Many consider the Himba people the most beautiful African tribe. Traditionally, both men and women walk around naked. They do not take bath, but they make aromatic baths with herbs. The indigenous people have a population of 50,000, living in northern Namibia. They are the last semi-nomadic people of Namibia. And why are they red? … Read more
The legend is that three trains from the Nazi German era were buried underground in January 1945 in an effort to preserve money and funds for future Nazi involvement in the world’s geopolitics. The Nazi knew they were losing the war, so they made sure that their wealth is well hidden. According to the legend, … Read more
We all know Excalibur, that is the mythical sword of King Arthur, sometimes attributed with magical powers. The sword is also associated with the rightful sovereignty of Great Britain, as in whoever wields the sword, is the rightful ruler of Great Britain. Excalibur is also mentioned in legends, like the one about the Sword in … Read more
Nowadays, Auschwitz is synonymous with the Holocaust. The camp has become the symbol of the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime during World War II. One quick fact: More people died in Auschwitz alone, than the British and American losses during World War II combined. The camp has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and … Read more
We’ve all grown up hearing stories and reading about Vasco da Gama. Despite not discovering any new land, or any new path, he is one of the most famous explorers. He is widely considered to be among the first explorers, and the most famous and important Portuguese explorers. He is the first European to set … Read more
Al Capone is widely regarded one of the most notorious criminals in the history of the United States. But when he was imprisoned, he served rather short sentence in Alcatraz, the most notorious prison in America. Capone served just four and a half years there. The reason? He was suffering from long-term exposure to syphilis, … Read more
A magician never tells. That is the premise we hear at all magician shows. The more mysterious a trick is, the more fun and appealing it is to the public. David Copperfield is the best in the business, holding 11 Guinness World Records for magic tricks. He became a magician at the young age of … Read more
Can you imagine paying $89,000 for a tiny insect? Well, that is the price of the stag beetle, a rather unique and very rare insect. This tiny insect is the most rare and strange species in the world. Unlike other insects, the stag beetle has red blood mandibles and protruding antlers hanging on the back … Read more
Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military genius of the ancient world, and with a good reason. He managed to conquer almost half of the ancient world, as his kingdom spread to India, Egypt, Iran and Pakistan. He spent 13 years trying to unite the Eastern and the Western World through military force, but also … Read more
In Hindu tradition, the Supreme Truth, or the Brahman, is beyond imagination. Modern day devotees present Hinduism in size and height to the world in a visual form. It is only logical that modern day Hindu symbols tend to be bigger, taller, and greater than older symbols. Like in every other religion and movement, Hindu … Read more