees of St. Brigid are celebrating the 1,500th anniversary of her death, with a relic associated with her being returned to Kildare, Ireland. Brigid, a prominent figure in both ancient pagan and Christian traditions, is gaining a following as a symbol of feminine spirituality and empowerment, particularly amid growing disenchantment with the patriarchal Catholic Church. St. Brigid's Day, observed on Feb. 1, is marked with various events, including the return of the relic, a "Pause for Peace," and celebrations worldwide.

via The Associated Press|

#catholicism #culture-and-religion #ireland

gaming2 years ago•5 min saved

"Warcraft Rumble: Season 3 Update 4.0.0 Patch Notes Revealed"

Season 3 and update 4.0.0 for the game introduces Emperor Thaurissan as the new Blackrock Leader, along with two new emotes. The PvP season brings structural changes, random map selection, and new "Enchant" mod type, while War Chest Crest rewards have been increased. Additional PvP improvements include increased rewards for wins, adjustments to honor gains, and changes to treasure chest spawns. The update also includes improvements to guilds, Arclight Surge, G.R.I.D, relics, leaders, troops, and spells, as well as the addition of new relics.

via Blizzard News|

#gaming #leaders #pvp-improvements

us2 years ago•3 min saved

"South Carolina River Yields Hidden Trove of Civil War Artifacts"

During the cleanup of the Congaree River in South Carolina, hundreds of Civil War relics, including cannonballs, bullets, swords, and an unexploded munition, were discovered. These artifacts provide tangible evidence of Union Gen. William T. Sherman's campaign in the South. The relics will be housed at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum after undergoing conservation processes. The cleanup project, which also removed toxic tar, was celebrated for its early completion.

via CBS News|

#civil-war #congaree-river #relics

gaming3 years ago•8 min saved

"Unveiling the Hidden Secrets of Diablo 4's Secret Cow Level"

Diablo 4 Season 2 has enabled the Secret Cow Level, and this guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to access it. Players must find three relics, cleanse them in the Ked Bardu Fountain, and enter the Forlorn Hovel. The relics drop from cows, and there is a hidden counter that requires defeating 666 cows. Each relic drops in a specific region. Once all three relics are cleansed and offered, players receive the Strange Key, which grants access to the Forlorn Hovel. Defeating the cows in the hovel rewards players with a Stamina Potion, but its purpose is currently unknown. Various cow farming routes are also provided for efficient farming.

via VULKK.com|

#diablo-4 #farming-routes #gaming

lifestyle3 years ago•7 min saved

"Boomers' Homes: 10 Outdated Items Still in Use"

Baby Boomers tend to hold on to outdated items such as landline phones, fax machines, vinyl records, VHS tapes, Rolodexes, encyclopedias, film cameras, and answering machines. They value the tactile experience and nostalgia associated with these relics of the past, despite the prevalence of digital technology.

via msnNOW|

#baby-boomers #lifestyle #nostalgia

lifestyle3 years ago•7 min saved

"Boomers' Homes: 10 Outdated Items Still in Use"

via msnNOW|

#baby-boomers #lifestyle #nostalgia

gaming3 years ago•5 min saved

Mastering Honkai Star Rail: Builds, Grinds, and Unlocks.

The Fire Trailblazer is a strong tank character in Honkai Star Rail's Path of Preservation. To maximize their potential, players should focus on increasing their defense stat and using shields to support allies. Recommended Light Cones include Moment of Victory and Day One of My New Life, while Knight of Purity Palace is a solid Relic set choice. Belobog of the Architects Ornaments are great for increasing defense, while Sprightly Vonwacq is good for increasing HP. The Fire Trailblazer is a great addition to any team, especially if the enemy has a fire weakness.

via VG247|

#build-guide #fire-trailblazer #gaming