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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Key detail about Jesus' life uncovered in 'incredible 2,000-year-old boat discovery
In 1986, an ancient fishing boat was discovered at the bottom of the Sea of Galilee. While there's no proof it was actually used by Jesus, it provides an insight into maritime transportation during his era An ancient fishing boat, dredged up from the depths of the Sea of Galilee in 1986, offered a rare insight into seafaring during the time of Jesus Christ. Although there's no evidence to suggest this was the actual craft used by Jesus and his disciples, it typifies the kind of vessel common in the 1st century AD and is often dubbed the 'Jesus Boat'. The artefact is currently on display at the Yigal Alon Museum in Kibbutz Ginosar, Israel. As reported by Aleteia, the boat was constructed using cedar planks, joined together by pegged mortise and tenon joints, a typical carpentry method of that era. Many museum-goers, particularly those of religious persuasion, find the boat a poignant and emotive exhibit, providing a link to both Jesus's ministry and the historical backdrop of the Gospels. The museum offers informative displays and a documentary detailing the boat's construction, the excavation process, and its historical and cultural importance. Some visitors also embark on a guided tour of Lake Galilee where those wishing to feel a connection to history can traverse the lake on a modern, replica boat akin to the one Jesus would have journeyed on. The ship's flat-bottomed design would have enabled it to sail close to the shallow waters near the shore for fishing. It would have been operated by a four-man crew who rowed, and a mast would have aided sailing, reports the Mirror US. These types of vessels are frequently referenced in the Gospels - around 50 times - underlining their significant role in Jesus' life and ministry. During a severe drought, amateur archaeologists and brothers Moshe and Yuval Lufan ventured to the Sea of Galilee in search of artefacts. Spotting an object protruding from the mud, the two fishermen alerted the Israel Antiquities Authority. The team realised the remains of the boat were of tremendous historical importance to both Christians and Jews alike, so an archaeological dig was arranged. Rumour soon spread that the boat was full of gold and the dig had to be guarded night and day. The archaeologists spent 12 days meticulously removing the mud, eventually revealing the remarkably well-preserved 2,000 year old boat. Radiocarbon dating places the boat's construction between 40 BC and 50 AD. The 27-foot long by 7.5-foot wide vessel was encased in fibreglass and foam before being relocated. It then spent 12 years submerged in a protective wax bath until it was ready to be showcased in the museum. Upon closer inspection, the boat was discovered to be crafted from 10 different types of wood. This could suggest a shortage of wood at the time, or perhaps that the boat was constructed from leftover pieces, or even that it had been subject to numerous repairs, as per Wikipedia. The boat's construction style aligns with descriptions found in Roman literature, biblical texts, and ancient mosaics.
The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Jorge Jesus named new Al Nassr coach to partner with Ronaldo
PORTUGUESE football manager Jorge Jesus has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. The club confirmed the news on social media, stating, 'It's official: Mr. Jorge Jesus is the new Head Coach of Al Nassr.' Jesus, 70, returns to Saudi football after being dismissed by Al Hilal in May following their Asian Champions League semi-final defeat. His previous stint with Al Hilal began in 2023, marking his second spell with the club. With a managerial career spanning Portugal, Brazil, and Turkey, Jesus brings extensive experience to Al Nassr. His most notable roles include managing Benfica and Sporting Lisbon in his home country. The appointment comes shortly after Cristiano Ronaldo extended his stay with Al Nassr, signing a new two-year deal in June. Despite being the league's top scorer last season with 25 goals, Ronaldo has yet to secure a major trophy with the club. Al Nassr also fell short in the Asian Champions League semi-finals, adding pressure for success under Jesus.
