Just about every country on the planet has UFO encounters on record. The United Kingdom, perhaps particularly due to its size, has more than its fair share. While some of these, such as the Rendlesham Forest incident, are well-known inside and outside of the UFO community, many others are far lesser known.

Monday marks 365 days since Hamas terrorists took U.S. citizens hostage. Four American men—Edan Alexander, Sagui Dekel-Chen, Omer Neutra, and Keith Siegel—are believed to be still alive, along with nearly 100 Israelis also taken hostage by Hamas. About 1,200 Israelis were killed Oct. 7 during Hamas’ terrorist attack exactly one year ago, a rampage of rape, torture, and murder in southern Israel. The terrorists took another 240 as hostages.  Hostage negotiations remain stalled, with little progress in recent weeks.  An Israeli-American hostage, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was murdered in the Gaza Strip about a month ago after enduring 11 months in captivity. His body was recovered in Gaza.  The bodies of three other Americans—Itay Chen, Judy Weinstein, and Gad Haggai—also are believed to be in Gaza.  Some details on the four Americans believed to be alive: Edan Alexander Alexander, now 20, was born in Tel Aviv but grew up in Tenafly, New Jersey. He was serving in Israeli’s Golani Brigade when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. Alexander spoke to his mother on the morning of the attack and told her he was safe; shortly thereafter, his parents were unable to reach him.  Sagui Dekel-Chen On Oct. 7, Dekel-Chen was living in Kibbutz Nir Oz with his wife and two daughters. He was busy at work that morning when he saw Hamas terrorists entering the kibbutz. Dekel-Chen climbed onto the roof of the Kibbutz’s communal dining room to issue a warning before running home to his family. Finding them in a bomb shelter, he went back into the kibbutz to fight off the terrorists. He was one of about 80 residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz to be taken hostage that day.  Dekel-Chen’s third daughter was born during his captivity. Omer Neutra Neutra was born in New York City in 2001. After high school, Neutra took a gap year and participated in a leadership program in Israel. After a year there, Neutra decided to join the Israel Defense Forces and became a tank commander. On Oct. 7, he was serving close to Israel’s border with Gaza. Neutra’s tank was found empty shortly after the terrorist attack.  Keith Siegel Siegel and his wife were taken from their home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Oct. 7. Aviva Siegel was released Nov. 26, but her husband remains a hostage in Gaza.  Siegel, 65, is originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He and his wife hid in their safe room during the Hamas attack, but terrorists found them and took them from their home. Aviva Siegel said terrorists shoved her husband, breaking his ribs, and shot him in the hand.  As Israelis and Americans mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack, Yael Eckstein, president and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, sits down with The Daily Signal. In the interview, Eckstein talks about how the day will be remembered in Israel and what life has been like in the Jewish state since the attack. The post A Year After Hamas Terrorist Attack, 4 US Citizens Remain Hostage appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Click to Skip Ahead Most Popular Male Names Most Popular Female Names Male Cat Names Memorable Male Cat Character Names Female Cat Names Memorable Female Cat Names Food-Inspired Names Famous Male Names Famous Female Names Fun Gender-Neutral Cat Names Other Great Names Naming your cat is fun and exciting. There are hundreds of possibilities for names, and sometimes, it helps to narrow it down. For example, do you have a favorite letter? If so, choose that letter to help determine a name for your kitty. In this post, we’re choosing the letter G for name ideas, so grab a seat and check out dozens of them from various categories! The 5 Most Popular Male Names That Start With G 1. George Almost everyone knows the name George, and the Blue Cross lists it as the eighth most popular male cat name. The name George is of Greek origin and means “farmer” or “earthworker.” And we’re also willing to bet you’ve met at least one George in your lifetime. So, does it really come as a surprise that this simple name is so popular? 2. Gus According to both the Rover Database and U.S. News, Gus is the second most popular male pet name starting with a G. It’s possible that you first heard the name Gus from a friend or family member, but we’re willing to bet it became even more popular over the years with characters like Gus played by Giancarlo Esposito from Breaking Bad or the chubby mouse named Gus from Cinderella. 