The Day a General Led from the Front: Theodore Roosevelt Jr. on D-Day
Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt Jr., son of President Theodore Roosevelt, was a highly decorated World War I veteran with a lifelong dedication to military service. …
From Punch Cards to Petabytes: A Look Back at Data Storage in 1966
It’s easy to take for granted the incredible density and speed of data storage we have today. A tiny USB stick can hold terabytes of …
Gustav Klimt’s Early Masterpiece: A 1879 Portrait at Age 17
The portrait is indeed Gustav Klimt’s early charcoal and black chalk drawing, “Mädchenportrait (Portrait of a Girl),” created in 1879 when he was 17 years …
A BIG BABY WITH A BIG PROBLEM
At the water hole, a herd of elephants gathered for a drink. A tiny baby elephant attempted to join them, but was repeatedly pushed away. …
The resilient Himalayan blue poppy
Tenzin Metok, the person behind the Medicine Buddha app, tells us all about the Himalayan blue poppy. In 1913, on the banks of the swirling …
Photographer tells story behind iconic photo of Prince Philip and Queen
The photographer behind the iconic photo of the Queen and Philip explains what caused the rare moment of public fondness. As Britain mourns the passing …
The Battle of Rogers’ Rock: A Snowbound Triumph on January 21, 1757
The Battle of Rogers’ Rock, fought on January 21, 1757, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of colonial irregular forces in the …
The Caterpillar March: A Deceptive Survival Strategy
The phenomenon of caterpillars forming a long, snake-like procession is a remarkable display of nature’s ingenuity, often mistaken for a serpent at first glance. This …
The Roman Aqueduct of Segovia: A Masterpiece of Trajan’s Era
The Roman Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain, stands as one of the most impressive and well-preserved engineering feats of the Roman Empire, constructed during the reign …
Harvey Wallbanger: The Unconventional Racing Buffalo’s Historic Debut at Golden Gate Fields
The legacy of Harvey Wallbanger, a racing buffalo of remarkable distinction, continues to intrigue and inspire. On March 4, 1989, this extraordinary animal made his …