It was 1927. Peruvian Archaeologist Torbio Meija Xesspe was hiking in the foothills of the Peruvian … Unsolved Archaeology: The Nazca LinesRead more
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The 5 Major Causes Of The Dark Ages
Europe’s Dark Ages have captivated people for centuries. There’s been whole history textbooks written about them. … The 5 Major Causes Of The Dark AgesRead more
The Magnificent Story of London’s Big Ben
The Palace of Westminster was burned down on the night of October 16th, 1834. Only a … The Magnificent Story of London’s Big BenRead more
Jack Kerouac: The Voice of a Generation
Known for his influential work during the beat generation Jack Kerouac is considered one the greats … Jack Kerouac: The Voice of a GenerationRead more
Anonymous In Life, Famous In Death: The Amazing Images Of Vivian Maier
In a dark and damp storage unit in New York City, boxes of undeveloped images sat … Anonymous In Life, Famous In Death: The Amazing Images Of Vivian MaierRead more
History’s Nutcases: The Zhengde Emperor
Last time, in History’s Nutcases, we covered Caligula. This time in the series, we’re taking a look … History’s Nutcases: The Zhengde EmperorRead more
The History of Vaccines and Immunizations (part 4/4)
This is the fourth of a four part series on the history of vaccines. Vaccines have now … The History of Vaccines and Immunizations (part 4/4)Read more
Ernest Hemingway: The Man Behind the Legend Part 2
Yesterday we left off with Hemingway marrying his third wife Martha Gellhorn on November 20th, 1940. … Ernest Hemingway: The Man Behind the Legend Part 2Read more
Remembering the Titanic
On April 14th, 1912 at 11:40 p.m. the Titanic hit an iceberg that marked the beginning … Remembering the TitanicRead more
The History of Film (Part 3)
Film and the First World War In 1905 the first successful Nickelodeon was opened in Pittsburgh, … The History of Film (Part 3)Read more