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Birds, Lower Sangay National Park, Morona-Santiago, Ecuador

Sangay National Park — 2010 — WHE512BFB1AD0

A preliminary avifauna inventory of the lower zone of Sangay National Park, Ecuador, recorded 127 bird species across 39 families, including four notable range extensions: White-bearded Hermit, Black-mandibled Toucan, Spectacled Bristle Tyrant, and Wing-banded Wren. The study also documented threatened species such as Wattled Guan, Ecuadorian Piedtail, and Cerulean Warbler, along with reproductive data for the Scaled Pigeon. This represents the first ornithological survey conducted at this specific site within the park, providing critical baseline data for biodiversity assessment in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bizarre structures in dinosaurs: species recognition or sexual selection? A response to Padian and Horner

Dinosaur Provincial Park — 2010 — WHE14C4DAA297

Exaggerated structures in dinosaurs, such as horns and crests, primarily evolved for mate competition rather than species recognition. This conclusion challenges the alternative hypothesis proposed by Padian & Horner (2010), which suggested these traits facilitated social interactions like herding or mating. The study counters this by highlighting the lack of evidence for sexual dimorphism in dinosaur species and the absence of directional evolution in exaggerated traits, both key predictions under the species recognition model. Instead, strong positive allometry and delayed ontogenetic development of these structures align with patterns seen in sexually selected traits of extant animals, such as beetles and bovids. The research emphasizes the importance of rigorous phylogenetic context and assessing multiple hypotheses to understand the adaptive functions of dinosaurian traits.

Borrowed Verse and Broken Narrative: Agency, Identity, and the (Bethesda) Sarcophagus of Bassa (Chapter 10)

Via Appia. Regina Viarum — 2010 — WHE60A8C76C91

A rare, fourth-century sarcophagus attributed to Bassa, discovered in the Catacomb of Praetextatus near Rome's Appian Way, challenges traditional classifications by representing a unique example of the Bethesda type. Unlike other known sarcophagi of this group, which consistently depict five New Testament scenes—including Jesus healing a paralytic at Bethesda’s pool—Bassa’s sarcophagus exhibits deviations in narrative and artistic execution, suggesting individual agency or regional variations in craftsmanship. The study reconstructs the sarcophagus from over thirty fragmented pieces, revealing its historical significance despite extensive damage from vandalism and landslides. By analyzing its iconography and comparing it to well-preserved counterparts, such as those from Vatican City and Tarragona, researchers highlight its anomalous yet culturally rich portrayal, offering new insights into late antique burial practices and Christian symbolism.

Bottom-Up Factors Influencing Riparian Willow Recovery in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park — 2010 — WHED28192DD8B

Riparian willow recovery in Yellowstone National Park's northern range, stymied for decades by elk browsing, has shown uneven progress since wolf reintroduction. Research reveals that tall willow sites (>250 cm) exhibit greater water availability, faster nitrogen mineralization, deeper snow cover, and cooler soil temperatures compared to short sites (<80 cm). These preexisting abiotic factors, not just reduced herbivory, likely drive plant productivity differences. The study contrasts naturally varying willow heights without artificial manipulations, providing insight into the complex interplay between top-down (wolf predation) and bottom-up (soil/water conditions) ecological forces shaping ecosystem recovery.

Bottom‐up versus top‐down control of tree regeneration in the Białowieża Primeval Forest, Poland

Białowieża Forest — 2010 — WHEC992D6D14E

A seven-year study in the Białowieża Primeval Forest, one of Europe's most natural temperate forest ecosystems, revealed that tree regeneration is primarily controlled by different factors at distinct stages. Herbaceous vegetation cover was the dominant influence on seedling density, with an optimal cover of 38%. Soil fertility played a significant role in determining the density of saplings ≤ 50 cm, showing three times higher densities on eutrophic soils compared to oligotrophic ones. However, ungulate herbivory emerged as the key factor affecting tree recruitment into larger size classes (> 50 cm), with exclosures showing over three times more species recruiting and a more balanced species composition, while control plots exhibited dominance by the preferred forage species, Carpinus betulus. This suggests that ungulates can shape forest dynamics through selective browsing, coinciding with species tolerance to herbivory.

Brand and image: the strategic factors in destination marketing

Costiera Amalfitana — 2010 — WHED7714EC720

Destination branding and image emerge as powerful catalysts for promotion and development, particularly when leveraged collaboratively by stakeholders. A study analyzing the Amalfi Coast—part of Italy's UNESCO World Heritage Site, Costiera Amalfitana—demonstrates that strategic factors such as quality, identity, and brand can drive sustainable growth in tourism destinations. The research builds on theoretical frameworks to identify key practices in destination marketing, validating their potential through empirical investigation. By examining the Amalfi Coast case, the study highlights how these strategic levers foster stakeholder collaboration, offering a model for other heritage sites aiming to balance conservation with economic development.

