Aspendos Theater: A Timeless Roman Masterpiece Near Antalya, Turkey
Aspendos Theater near Antalya, Turkey, stands as a breathtaking testament to Roman engineering and cultural endurance. Widely regarded as one of the most remarkably preserved …
The Horse Manure Problem of 1894: New York’s Urban Challenge
The horse manure crisis of 1894 stands as a striking historical footnote, reflecting the challenges of urban growth in the late 19th century. In New …
The Black Cat of Emperor Uda: A 9th-Century Japanese Diary Entry
As of 07:59 PM MDT on Monday, September 15, 2025, a remarkable glimpse into history emerges from March 11, 889 (the 6th day of the …
Can You Really Get “Addicted” to Cuddling? The Science of Love and Oxytocin
We’ve all heard stories of couples who seem inseparable, who crave each other’s presence, and who describe a profound sense of longing when apart. While …
Unveiling the Unseen: The Hidden World Beyond Our Senses
Imagine a world teeming with activity, a symphony of light and sound, but one that largely remains imperceptible to us. While our senses of sight …
While you sleep, these bugs throw a party on your face
As you fall asleep each night, you can take comfort in knowing you are never truly alone — thanks to the dozens of eight-legged mites …
This photographer alters horizons and viewpoints to create mesmerizing landscapes
Aydin Büyüktas, a photographer and digital artist from Türkiye, modified the horizons and viewpoints of different landscapes with drones and then digitally blended them together.
Hot Springs in Tuscany: Saturnia
Get to know one of Tuscany’s best kept secrets You really never know what to expect when you visit the Maremma area. So little is …
Prosthetic Leg with Hoofed Foot Discovered in Ancient Chinese Tomb
The 2,200-year-old remains of a man with a deformed knee attached to a prosthetic leg tipped with a horse hoof have been discovered in a …
Did Allied pilots really drop fake wooden bombs on fake wooden decoy airfields?
A story from the Second World War, often told and retold by fans of military history, has it that German forces built decoy fake wooden …