Tag: Sands

Actor Julian Sands Missing in Southern California Mountains

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.—Actor Julian Sands, star of several Oscar-nominated films including “A Room With a View,” has been missing for five days in the Southern California mountains, where he was hiking, authorities said Wednesday. Sands, 65, was reported missing Friday on a trail on Mt. Baldy, San Bernardino County sheriff’s spokeswoman Gloria Huerta said. Search…


Pachacamac: The Lourdes of the Pre-Columbian Era | Arkeo Ep10 | Documentary

In Peru, an Inca city buried under the desert sands has intrigued archaeologists for almost a hundred years. This ancient city is known as “Pachacamac.” Archaeologist Peter Eeckhout has finally discovered the reason for this strange desertion. …


Train Derails in Canada, Spilling Timber and Tar Sands

BLACKFALDS, Alberta—A train carrying tar sands and timber has derailed in the Canadian province of Alberta, spilling at least part of its load, officials said, though there were no reports of injuries. Officials in the city of Lacombe said one rail car released 32,000 liters (8,450 gallons) of tar oil. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police…