Visualized: The 4 Billion Year Path of Human Evolution
The 4 Billion Year Path of Human Evolution The story of human evolution is a fascinating one, stretching back in an unbroken chain over millions …
Alice Herz–Sommer and the power of music
Alice Herz-Sommer’s story is one of incredible resilience, strength, and the transformative power of music. Born in Prague in 1903, she was a talented classical …
A fairytale world of hundreds of years old forest huts dug into the ground
Tiny living space. In the forests of Småland in southern Sweden, you can find small, unique cabins. These half-earthed huts can even be rented as …
The Walhalla: Bavaria’s Neoclassical Tribute to Glory
Nestled on a hillside overlooking the serene Danube River near Regensburg, Germany, the Walhalla stands as a striking monument to both ambition and artistry. Commissioned …
Timeless Charm: The 130-Year-Old Victorian House at 118 Lincoln Street, Holyoke, Massachusetts
In the fast-paced world of modern development, where old structures often give way to new constructions, it’s rare to find a piece of history that …
The Mysteries of the Emerald Tablet
The Emerald Tablet, a legendary artifact said to be crafted from shimmering emerald or green stone, stands as one of history’s most enigmatic relics. Revered …
National Geographic Award Winner
Which photo won grand prize in the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Contest? Photographers submitted images of scenes from around the world, from sardine …
What Really Turned the Sahara Desert From a Green Oasis Into a Wasteland?
The Green Sahara: Was there a Lost Paradise under the Great Desert? Could the Sahara have once been green? Could the world’s largest hot desert …
Freddie Oversteegen was only 14 when she joined the Dutch resistance during World War II
Freddie Oversteegen was only 14 when she joined the Dutch resistance during World War II, and only a couple of years older when she became …
This Man Survived the Titanic and Then Saved Nearly 130 Lives at Dunkirk
Charles Lightoller signed up for a career at sea. He started working at the age of 13, eventually becoming an officer with the White Star …