Ancient “singing linden” voted Tree of the Year
A “singing” linden tree, also known as the Lukas linden, has been voted the Czech Tree of the Year 2021. The majestic tree, which is estimated …
From Liberation to Lifelong Love: The Enduring Story of Edith Steiner and John Mackay
In the shadow of one of history’s darkest chapters, a spark of hope ignited a romance that would span decades. Edith “Eci” Steiner, a young …
Unraveling the Glasgow Drill Bit: A 19th-Century Mystery in Ancient Coal
In 1852, a peculiar discovery near Glasgow, Scotland, sparked a debate that still echoes in the corners of alternative history forums: an iron tool, resembling …
Breaking the Sound Barrier… and Then Some: The Dawn of Runway-to-Hypersonic Flight
In the ever-evolving world of aerospace innovation, few milestones capture the imagination quite like the pursuit of hypersonic flight. Imagine taking off from a standard …
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 …