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Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

Set in the fantastical land of Kumandra, Raya and the Last Dragon follows a skilled and determined young warrior named Raya. The world is divided into five regions, each named after parts of a dragon (Heart, Fang, Tail, Spine, and Claw), and peace has been shattered by the return of an evil force called the Druun, which turns people into stone. In an attempt to save her land and her people, Raya embarks on a journey to find the last remaining dragon, Sisu, who is said to have the power to defeat the Druun.

Raya, however, faces numerous challenges, including betrayal, distrust, and the difficult realization that true unity can only come when people work together. Along the way, she forms unlikely alliances with a band of misfits, including a baby, an armadillo-like creature, and a skilled thief. The film explores themes of trust, teamwork, and overcoming the past, all while Raya learns the importance of believing in others and herself.

The film concludes with a heartwarming moment of reconciliation, as Raya finally unites the fractured people of Kumandra to fight against the Druun, proving that love and trust are the most powerful forces of all.

Big Hero 6 (2014)

Big Hero 6 follows Hiro Hamada, a 14-year-old robotics prodigy living in the futuristic city of San Fransokyo. After the tragic death of his older brother, Tadashi, Hiro is left devastated. Tadashi was the creator of Baymax, a personal healthcare robot designed to help people. In the midst of his grief, Hiro accidentally stumbles upon a sinister plot involving a masked villain who is using a mysterious microbot technology to wreak havoc on the city.

Determined to stop the villain, Hiro reactivates Baymax, and together, they form an unlikely superhero team, including Tadashi’s friends: GoGo, Wasabi, Honey Lemon, and Fred. Using their unique skills and the power of teamwork, they embark on an action-packed adventure to uncover the truth behind the villain and save their city from destruction.

As Hiro learns to cope with loss and the responsibility that comes with being a hero, Big Hero 6 emphasizes themes of friendship, healing, and the power of technology to make a positive impact. The film ultimately highlights the importance of overcoming adversity and using one’s talents for the greater good.

Frozen 2 (2019)

In Frozen 2, Elsa hears a mysterious voice calling her from the enchanted forest, a place that has been sealed off for years due to an ancient conflict. Driven by a desire to uncover the truth about her powers, Elsa embarks on a journey into the unknown with her sister Anna, along with their loyal friends Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf. Together, they venture into the forest, where they discover an elemental mystery that has been hidden for generations.

As Elsa’s powers become more powerful and unpredictable, the sisters learn about the history of their family and the origins of Elsa’s magic. The enchanted forest is filled with magical spirits—earth, fire, water, and air—and Elsa must unlock the secrets of the past to save her kingdom, Arendelle, from an impending danger. Along the way, Anna’s bravery and loyalty are tested as she seeks to protect her sister and uncover the truth.

The film explores themes of self-discovery, embracing change, and understanding one’s idenтιтy. Ultimately, Elsa learns to embrace her true self and finds that she is not just the Snow Queen, but a force of nature connected to the world around her. Frozen 2 emphasizes the bond between sisters, family, and the power of accepting who you are.

Cars 3 (2017)

Cars 3 follows Lightning McQueen, the once-dominant race car, who finds himself struggling to keep up with a new generation of faster, more advanced race cars. After a devastating crash during a race, McQueen is sidelined and begins to question his future in the racing world. Feeling obsolete and uncertain, he decides to retire, but his pᴀssion for racing and his desire to prove he still has what it takes push him to make a comeback.

With the help of a young, ambitious trainer named Cruz Ramirez, McQueen embarks on a journey of self-discovery and hard work. Cruz, who believes in McQueen’s abilities, helps him rediscover his love for racing. Along the way, McQueen has to adapt to the changing world of racing and prove to himself—and to the world—that he can compete with the high-tech, next-generation racers.

As McQueen prepares for a final race against his younger rival, Jackson Storm, he realizes that winning isn’t just about speed, but about legacy, mentorship, and embracing change. In the end, McQueen pᴀsses on his wisdom to Cruz, who becomes the new face of racing, continuing the cycle of greatness.

Cars 3 highlights themes of perseverance, change, and the importance of pᴀssing on knowledge to the next generation.

Toy Story 4 (2019)

Toy Story 4 follows Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the beloved toys as they adjust to life with their new owner, Bonnie. Woody is struggling with his role in Bonnie’s life, feeling less needed as she bonds more with her new creation, Forky—a spork turned toy. Forky, who doesn’t understand his purpose as a toy, keeps trying to throw himself away, which causes Woody to constantly rescue him.

On a road trip with Bonnie’s family, Woody, Buzz, and the others find themselves in an antique store, where Woody is reunited with Bo Peep, who has been living a free-spirited life since leaving the family. Bo Peep, now a confident and adventurous figure, shows Woody the joys of living a life without being owned by a child. However, Woody’s mission to return Forky to Bonnie leads to a showdown with Gabby Gabby, a doll who desires a child of her own and is willing to do anything to get Woody’s voice box.

