The 1,000-Ton Nazi Tank That Was Never Built
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 11, 2023
In the midst of the Second World War, the Nazis unveiled prototypes for an array of extraordinary weaponry, spanning colossal aircraft, adva...
The Great Yarmouth Suspension Bridge Collapse of 1845
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 9, 2023
The year was 1845 and the Cooke's Royal Circus was in town. All of Great Yarmouth was brimming with excitement. The Cooke’s Royal Circus...
Wanggongchang Explosion: A 17th Century Disaster That Nearly Destroyed Beijing
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 8, 2023
Gunpowder, a volatile and explosive substance composed of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur, has played a significant role in shaping history....
Artworks That Were Hung Upside Down
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 3, 2023
Art evoke emotions, provoke thoughts, and inspire, but it also challenges our perception because art eludes simple definition. The baffling ...
Skeleton Lovers
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 31, 2023
Embracing, the act of holding someone or something close, goes far beyond a physical gesture; it is a powerful expression of love that trans...
The Daredevil Wing Walking Pioneers
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 26, 2023
It took less than two decades from the Wright Brothers’ initial modest flight for stunt flying to become a phenomenon. It started after the ...
Leendert Hasenbosch: The Gay Soldier Who Was Marooned on a Deserted Island
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 25, 2023
In January 1726, a British East India Company ship named James and Mary landed on Ascension Island. While exploring the island, the crew st...
La Catedral: Pablo Escobar’s Personal Prison
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 19, 2023
By 1991, Pablo Escobar had undergone a remarkable journey, starting as a car thief and then evolving into a small-time trafficker and kidnap...
The Sad Tale of Ethelbert The Orca
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 18, 2023
Orcas or killer whales have an enormous range, inhabiting all of the world's oceans. In the northeast Atlantic, they appear in abundance...
The Wolf of Ansbach
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 13, 2023
Like most wild animals, wolves predominantly inhabit remote areas, maintaining a natural inclination and capability to steer clear of human ...
