Dodo
Not every remnant of past food preserved in scientific collections is, or historically was, enticing. This famed artifact, known as the Oxford Dodo, is the only …
Chopines: Renaissance platform shoes popularly worn in Venice by both courtesans and patrician women
Chopines are platform shoes that were worn by women in the 15th, 16th and 17th century. Made with a very tall wooden platform, these shoes protected the …
Andean Condor: Nature’s Majestic Glider
High above the jagged peaks of the Andes, where the air is thin and the winds are fierce, soars one of the most awe-inspiring creatures …
How Did Marcus Licinius Crassus Die?
Marcus Licinius Crassus, a powerful Roman politician and general, died in 53 BCE following the defeat in the fateful Battle of Carrhae. His death was …
Aspen Tree Tunnel: A Golden Passage in Colorado’s Fall Splendor
The Aspen Tree Tunnel in Colorado, USA, is a mesmerizing natural archway formed by golden-leaved quaking aspens (Populus tremuloides) arching overhead along a forest path, …
The Fossilized Ladder of the Dard River: When Nature Turns the Ordinary Into Stone
In the serene Dard River region of France, nature has been at work on an extraordinary transformation over the past century. A simple, submerged ladder …
History of Charlecote Park
Discover the colourful stories surrounding the Lucy family, with history surrounding religion, royalty, politics, family, fortunes and decline. Charlecote house and estate Deep in the …
California Brown Pelican
Scientific Name: Pelecanus occidentalis Introduction The importance of the Channel Islands National Park for conservation of wildlife is exemplified in its relationship to the California …
Have you seen the spectacular snow leopard footage in Planet Earth III yet?
It’s no secret that the BBC Studios Natural History Unit produces extraordinary wildlife programming. Their latest endeavor, Planet Earth III, is no exception. And, as …
The curious case of the doctor and a deathbed shock: The pioneering female doctor who spent her life disguised as a man
Traditional pantomime is not the only place that a girl dresses up as the Principal Boy. On one famous occasion it happened in medicine. Dr …