The fascinating story of Sumela Monastery
Located on the slopes of Altındere Valley in the Maçka district of Trabzon, the Sumela Monastery enchants visitors with its magnificent structure. So, what is …
America was supposed to be Art Deco.
America was supposed to be Art Deco. Here’s how an age of optimism sparked a golden age of design. And why it’s coming back… (thread) …
The US Army Needs Some Help Destroying 15,000 Battleship Shells
That’s a lot of explosives. The U.S. Army is looking for someone to deactivate 15,000 obsolete artillery shells. These shells, which were ammunition for the …
Yuri Gagarin: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of his reaching the Stars
From the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of South Africa: On 12 April we celebrate a very special occasion – on that …
Shrunken heads
Until 2020, the cabinet in the Pitt Rivers Museum labelled ‘Treatment of Dead Enemies’ held tsantsa, or shrunken heads, which were displayed with many other human …
Battle of Towton
The Exceptional Importance of the Battle of Towton – A Major Turning Point in English History On Palm Sunday 1461, in atrocious weather – howling …
The Hicks Family: Resilience in the Heart of Coal Country
In 1946, in the rugged hills of Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, Clabe Hicks and his family carved out a life defined by hardship, resilience, …
20 Interesting Facts About Canada You Didn’t Know
As Canadians, we know a thing or two about our country, so we thought we’d share 20 interesting facts about Canada with you. From its …
A Shot at the Future: Could a Single-Injection Birth Control Revolutionize Family Planning?
Imagine a world where effective birth control isn’t a daily pill, a monthly patch, or a quarterly shot, but a single injection that offers years …
How Did They Lift That? Uncovering the Ingenuity Behind Ancient Stone Monuments
At first glance, this may look like a simple illustration of ancient workers moving a large stone slab. But take a closer look—and you’ll discover …