News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
Christian Pulisic Rejects Big Opportunity To Play Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo: Report
The USA winger is contracted to AC Milan until June 2027. But discussions over a potential renewal have slowed down in recent weeks. Pulisic is reportedly keen on representing Milan heading into the upcoming season. He has flourished with the team since joining from Chelsea in July 2023, recording 32 goals and 23 assists in 100 matches across all tournaments. Al Nassr would be hoping to get a deal over the line in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus was appointed on Tuesday by Al Nassr, where he will link up with Ronaldo, who signed a new two-year deal with the Saudi club in June. The 70-year-old Jesus was sacked by Saudi rivals Al Hilal in May after their Asian Champions League semi-final exit. Jesus had been in charge since 2023 in what was his second spell with Al Hilal. A long managerial career has taken place in his native Portugal, with Benfica and Sporting Lisbon and he has coached in Brazil and Turkey as well. Ronaldo, 40, inked a new contract until 2027 with Al Nassr last month, ending speculation over a potential departure.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Justin Bieber Says ‘I Know I'm Broken,' Slams ‘Concern' Over His Behavior After Father's Day Post
Justin Bieber got candid about healing in his latest in a string of Instagram posts. 'People keep telling me to heal,' Justin, 31, wrote in a cryptic message shared via the social media platform on Monday, June 16. 'Don't you think if I could have fixed myself, I would have already? I know I'm broken. I know I have anger issues.' The 'Baby' singer continued, 'I tried to do the work my whole life to be like the people who told me I needed to be fixed like them. And it just keeps making me more tired and more angry.' Justin added that the harder he tries 'to grow,' the 'more focused on myself I am.' Justin Bieber Opens Up About His 'Anger Issues,' Declares 'I Wanna Grow' in Candid Post 'Jesus is the only person who keeps me wanting to make my life about others,' he concluded. 'Because honestly, I'm exhausted with talking about myself lately, aren't you?' Justin also shared the post via his Instagram Stories. Hours prior to sharing the message, Justin took to his Stories to tell fans, 'Quit asking me if I'm OK. Quit asking me how I'm doing. I don't do that to you. Because I know how life is for all of us. It's hard.' He continued, 'Let's encourage our people not [to] project our insecurities onto one another. Your concern doesn't come off as care, it's just oppressive, weirdo.' Along with the message, Justin reposted a set of screenshots depicting a text exchange with an unnamed person. In one text, the musician seemingly told the other person that he would 'never suppress my emotions for someone,' and if the person didn't like 'my anger, you don't like me.' 'Asking a traumatized person not to be traumatized is simply mean,' he added, later telling the person, 'I enjoyed our short-lived relationship.' The alleged former friend responded to Justin, 'I'm not used to someone lashing out at me. It's not that I don't see and feel your anger.' Justin fired back, 'This friendship is officially over. I will never accept a man calling my anger lashing out. … I wasn't kidding when I told u [sic] I didn't need u [sic] as a friend. I have good friends … who will respect these boundaries.' Us Weekly reached out to a rep for Justin for comment regarding the texts. The post, as well as several others that Justin shared on Sunday, June 15, prompted a wave of concern from fans. 'Someone please intervene and get this dude some help before it's too late,' one fan commented, while another user added, 'You cannot have justifiable angry outbursts due to trauma, it doesn't work that way.' Justin Bieber Says He's 'Been Drowning Feeling Unsafe' in Emotional Instagram Post Among the other posts that Justin shared were photos of the gifts he received for Father's Day, photos of his son, Jack Blues, whom he shares with wife Hailey Bieber, and selfies, many of which were captioned with a middle finger emoji. On one of his posts, Justin wrote, 'I'm a dad that's not to be f***ed with.' Earlier this month, Justin responded to a May 21 meme featuring a screenshot of text messages from someone's grandfather. The messages read, 'I am worried about Justin Bieber. There is so much heartbreak in Justin's life.' Justin commented, 'Worry about yourself gramps.'
