The Bulgarian capital of Sofia has hosted its third and largest 'Big Table' community dining event of 2026. Held on Veliko Turnovo Street, the initiative brought together residents and local businesses to foster community connections through shared meals and public engagement in the heart of the city.
The capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, recently hosted the 'Day of Encounter,' a community-focused event designed to strengthen social ties. Residents and visitors participated in a variety of games, interactive activities, and social conversations aimed at promoting inclusivity and local engagement within the heart of the principality.
A new genetic study published in Nature provides insights into the 4,000-year-old Shimao settlement in China. Researchers found evidence of a patrilineal society and complex social hierarchies, shedding light on the kinship and organizational structures of this significant Neolithic-to-Bronze Age archaeological site.
Archaeologists have discovered imported Paleolithic stone blades from France at a site in central Spain, indicating the existence of long-distance social networks spanning 600-700 kilometers between 26,000 and 22,000 years ago. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the complexity of Ice Age hunter-gatherer societies.
