The Stonewall Riots happened more than 50 years ago. On one particular night, June 28th, 1969, the Stonewall Inn became a symbol of resistance, and started the LGBT movement. In the 1950s and the 1960s, movement for gay rights and gay activism was in the low stages. But thanks to the Stonewall Riots, the gay … Read more
Devil’s Island, one of the most infamous prisons in the world is located in the Salvation’s Islands of French Guiana. The penal colony of Cayenne was opened in 1852, and operated for little more than 100 years. The prison was closed in 1953. Receiving convicts from all parts of the Second French Empire, it was … Read more
“To discover, interpret, and disseminate—through scientific research and education—knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe.” That is the mission of the American Museum of Natural History. The museum contains the largest collection of dinosaur fossils, and is arguably considered the “home for dinosaur halls”. The museum is located in the Upper West … Read more
Located between the Hudson River and Lake Erie, the canal is something President Thomas Jefferson once called, “little short of madness”. Canal locks of the day, when the Erie canal was built in 1800, could raise or lower boats about 12 feet. That means at least 50 locks would be required to build a canal … Read more
When you hear the name Dracula, you are probably inclined to think of a Hollywood fairytale with blood sucking vampires. You also think of the fictitious Count Dracula. There were many movies portraying Count Dracula. Some of them were funny and comical, like the one with Leslie Nielsen portraying the vampire. Some of them were … Read more
When you think of Peru and tourist attractions, Machu Picchu is the first thing that comes to mind. However, some 100 plus years ago, Kuelap was discovered, and it has evolved into the second most popular attraction in the country. Kuelap might not have the secrets and mysteries of Machu Picchu, but it is still … Read more
The documentary does an excellent job of presenting Mr. Gore and his convictions in a plain and unadorned manner. You get the feeling Al Gore is speaking directly to you. While some may question his conclusions based on the available scientific facts, the documentary accurately portrays his passion on the topic of global warming. Mr. … Read more
An individual such as Hitler, with his magnitude and power is always bound to conspiracy theories and myths. However, when it comes to the Fuhrer, the number of theories exceeds the normal amount. There are many, if not hundreds of theories linked with Hitler, his death, his life and the mythical figure he was. Here … Read more
When it comes to Afghanistan, people often think about war, destruction, killings, and similar topics. But the beautiful country is much more than the Taliban. The desperately poor country has been engaged in a brutal civil war that looks like has lasted for ages. And the security situation remains extremely volatile. With that in mind, … Read more
Japan had the idea of sacrificing The Yamato by placing it to act as an unsinkable gun emplacement. But that turn out as they wanted. Yamato was the lead ship of the battleships class built for the Imperial Japanese Navy before World War II. Yamato and her sister ship, Musashi were the heaviest and most … Read more