WAO ART #237

New evidence suggests that human footprints found in White Sands National Park in New Mexico could be as old as 21,000 to 23,000 years, making them some of the oldest evidence of human presence in the Americas. The discovery opens up new possibilities for understanding the peopling of the Americas.

Princess Leonor of Spain took an important oath before her father, King Felipe, at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza. The ceremony included a religious service and the swearing of allegiance to the Spanish flag. King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended the ceremony, beaming with pride.

Helen and Baba-Jallah Epega are the creators of "Song Queen," the world's first 'Pidgin opera.' They discuss the importance of Nigerian culture and representation in the operatic space. They believe that Pidgin, a Nigerian creole language, is a powerful tool for storytelling and connecting with audiences.

Polkadot made significant progress in Q3, with the supply of its native token, DOT, staked growing by 49%. The project welcomed new parachains, including Energy Web, Bit.Country, peaq, Nodle, and InvArch Network, which help coordinate the Polkadot and Kusama networks.

Emergency teams in Afghanistan are rushing to rescue people trapped under rubble after a powerful earthquake struck Herat Province. With communication and roads blocked, rescue workers are struggling to reach remote areas. The UN and other organizations are providing emergency supplies.

Antigua and Barbuda's Youth Symphony Orchestra, formed seven years ago, is inspiring young musicians in the country. Many of the teenagers had never played a classical instrument before joining the orchestra, but now they are preparing for a performance in London alongside the Royal Philharmonic.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supported a delegation from Papua New Guinea on an 11-day visit to Madagascar to learn from its vanilla industry. The delegation visited various sites and met with officials and farmers in Madagascar.