For many people, sharks invoke a sense of fear and an image of straight out of a scene from Jaws. But while sharks may look scary, we are causing more harm to them than they will ever do to us. And it is all because of the shark fin trade. Recently, the United Kingdom became … Read more
June is a very important month in history. In June 1944, the Allied Forces began their attack on Normandy, essentially changing the outcome of the war. But while the Battle of Normandy had massive effect on the war in Europe, Battle of Okinawa served in the same way in the battle for the Pacific. Codenamed … Read more
It is almost impossible to calculate how much Pablo Escobar made or how much was his net worth. Some estimates are up to $30 billion, while others say he was even richer. Nevertheless, the King of Cocaine was one of the richest people in the world at one point. And while his business was illegal, … Read more
WHO IS THE MOST FAMOUS CHARACTER IN ART? The Painting The Mona Lisa or known in Italian as La Gioconda is a painting that portrays a woman from the waist up. It was painted by the Italian artist, inventor, architect, mathematician, writer and cartographer Leonardo Da Vinci. This particular work of art has been characterized … Read more
There is a mansion in San Jose, California unlike any other. Steeped in mystery, the once 8 room house, over 38 years, was transformed into a sprawling mansion that meanders across 6 acres, with 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 47 stair ways, 13 bathrooms and 6 kitchens. From the outside you could mistake this … Read more
Martin Luther King Jr. is the synonym for civil rights. The American Baptist minister was known for preaching nonviolent civil disobedience. He preached that philosophy in a way to improve the civil rights in the United States of America. But his preaching touched the entire world, not just the United States of America. He was … Read more
The Hopi people live primarily in Arizona as a sovereign nation. They follow their own laws under their Hopi Constitution. Following the matrilineal way of life, they earn their family names and trace their lineage through their mother’s side. The Hopi Society is one of the few in the world ruled by women. After the … Read more
Study your history, and you won’t repeat mistakes. Whether you know it or not, we use Latin phrases on a daily basis. Even if you do not use them, the origin and meaning of Latin phrases can help you learn a lot. Not just about people in general, or about history, but present you with … Read more
The Overtoun Bridge in Scotland is one of the most mysterious places on the face of the Earth. Its mystery is linked with dogs, or their behavior. The Bridge was completed in 1895, and since then has been the source of dog’s demise. The Bridge is a category B structure. There is no clear number … Read more
Two sides, one for men, and another for women. That is how the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem is divided. However, even though it is separated to male and female part, everyone is equal in front of the wall. People come there to pray, search for salvation, confess their sins, look for regret, and more, no … Read more