From Laureates to Lost Art
A little inspiration for your weekend: Nobel winners making history, centuries-old murals newly opened to the public - and shoes fit for a queen. Pour a cup of coffee and let’s dive in. ☕️
🖼️ “A Hidden Treasure”: For the first time in nearly 300 years, visitors can see two large-scale biblical murals by William Hogarth inside the newly restored North Wing of St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. Did You Know? St. Bartholomew’s – England’s oldest hospital – might not exist today if not for a royal petition to King Henry VIII nearly 500 years ago to keep it open during the English Reformation. More on its history HERE.
🗣️ Your Conversation Starters:
🏆 Laureate: The official name of Nobel Prize winners, which originates from the laurel wreaths once placed on victors in ancient Greece as a mark of honor. Here’s a running list of this year’s winners – announcements continue through Monday.
📞 Speaking of the Nobel: The emotional call to the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the winner who missed their call altogether.
🎧 Worth a Listen: This New York Times podcast episode takes you behind-the-scenes of the peace deal unfolding between Israel and Hamas. Many details still await final agreement – stay tuned for more on Tuesday’s SCOOP (we're taking off Monday for the holiday 😉). Become an Insider to join us live and ask Jenna your questions on the Middle East and more.
👠 Let Them Wear Manolo’s: Blahnik’s, that is. The designer shoe brand unveiled a limited-edition collection inspired by Marie Antoinette – and InStyle’s fashion features director took the $1875 heels out for a royal test walk.
🥾 Take a (Detention) Hike! Students assigned detention in a Maine high school are given the choice to either spend it indoors or join their high school counselor on a nature hike. Why? Research shows that spending time outdoors can lower stress and improve mental health.
🎨 Paint It Forward: Thirty original pieces from the late artist Bob Ross head to auction to support public television stations impacted by funding cuts.
🐘 Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus: Almost always fatal, this disease causes uncontrolled bleeding in young Asian elephants. But scientists say a new vaccine shows promise after trials triggered strong immune responses in this endangered species.
💗 “A woman she could aspire to”: According to one of Barbie’s origin stories, this is why co-founder Ruth Handler designed the doll for her daughter. This week, Mattel introduced a new Barbie Role Model honoring U.S. rugby player Ilona Maher – featuring an athletic build the brand says “celebrates movement and strength.”
🤧 Ancient Sick Note: A new exhibition showcases everyday life in ancient Egypt through notes, receipts and building orders – even “out sick” records like this one from those working on royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. 👇🏽
🍕 Bringing in the Dough: Fine dining chefs swap the foie gras for pizza slices – and business is booming.
🎙️ SCOOP (approx. 40 minutes) The Super Moon, the Shutdown & the National Guard Showdown. Listen. (SCOOP Insiders can attend this live broadcast once a week and get their news questions answered; they also receive the special video report EXCLUSIVELY delivered to their inbox along with a "cheat sheet" for the week ahead — learn more HERE).
🎙️ Podcast (approx. 29 minutes): What’s Happening in Chicago? Watch or Listen.
🙌🏽 What We Found SmartHER This Week:
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“He's really shown me a lot of resilience and determination.”
From floodwaters to his forever home ~ meet Bastian, PEOPLE’s 2025 World's Cutest Rescue Dog 👇🏽
And that's The Weekend Digest!
❤️,
Jenna and the SHN Team
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