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
NIMBY-free: What our cities can learn from this South American capital
You often see Argentinians reading books at solo tables in coffee shops; Aussies, it seems, are mostly on their phones. And those coffee shops, by custom, mostly stay open all the way till 8pm, making the 3pm closing times common even in big cities like Sydney and Melbourne look ridiculously sleepy. Argentinians will pack them out between 6pm and 8pm for meriendas – a croissant, cake, empanada or scrambled egg snack, along with a café con leche, to tide them over till dinner time – commonly between 10pm and 11pm. They also do coffee shops really well. Whilst our coffee will often taste better, they nail the cafe culture. Buenos Aires has two major LGBTQI cafes – Pride and Maricafe – so the queer community can socialise in spaces not fuelled by alcohol. Both stay open late. No Australian city I know has this. Being more relaxed about late-night culture is one of the lessons I can share from our southern hemisphere counterpart when I return – happily – to Australia later this year. I've missed Australia sorely. Recently, on a day when the 'feels like' temperature hit an unbearable 44 degrees and my aircon conked out from a power surge, the inner-city's only major public pool – Parque Norte – a sprawling shallow paddling pool, had already closed for the season. It's, bewilderingly, only open for three months a year. It faces a Holy Land theme park, Tierra Santa, so a giant animatronic Jesus rises from the dead every hour, slowly spins around to judge us all in our skimpy swimmers, then descends back into his tomb. Quirky as this is, I long for the secular lap-pools of big Aussie cities like Sydney, where I lived. Glaring into the murky brown, unsuitable-for-swimming Rio de la Plata River, I also long for its beaches. There are many reasons not to take lessons from the Argentinians on certain subjects – economic management being one. While we panic if our inflation hits 4 per cent, Argentina last year had the world's highest, triple digit, inflation. The price of many things has doubled or tripled since I lived here – one of the reasons I'll soon leave. It has become expensive. It's still worth the money for a visit though, and Australians can fly there via a stopover in Santiago de Chile. When people ask why I chose here, I semi-joke it was the words to the song Buenos Aires in the film Evita as sung by Madonna: 'Fill me up with your heat, with your dirt, with your noise, overdo me. Let me dance to your beat, make it loud, let it hurt, run it through me.' Semi-joking because the lyrics ring true – the city is hot, noisy, dirty (Buenos Aires translates as 'good air' which is ironic) – and teeming with life and energy in a way Australia's cities just aren't. Much of that life happens at night. This is a truly nocturnal city. As one of my fellow digital nomads commented: 'not much happens before midday.' But everything good happens after midnight. Kids here are often still awake here at 1am on a Tuesday – I see them in the city's ice cream parlours. Somewhere you won't find kids is on the city's wildly hedonistic nightlife scene. No clubs open before midnight, and nobody even thinks about entering one before 2am. At 7am, they'll ask ' donde estan las afters?' Hardcore revellers will stay at one of the various afterparties on offer until midday; something that only happens sporadically in more conservative Australian cities. Argentinians, for reasons unbeknown to me, adore hard, thumping, lyric-free (and melody-free) techno music. I despise it, but I adore watching them go off to it. It makes me feel very alive. And also gives me a migraine. It's a world away from belting John Farnham at karaoke at 10pm before calling it a night. Oftentimes I feel like I was in Berlin's notorious Beghain. Other times I dance merengue-style to my much-preferred reggaeton or cumbria, which has more of a tune to enliven the hips. Everything is so insanely late, I adjust my schedule accordingly. In Australia I'd be up by 6am and in the gym by 6.20am. In Buenos Aires, some gyms and coffee shops don't open until 9am; shops at 10am. I moved from the world's most diurnal city to its most night-loving. They're refreshingly creative when it comes to nightclubs. One – La Biblioteca – is set in an actual library. One night I attended, FuriaFest, which opened at 1am in a large warehouse with fairground rides (the waltzers; a bucking bronco), an inflatable bungee football pitch (I played two games at about 3am), and a tattoo artist (nearly got one after three drinks) – plus a DJ and huge, busy dancefloor. It feels like Australia's notoriously restrictive regulations would kill off such a reimagining of the nightclub experience before it got off the ground. Another night, Durx, has a brickwork tunnel that runs underneath the length of the club where revellers, gay and straight, can be as sexually liberated as they feel, with no bouncers monitoring, judging or expelling, as happens in Australia. Similarly, the city's underground train system, the Subte, is free of the Australian-esque regulations that'd prevent the busking you see on trains here. It's like an underground, underworld live theatre; the modern day unsanitised circus. I've seen breakdancers, religious preachers, full bands, electric guitar soloists, elderly tango music singers, stationery sellers and a rap duo who'd invite you to suggest a word which they'd immediately incorporate into their imaginative, improvised fast-paced Spanish verse. The shabby-chic faded grandeur of a city that was, over a century ago, the capital of one of the world's richest countries owns its imperfections. It will, indeed, fill you up with its noise: the endless drilling; the defiant protests between the Plaza De Mayo and Congreso (as I write this, locals are bashing pots and pans together on balconies above me to protest alleged police brutality); the 10-lane mega-roads interrupting otherwise pleasant parkland.
