This was a tough week for Sequoias. One of the most famous, the Tunnel Tree, fell … Giant Sequoias: The Oldest Globe-Trotting Trees In The WorldRead more
King-size Heist; Richard of Pudlicott Was The Dumbest Thief Of The 1300s
It was April 1303. Nobody noticed Pudlicott and his accomplices, as they skated with £100,000 (around … King-size Heist; Richard of Pudlicott Was The Dumbest Thief Of The 1300sRead more
Medieval Germany Had Their Own Disposable Cups
“The parties took place in the summer here in the courtyard. The cups were simply thrown … Medieval Germany Had Their Own Disposable CupsRead more
That Time 11 Soldiers From Norway Thwarted Hitler’s Nuke Strategy
At one point during WWII, the only thing standing between the Nazi’s and nuclear weaponry was … That Time 11 Soldiers From Norway Thwarted Hitler’s Nuke StrategyRead more
Battles That Made History: Tours
Last time, on Battles That Made History, we talked about the famous Battle of Gettysburg. Gettysburg was the … Battles That Made History: ToursRead more
Never Overrated; Meryl Streep Is The Most Impressive Living Legend In Hollywood
Meryl Streep recently swept our social media feeds via her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes, … Never Overrated; Meryl Streep Is The Most Impressive Living Legend In HollywoodRead more
Laodicea’s Sacred Agora
“Work in the agora is very important. It covers an area of 35,000 square meters. There … Laodicea’s Sacred AgoraRead more
Why Can’t We Say “Macbeth” in a Theater?
Macbeth – the famed “Scottish Play” – is one of Shakespeare’s most popular tragedies. More famous … Why Can’t We Say “Macbeth” in a Theater?Read more
Building A Wall: The Story Of The Border Between Mexico And The USA
As we press forward into the new year, we will likely hear more about the border … Building A Wall: The Story Of The Border Between Mexico And The USARead more
Charlotte Brontë: Famed Novelist and Eldest of the Brontë Sisters
Of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood, Charlotte Brontë was the oldest. Her most … Charlotte Brontë: Famed Novelist and Eldest of the Brontë SistersRead more