Chanukah: The Shape of the Menorah
When the Maccabees returned to the Temple after having defeated the Syrian Greeks, they needed to replace numerous Temple vessels which had either been stolen, …
The Mysterious Death of Sweden’s Warrior King: Charles XII and the Shot at Fredriksten
On a cold winter night in November 1718, the walls of Fredriksten Fortress in Norway became the setting for one of the most dramatic and …
California Militia Uniform, 1864-1865
By Anthony F. Gero In early 1864, Californians glimpsed new uniforms for state militia. A report in the Sacramento Bee sets the scene: “At the …
The optimal road trip to see all the US national parks
What a better way to explore the beauty of a country than taking a road trip! At some point in your life you have probably …
Burg Eltz, famous castle in Germany
Germany is known for beautiful castles. Many have crumbled over time due to wars, weather, or neglect. But Burg Eltz still stands as a monument …
After 856 ‘Snake Bites’, Man’s Blood Could Unlock Universal Antivenom
Self-taught venom expert Tim Friede has voluntarily injected himself with snake venom 856 times across 18 years. Now, in spite of the odds, Friede’s extremely …
A worm has been revived after 46,000 years in the Siberian permafrost
Scientists have revived a worm that was frozen 46,000 years ago — at a time when woolly mammoths, sabre-toothed tigers and giant elks still roamed …
British Airways Flight 5390: The Miraculous Survival of a Captain
On June 10, 1990, British Airways Flight 5390 experienced a terrifying incident when the cockpit windshield blew out, causing the captain to be partially sucked …
Trillions of tons of underground hydrogen could power the Earth for 1,000 years
A new study suggests that Earth may possess a vast, untapped energy source — trillions of tons of hydrogen gas buried deep beneath the surface. …
The Motorcycle Cage: When Police Took “Mobile Jail” Literally
In the early decades of the 20th century, law enforcement was rapidly changing. The automobile was revolutionizing transportation, and with it came new opportunities — …