3. Gizmo While this name may seem less common, it is still growing in popularity, and the Blue Cross lists it as the 20th most popular male cat name. On top of that, U.S. News lists it as the 69th most popular dog name. You can definitely expect to start hearing a lot more about your friends’ future pets named Gizmo in the coming years! 4. Gin A recent trend that’s been on Rover.com’s radar is that more and more people are naming their cats after their favorite drinks. One such example is the name Gin, which is trending up 73%. Other popular names that fit this trend include Prosecco, Starbucks, and Tea. 5. Gomez Popular movies and television shows are a huge source of name inspiration for pet owners. If you’ve been a long-time fan of The Adams Family and the recently released Wednesday, it makes sense that Gomez would be trending up 47%! Image Credit: AJR_photo, Shutterstock The 5 Most Popular Female Names That Start With G 1. Gracie Of the thousands and thousands of names out there for humans, it’s said that Gracie is the 209th most popular girls’ name in the US. While it peaked in 2007, it seems that the name never fell from the top pet name charts. Rover has stated that this is definitely the most popular female cat name starting with a G, with Grace following close behind at number six. 2. Ginger Ginger is a pet name that has been around for a long time for both cats and dogs, and we don’t expect it to go anywhere anytime soon, with the name Ginger up 3% in popularity. Also, ‘90s names seem to be all the rage for new pet parents, so you might see a fun twist on the name in the coming years, with the name Ginger Spice trending up 47%. 3. Greta The Barbie movie was all the rage last year, meaning that more and more people are using this fan-favorite to name their pets. The name Greta is now up 18%, all thanks to the movie’s creator, Greta Gerwig. 4. Gigi We wouldn’t be surprised if you start to hear more and more cats called Gigi. While this name is one of the most popular female cat names starting with G, according to U.S. News, this is already the 98th most popular dog name, but with supermodels like Gigi Hadid being idolized, we predict this name will only become more popular with time, especially with cats. 5. Gabby While the fifth most popular female cat name starting with a G is technically Gizmo, we opted to list the next favorite since it was already a top contender for the male cat names. However, Gabby is also just as popular. You might also hear different versions of this name, like Gabriella or even Gabriel for boys. Image Credit: Nils Jacobi, Shutterstock Male Cat Names That Start With G If you have a male kitty, we’ve got plenty of male names that start with the letter G. Take a peek to see if the list below helps you find the perfect name. Grayson Ghost Gary Georgie Guinness Gunner Grady Gabriel Grady Gilbert Gomez Gabe Gunther Gordon Gordo Gucci Gideon Greg Gray Gato Garbo Gordy Gringo Gib Golly Gamblit Google Gerald Gio Gambit Gusto Guru Gimlet Gipper Gomer Memorable Male Cat Character Names That Start With G Naming your male something memorable is always a fun way to come up with a name, and it sticks out apart from the norm. Take a look to see if any of these strike your fancy. Gulliver Geronimo Griswold Garfunkel General Garth Gustav Gotham Geppetto Godzilla Gilligan Goliath Goblin Gimp Gump Grunge Genghis Gustav Grimm Gulliver Image Credit: jax10289, Shutterstock Female Cat Names That Start With G If your kitty is a female, we’ve got you covered. We hope some adorable names will suit your precious female feline. Grace Georgia Ginny Gemma Gwen Greta Gidget Goldie Gertie Gretchen Gia Gaia Gretel Georgette Gracie Mae Goji   Memorable Female Cat Names That Start With G We couldn’t list memorable male names without listing memorable female names! We hope the list below will contain the winner. Gloria Gwendolyn Geisha Glenda Guinevere Gilda Gazelle Gladys Geneva Genesis Gianna Gabriella Gwyneth Garnet Garbo Gail Gali Georgette Geri Gully Image Credit: 99mimimi, Pixabay Food-Inspired Names That Start With G So, a name hasn’t hit the nail on the head yet? That’s okay because we have a few more names to look through. If you love anything food-inspired, this is the list for you. Gravy Green Bean Ginger Guacamole Grape Griddle Cakes Guava Grits Giblets Goose Gyro Gingerbread Gouda Granola Gherkin Gelato Gumbo Garbanzo Bean Goat Gooseberry Famous Male Names That Start With G If you’re still searching for names, maybe a famous name will do the trick. George Michael George Lucas Glenn Fry George Washington Gene Wilder Galileo George Foreman Guy Fieri George Carlin Gene Hoffman Image Credit: Jacintne Udvarlaki, Shutterstock Famous Female Names That Start With G Let’s now look at famous female names for