trojan bridge
East of the Iron Gate rapids, near the present-day cities of Drobeta-Turnu Severin in Romania and Kladovo in Serbia, once stood an arch bridge. It …
Facts
The strangest duel in history was fought in the Blimps
They say that every action is born out of either love or hate. Imagine what a creative catastrophe there would be if one man was …
Chinchorro Mummies: The World’s Oldest
When we say mummies, we think of ancient Egypt. Indeed, Egypt has some of the most famous mummies in the world, such as those of …
Fidel Castro and his miraculous bovines
For all their love of dairy, Cubans have always been hungry for milk. In a turbulent history of necessity, invention and repeated shortages, no scientist …
Mysterious Pillar in the Center of the Circular City of Goro
In the year 330 BC, Alexander the Great advanced through Persian territory, conquering its cities and territories, capturing Persepolis. A little further south of the …
Mehrangarh Fort: Of Brick, Mortar And Death
In the Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, murals provide insight into the demonic past of Hindu traditions. Its inscribed walls and reverberating paradise keep telling …
The Great Comet of 1861
The 19th century was a great time for sky watchers. Eight Great Comets appeared from Earth between 1811 and 1882, dazzling scientists and laymen, and …
Staglieno Cemetery: Where Death Is Beautiful
Staglieno’s cemetery represents more than the dead. It represents a confluence of movements that advance the cause of life. The Cimitero Monumental di Stagliano—as it …
liveden new build
Liveden New Beald is an unfinished Elizabethan summer house located in the parish of Aldwinkle in North Northamptonshire, England. The National Trust, which currently owns …
Historic figures who suffered comically horrific deaths
Death can come in many forms. For many people it is usually mundane such as passing away due to old age or due to some …