Christmas Links #22


Mystery of Raphael masterpiece may have been solved by Bradford-made AI:
"Algorithm concludes most of Madonna della Rosa was by renaissance master – but not the face of Joseph."

"This week: some notable Christmases, and some festive maps. But first: sorry, I’m going to get soppy on you."

"It is a much loved festive film - and for one cinema It's a Wonderful Life is the Christmas gift that keeps on giving."

"Maria Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" has been the soundtrack of the holiday season for nearly 30 years.  Why has this song become a rare modern Christmas hit?"

"We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic tales with the new (and award-winning) Christmas origin of Ace the Bat-Hound."

"Birmingham prison was opened in 1849, prior to that criminals were sent to Warwick to suffer their punishment."

"With roots dating back to the 13th century, Gryla is not to be messed with."

"Hotel prices and tourism numbers are up as New York City goes through its first holiday season with new rules that ban nearly all Airbnbs and other short-term rentals."

"Whether you’re spending the festive period by yourself or with people that don’t make you feel seen or supported, Christmas can be a time that exacerbates feelings of loneliness. Here’s what you can do to ease them."

"As the sun sets on the narrow streets of Africa’s largest informal settlement, children hurry to change from daily clothes into pointe shoes and other ballet gear."

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