Brasilia. Monumentality Issues

Brasilia — 2010 — WHE1D2D4084BE

Brasília, designed by Lúcio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer, exemplifies monumental architecture as both a symbol of national identity and a physical manifestation of Brazil's historical aspirations. The city's design, rooted in the 'March to the West' vision championed by José Bonifácio and later embraced by President Juscelino Kubitschek, integrates volumetric simplicity, scale, and shape to stand out contextually while embodying the nation's past, present, and future ambitions. Niemeyer's Palácio da Alvorada (1956) serves as a case study in how monumental features—unusual size, form, and richness—can elevate architecture beyond functionality into cultural significance.

Breeding Biology of Brown NoddiesAnous stolidusat Their Southern-Most Breeding Site, Gough Island, in Comparison to Other Sites

Gough and Inaccessible Islands — 2010 — WHEA4A00ABE9D

Brown Noddies (Anous stolidus) at Gough Island, the southernmost breeding site for this species, exhibit high breeding success rates—81%—and synchronized breeding schedules with other mid-latitude Atlantic populations, suggesting a single meta-population. Egg-laying occurred between 2–12 December, with incubation lasting 37 days and fledging after 46 days, though chicks remained dependent on parents for up to 11 more days. Hatching (88%) and fledging success (92%) were notably higher than at other sites. The study monitored 19 nests over three seasons, measuring growth in eight chicks and six fledglings during the 2005/06 season, revealing similarities in chick size, growth rates, and pre-fledging fasting behavior with noddies from other Atlantic locations.

Breeding success of Northern Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes moseleyi) at Gough Island, South Atlantic Ocean

Gough and Inaccessible Islands — 2010 — WHE8F686408D1

Northern Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes moseleyi) on Gough Island exhibit breeding success strongly linked to the density of nests and the birds' response to threats. While brood loss peaks during incubation (33–61%), most hatchlings (71%) survive to form crèches, with 73% molting into juvenile plumage. The study found that higher nest densities within a 1.5-meter radius and proactive threat responses by breeding birds significantly improve survival rates, highlighting critical factors for this declining species. Researchers tracked brood loss and analyzed behavioral and environmental influences on breeding success, providing insights into conservation strategies for one of the world's most vulnerable penguin populations.

Brief encounters

City of Bath — 2010 — WHEC6DFAEA8BD

A significant relationship between temporal factors and network structure in urban mobility patterns was identified through advanced analysis of Bluetooth data. The study, conducted in the city of Bath, UK, utilized a longitudinal dataset comprising millions of records from over 70,000 unique devices. Researchers developed a toolkit of algorithms and visualization techniques to model spatial and temporal patterns of movement, presence, and encounter. This innovative approach sheds light on how time influences the structure of urban networks, offering insights that could inform the design and implementation of urban pervasive computing systems.

Buddha

Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath — 2010 — WHE5FF040B0A8

The documentary 'Buddha' (2010) presents a comprehensive exploration of the historical Buddha's life, teachings, and legacy through a multimedia approach combining artifacts, interviews with scholars and practitioners, and dramatic visual landscapes. It highlights the universal potential for enlightenment, emphasizing that every sentient being possesses 'Buddha nature,' a concept underscored by His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama. The production leverages high-quality cinematography, monastic footage from sites like Sarnath, and animated sequences to convey Buddhist beliefs and practices, offering both educational value and accessibility for diverse audiences.

Burial Cloth Removed

Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls — 2010 — WHE6876A1E4A0

This narrative explores the human experience and environmental observations at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls, focusing on personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions of life in Zambia. The text delves into the author's memories, including encounters with wildlife, cultural experiences, and personal challenges, while also reflecting on themes of faith, loss, and resilience. Through rich storytelling, it captures the essence of living in close proximity to one of Africa's most iconic natural wonders, blending personal narratives with environmental observations.

Byzantine Lead Seals and Other Minor Objects from Mystras: New Historical Evidence for the Region of Byzantine Lakedaimon

Archaeological Site of Mystras — 2010 — WHE6AE9A79E78

A recent analysis of Byzantine lead seals from Mystras, stored in the Museum of Mystras depots, reveals new historical insights into the region of Byzantine Lakedaimon. Among the findings is a seal naming Michael Barys, likely bishop of Helos, and another belonging to an imperial protospatharios and tourmarches Spartaron Ioannes, providing evidence for a military unit that evokes ancient Spartan prowess. Additionally, a seal linked to Petros Serblias, a vestarches and judge, sheds light on his career progression. The study also presents four metallic plates from the Upper Gate of Mystras' castle, identified as caps for theriaca bottles, an antiseptic medicine. Two seals were discovered in a Byzantine olive-press, suggesting urban expansion in Sparta between the 10th and 12th centuries.

