What Do You Really Know About King Leonidas and His 300 Spartan Warriors?
You’ve seen him portrayed by Gerard Butler in the epic film “300”, but have you ever given much thought to the real character of Leonidas, King of Sparta? A large..
History Today
These Forensic Experts Have Brought These Historical Figures Back To Life
It’s been a real pain recreating faces on historical figures. Unfortunately, Nefertiti didn’t walk around taking..
These Acts of Goodwill Shaped History
Far too often, researchers and experts look at our past through the lens of war and politics. While these events have without..
The Origin of Dog Training
From cruelty to kindness — how our approach to dog training has become more enlightened. Dog training used to be cruel, a..
The American Civil Liberties Union
Established in 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union, or ACLU, a non-profit legal organization, aims to defend the constitutional..
Painful Beauty Gadgets That Thankfully Never Made it
Ironically, These Beauty Devices Were Designed to Torture People Chances are you’re not a supermodel (because nobody’s..
Bus Driver Saved a Toddler Strolling in the Cold
A female bus driver went above and beyond her duty when she stopped driving to save an unexpected passenger: a barefoot toddler...
Apple Withdrew Facebook’s Developer Credentials Over An App That Mined Teenagers’ Device Data
Operating under the entirely Orwellian title “Facebook Research,” the app that got Apple up in arms paid users as young as..
World
Here’s Why We Should Never Forget Katharine McCormick’s Special Role in the Birth Control Movement
Philanthropist Katharine Dexter McCormick played a highly significant role in a pioneering research about birth control pill..
Scuba Divers Should Follow These Top Artists
There is a growing number of artists that specialize in underwater work. From sculptures to paintings, the depth itself in..
Uncovered: Lactating Spiders Feed Milk to Their Young
Spiders may not be mammals but scientist have discovered something new and exciting about these species—spider milk exists...
Yet Another Canadian Diplomat in Cuba Caught the “Mystery Illness”
In an official statement, the Canadian government confirmed the case and made known that their diplomatic staff in Cuba would..
The Long & Flavorful History of Restaurants
Though it may seem like people have been eating outside of their homes since the beginning of time, restaurants (like everything..
Surpising Facts About Queen Elizabeth I
Known as the “virgin queen”, Elizabeth I has been hailed as one of the most powerful monarchs in British history. ..
Modernism and Post-Modernism in the Arts
The phase of modernism in the arts points back to the idealistic search for the truth, the rejection of the old traditions..