As Woody faces difficult choices, he comes to realize that his purpose isn’t defined by ownership, but by love, loyalty, and selflessness. Toy Story 4 explores themes of change, the meaning of belonging, and the importance of letting go, while also delivering heartfelt moments and laughs.

In the end, Woody chooses to stay with Bo Peep and live a life of adventure, while ensuring that Bonnie has the toys she needs to feel loved, pᴀssing on the torch to the next generation.

A Farmer’s Misplaced Hammer Led to the Largest Roman Treasure in Britain

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November 16, 1992 was the day which changed Suffolk-resident Eric Lawes’ life in a huge way. What he thought would have been an innocent search for a hammer he had misplaced on his farm in Hoxne Village, Suffolk, England ended up bringing him much more than he had bargained for — namely, uncovering the hiding spot of a long-hidden treasure. Based on the Guardian’s coverage of the story, Eric Lawes had been previously gifted a metal detector upon his retirement as a parting token. He decided to put his retirement gift to good use in order to locate the hammer which he had had some trouble finding. According to a 2018 Smithsonian Magazine article, when the device started recording that there was a strong signal coming from the earth, he knew that he was about to discover something big. As he started digging, it soon became clear to him that he had unearthed a treasure trove.

The Guardian reports that, when Lawes saw that his preliminary digging had yielded a few gold coins and silver spoons, he immediately contacted both the local archaeological society and the police department. Archaeologists came to the property the following day and had the area of earth holding the treasure carefully sectioned-off and removed. Their hope was that at a later stage, in their laboratory, they could examined the items in order to identify both their age and how they were stored.

When all was said and done, close to 60 pounds of items made from silver and gold were found on the site. These included more than 15,000 Roman coins, 200 gold objects, and several silver spoons. For archaeologists, this find — which later became labeled as the Hoxne Hoard — was an incredible discovery. AP News reported that archaeologist Judith Plouviez was over-the-moon about the discovery, saying that it was “an incredibly exciting and amazing find.” What’s more, another archaeologist, Rachel Wilkinson, told Smithsonian Magazine that this discovery was “the largest and latest ever found in Britain.”

Ordinarily, archaeologists would use radiocarbon dating as a means of identifying the age of ancient relics. However, they couldn’t locate any suitable material from the haul. Consequently, they determined the age by examining writing on the coins, as well as the ruler carved into them, estimating that the treasure was probably buried in either 408 or 409 AD.

Roman-era archaeologist Peter Guest told Smithsonian Magazine that “if you look at them a little more carefully, then they should be dated to the period after the separation of Britain from the Roman Empire.” He offers as part of his evidence the fact that almost all of the coins found in the Hoxne Hoard were clipped – in other words, small chunks of their edges had been taken off. These clippings would have been used to create coins which were similar to the Roman coins of that era.

Guest has a logical reason for this, arguing that “The Roman Empire wasn’t supplying Britain with new gold and silver coins, and in light of that, the population tried to get over this sudden cutoff in the supply of their precious metals by making the existing supplies go further.”

Archaeologists also believe that the treasure belonged to a Romano-British family. During that time, considering that there was so much societal discord and upheaval, it was common for Romans who had settled in Britain to bury their most prized possessions.

That said, one archaeologist is of the belief that the hoard had a lot of sentimental value for the Romano-British family to whom it is believed to have belonged. In her book The Hoxne Late Roman Treasure: Gold Jewellery and Silver Plate, Catherine Johns claims that the manner in which the treasure was kept supported this claim. Some of the items which were recovered had been packaged in small, wooden boxes which were lined with leather. What’s more, pieces of wood, locks, and nails, among other things, surrounded the gold and silver pieces. This leads Catherine to assert that the package was carefully buried and not simply chucked away in a rush.

Interestingly enough, the items unearthed might shed some light on the identity of the family who owned them. They cite a gold bracelet bearing the inscription “UTERE FELIX DOMINA IULIANE,” which roughly translates to “use this happily Lady Juliane”. A second name “Aurelius Ursicinus” has also been discovered. This has consequently led some to believe that Juliane and Aurelius were the couple and the original owners of the treasure. That said, that has yet to be confirmed.

All in all, the discovery was a real treasure for archaeologists, and by extension, for Lawes. According to Smithsonian Magazine, in recognition of his discovery and willingness to contact authorities, the British government rewarded him with over £1.7 million, an amount which he shared with the farmer whose land was dug out in order to get the treasure. Funnily enough, apart from the treasure, Lawes also found his lost hammer — which now resides in the British Museum.