The Heart of Damascus: Samir and Muhammad’s Bond in 1899
Captured in a poignant 1899 photograph from Damascus, the story of Samir and Muhammad is a testament to human connection transcending physical limitations and societal …
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Black Seadevil Sighting Near Tenerife: A Glimpse into the Abyss
On January 26, 2025, a rare and chilling encounter unfolded off the coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, when marine biologists from the NGO …
Jadeite Cabbage with Insects: A Qing Dynasty Masterpiece
The Jadeite Cabbage with Insects, a stunning work of art from China’s Qing Dynasty, is a piece of jadeite meticulously carved to resemble a head …
The Spearhead in Bone: A Brutal Relic of the Roman-Gaelic Wars
Unearthed from the battlegrounds of the Roman-Gaelic Wars (circa 1st–3rd centuries AD), a spearhead lodged in human bone stands as a chilling testament to ancient …
Dmitry Baltermants’ 1958 Photograph: Babies Napping in Moscow’s Frost
In 1958, Soviet photographer Dmitry Baltermants captured a striking image at Nursery No. 155 in Moscow’s Dzerzhinsky district, showing rows of babies napping outdoors in …
Heard Island and McDonald Islands: Earth’s Pristine Volcanic Outposts
Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI), located 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) southwest of mainland Australia in the Southern Ocean, are among the most isolated landmasses …
Ducie Island
Ducie Island is an uninhabited atoll that is comprised of four smaller islets in the South Pacific Ocean, and it is part of the last …
In Poznan, Poland, eight clams get to decide if people in the city get water or not
Clean drinking water, like democracy, is one of those things you tend to take for granted until it runs out or becomes polluted. But just …
The Bronze Head of Medusa: A Mythic Guardian from Hadrian’s Villa
Discovered at Hadrian’s Villa near Tivoli, Italy, the Bronze Head of Medusa, dating to the 2nd century AD, is a striking Roman artifact that channels …
Irfan Habib: A Titan of Medieval Indian History
Padma Bhushan Professor Irfan Habib, born on August 10, 1931, in Vadodara, Gujarat, is a towering figure in the study of medieval Indian history, renowned …