your diva kitty. Gwen Stefani Grace Kelly Gloria Estefan Geena Davis Gilda Radner Goldie Hawn Glenn Close Gladys Knight Greta Garbo Grace Slick Fun Gender-Neutral Cat Names That Start With G You don’t always have to stick to the norm, and gender-neutral names are always fun to search through. Gaboo Galaxy Gallop Gambino Gator Geezer Ghee Gibbs Gizzy Glitch Gnarly Goblin Goofy Grease Griffin Grinch Grouchy Guppy Guster Guzzle Image Credit: ANURAK PONGPATIMET, Shutterstock Other Great Names That Start With G If you're still not set on a name, our last category will hopefully solve your naming dilemma. Gamble Girl Gemini Gremlin Godiva Granger Gem Gene Glenna Grainne Conclusion As you can see, there are plenty of names that start with the letter G for male and female kitties. We understand that finding the perfect name can be tricky, and we hope our list makes the task simpler and easier. Whether you choose a gender-specific name, a cute name, a famous name, or a gender-neutral name, your cat will love it because it came from you. See Also: The Most Popular Cat Names That Start With O Sources https://www.rover.com/blog/cat-names-that-start-with-g/ https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/cat/wellbeing-and-care/top-cat-names https://www.usnews.com/insurance/pet-insurance/most-popular-dog-names-study https://cats.com/cat-names/start-with-g https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-100-boy-dog-names/ https://www.familyeducation.com/baby-names/name-meaning/gracie#:~:text=Gracie%20is%20the%20%23209%20most,popular%20name%20on%20FamilyEducation.com https://www.rover.com/blog/dog-names/ Featured Image Credit: photosbelkina, Shutterstock The post The Most Popular Cat Names That Start With G (Updated for 2024) appeared first on PangoVet.

An excavation at the Etruscan site of Bisenzio in central Italy has uncovered a rare sealed stone sarcophagus with rich funerary furnishings and an intact skeleton dating to the 7th or 6th century B.C. Founded near what is now the town of Capodimonte on the southwestern shore of Lake Bolsena, the Etruscan city of Vesnth or Vishnth held strategic, commerical and political importance at the heart of ancient Etruria as early as the Villanovan period (9th-8th century B.C.), Bisenzio grew to regional importance in the 7th century B.C. Orientalising period. It became a flourishing center of trade and communications with other Etruscan city-states like Tarquinia, Vulci and Orvieto and the wider Mediterranean, including Greece and Phoenicia. The Bisenzio Project has been excavating the site since 2015, and their discoveries over the field seasons have revealed that the city-state had a dynamic aristocratic elite during the Orientalizing and Archaic eras (7th-6th century B.C.). Previous scholarship underestimated the wealth and importance of Bisenzio among the city-states of Etruria, but the recent excavations have found the remains of monumental public works, temples and ceremonial centers, and a rich complement of artifacts attesting to the extent of the city’s trade connections and deep pockets. The 2024 field season unearthed a burial ground with tombs dating to between the 7th century B.C. and the late 6th century B.C. Unlike most of the tombs previously found at Bisenzio, these had never been subjected to the depredations of looters, giving archaeologists a unique glimpse into the city’s funerary practices and societal dynamics. One section of the necropolis was protected by a walled enclosure. Archaeologists believe the boundary line delimited a small family nucleus within the larger burial ground. The graves partially overlap each other, a possible indicator of familial relationships. The oldest of the burials in the walled section contains a large, thick-walled tufa sarcophagus. It was still sealed when unearthed, and surrounded by grave goods including decorated ceramics, a bronze situla (wine bucket) and an assortment of jewelry in precious metals. The lid was so heavy, the team needed to deploy an excavator to remove it. Extremely rare for so old a burial, the sealed sarcophagus still contained the well-preserved skeletal remains of an adult buried with a small pot by the body. Thanks to the exceptional conditions of conservation, the sarcophagus has returned a completely preserved skeleton, a rare and unique case. Through the osteoarchaeological, isotopic and archaeogenomic analyses already planned by the scholars of the Bisenzio Project, it will be possible to reconstruct the microhistory of the individual, presumably one of the eminent figures to whom we can attribute the planning and construction of some of the imposing structures built by the community at the time of Bisenzio’s greatest splendor that have been recently discovered.

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