Byzantine Oratorical Rhythm and the Classical Heritage

Monasteries of Daphni, Hosios Loukas and Nea Moni of Chios — 2010 — WHE69E0D68F05

Byzantine Oratorical Rhythm and the Classical Heritage reveals how Byzantine rhetoric preserved and transformed classical Greek traditions, particularly in religious and political discourse. The study demonstrates that Byzantine orators, such as Matthew of Ephesus, employed rhythmic structures and stylistic techniques rooted in classical antiquity to craft panegyrics for emperors like Andronikos II Palaiologos. This approach highlights the continuity between classical and Byzantine rhetorical practices, offering new insights into the evolution of oratorical traditions during the Byzantine Empire. The research analyzes textual evidence, including dedications and epigraphic inscriptions, to reconstruct the interplay between classical heritage and Byzantine innovation.

Cahokia and the Archaeology of Power

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site — 2010 — WHE0F37264EC1

Cahokia, the largest prehistoric monument complex in North America, challenges conventional interpretations of hierarchical societies. Unlike traditional views that attribute monumental constructions to elite control, this study proposes that Cahokia's rise was driven by elites manipulating ideology to compel participation from subordinate societal layers. Analyzing 120 mounds spread over 13 square kilometers—with a peak population estimated in the tens of thousands—researcher Thomas Emerson examines evidence of power dynamics and rural connections, using concepts of agency and ideology to reinterpret social complexity. The study underscores the role of ideology in shaping hierarchical societies, raising enduring questions about the effectiveness of elite control and the interpretative challenges posed by archaeological data.

Calcareous nannofossils from the boreal Upper Campanian- Maastrichtian chalk of Denmark.

Stevns Klint — 2010 — WHE43D4070678

A comprehensive analysis of calcareous nannofossil assemblages from the boreal Upper Campanian to Upper Maastrichtian chalk of Denmark has uncovered 138 species, including several rarely documented and two newly described species: Prediscosphaera borealensis and Tranolithus stemmerikii, along with a new combination, Staurolithites dicandidula. The study, conducted across three sections—Stevns-1 borehole near Stevns Klint, Rordal-1 borehole, and Rordal quarry in North Jylland—reveals the diversity of these microscopic organisms during a critical period in Earth's history. The moderately preserved samples provide insights into the paleoenvironmental conditions of the time, contributing valuable data to our understanding of Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary dynamics.

Carapace relative growth of Trapezia Latreille, 1828 (Decapoda, Brachyura), crabs that are symbionts of hard corals, from Clipperton atoll and the Revillagigedo islands: ecological and zoogeographical implications

Archipiélago de Revillagigedo — 2010 — WHE5DDEC2CD99

Research on the carapace growth of Trapezia crabs, symbionts of hard corals at Clipperton Atoll and Revillagigedo Islands, reveals significant inter- and intraspecific differences. Trapezia bidentata exhibits a larger body size, suggesting competitive advantages for food gathering and habitat selection, while T. digitalis shows a higher interocular distance (ID)/carapace width (CW) ratio, likely enhancing 3D perception and antipredatory responses. The study analyzed 325 specimens using morphometric measurements and growth pattern analyses, indicating isometric growth in all examined relationships. Notably, populations of T. bidentata were more morphometrically similar across islands, suggesting higher metapopulation connectivity compared to T. digitalis, possibly due to differences in larval stage duration.

Care of the insane in Lübeck during the 17th and 18th centuries

Hanseatic City of Lübeck — 2010 — WHE0E4FB7BB56

A comprehensive source study of the House of the Poor Insane in Lübeck reveals that its care for the mentally ill evolved from punitive confinement in the 17th century to phases of reform and repression, reflecting broader shifts in psychiatric treatment. The analysis, based on minute-books and account-books, highlights a transition from harsh containment to early medical intervention by the 19th century. Comparisons with other institutions suggest that Lübeck's trajectory was influenced by local governance and societal attitudes, offering insights into the historical development of inpatient care.

Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres

Chartres Cathedral — 2010 — WHED0B5186EDA

A seminal collection of medieval charters from the Abbey of Saint-Père at Chartres, compiled by Benjamin Guérard (1797–1854), offers invaluable insights into the abbey's founding, feudal rights, and administrative structure. Published in 1840 as part of the Société de l'histoire de France's first series of inédits, this cartulaire provides a detailed historical record of Chartres' ecclesiastical heritage. Guérard, a renowned historian and archivist, leveraged his expertise to curate a comprehensive document that traces the abbey's evolution from its origins through its feudal significance. The Prolegomena in Volume 1 delve into the abbey's demesne size, legal privileges, and organizational framework, contributing significantly to medieval studies. This work remains a foundational resource for understanding Chartres' role in religious and political history.

Cartulaire de lAbbaye de Conques en Rouergue

Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France — 2010 — WHEDB5A94827F

The rediscovered and edited cartulary of the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy of Conques, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, offers unprecedented insights into medieval customs, institutions, and property status between the 9th and 12th centuries. This collection of 548 charters, meticulously compiled by French archivist Gustave Desjardins in 1879, provides invaluable historical context for understanding the abbey's role during its golden age as a Romanesque architectural marvel and pilgrimage hub. The cartulary's introduction further enriches its significance, making it an indispensable resource for medieval studies.