Uraniborg: An Observatory Without a Telescope
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 22, 2023
Before the invention of the telescope, astronomers relied on a variety of tools and techniques to observe and study the celestial objects an...
That Time When Hartlepool Hanged a Monkey
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 17, 2023
On the coast of northeast England, lies the town of Hartlepool, and from this large town in County Durham comes a humorous legend about a mo...
The Perfect Crime: The Murchison Murders
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 16, 2023
Arthur Upfield is one Australia's most underrated writers. His literary contributions often remain overshadowed by the brilliance of his...
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 ...
Pidakala War: The Cow Dung Fight
Kaushik Patowary
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
Kaushik Patowary
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...
The Tragedy of Ignaz Semmelweis: The Doctor Who Pioneered Hand-Washing
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 10, 2023
Nearly 150 years have passed since the groundbreaking contributions of Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch helped lay the foundation of the germ t...
Cows Who Gained Fame by Escaping From Slaughterhouses
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 6, 2023
Stories of animals successfully escaping slaughterhouses can inspire hope and serve as a catalyst for change. Slaughterhouses have long been...
Penelope, The Platypus Who Faked a Pregnancy And Fooled The Zoo
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 5, 2023
In 1947, there were only two platypuses in America—Penelope and Cecil. They were brought to New York’s Bronx Zoo all the way from Australia ...
Fisher’s Ghost: How a Ghost Helped Solve His Own Murder
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 3, 2023
Ghost stories have fascinated and captivated people throughout history and across cultures. Despite the passage of time and advancements in ...
Cold Water Geysers
Kaushik Patowary
Jun 28, 2023
A typical geyser expels hot water and steam when an underground spring comes in contact with hot rocks heated by magma, causing the water to...
