Apparently there has been tidal bore river surfing in China a thousand years ago.

Nik Zanella has spent years deciphering ancient Chinese poems and texts to piece together a past-time that thrived in the Far East’s Song Dynasty, from 960 to 1279. Early surfers would ride the country’s Qiantang river as part of a ritual to help appease the God of the Tide (or, the Dragon King) – and for the entertainment of the Emperor.

Sensationsfund in Brasilien – Die ersten Amerikaner

Kam der erste Amerikaner aus Afrika?

Usually I put these kinds of news in the asides category, which is not appearing on the homepage. But let’s stop relying on inadequate measures.

Human society under urgent threat from loss of Earth’s natural life

‘The future of life on Earth lies in the balance’ – a picture essay

Loss of biodiversity is just as catastrophic as climate change

Thanks to Daena on Twitter I became aware of the New York Times obituary for late Mike Doyle.

River Covey Down Under nose rider video