Wanggongchang Explosion: A 17th Century Disaster That Nearly Destroyed Beijing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jul 13, 2023

Like most wild animals, wolves predominantly inhabit remote areas, maintaining a natural inclination and capability to steer clear of human ...

Pidakala War: The Cow Dung Fight

Jul 12, 2023

The Hindu new year or Baisakhi is celebrated throughout India in mid-April. The celebrations vary across states and from culture to culture,...

The 72 Seasons of Japan

Jul 11, 2023

We are all familiar with the four seasons of the year—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—based on the changes in weather, ecology, and the n...