China’s J20 made its first flyby in November 2016. The plane was introduced years before. But it wasn’t up until November 2018 that the world finally saw what this swift, stealthy, and armed with long-range missiles fighter jet can do. The design is very similar to the one of US fighter jets, which just adds … Read more
The Habsburg family ruled Austria for more than 650 years. They started as dukes protecting the border of Germany, and ended up as the emperors of Austria and the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. They were one of the greatest royal dynasties in Europe. Over the centuries, their branches ruled countries like Germany, … Read more
Paris has so many monumental buildings, it is hard to pinpoint one that is signature for the city. Some will say the Eiffel Tower, some will say Champs-Elysees, some will say Louvre museum. The best thing to do is visit all of them. Now, if you’ve ever been to Paris, you’ve probably had the luxury … Read more
More than 50 years ago, a war broke out between Israel and its neighbors. The conflict lasted for only six days. But the effect of the conflict lasts to the present day. The Six Day War lasted from June 5, 1967, up until June 10, 1967. But things started cooking earlier than that. At the … Read more
Attila was the ruler of the Huns. He took the empire to unprecedented heights, conquering huge parts of Europe, but also parts of Asia, and Russia. The Huns were nomads who lived in Europe and Asia from the first to the seventh century AD. They developed a reputation for being fierce warriors, but Attila was … Read more
The Sistine Chapel is a landmark in Rome that is worth visiting. It is a sight to behold. More than 25,000 people per day, or five million people per year visit the Chapel. Beyond the pictures you see, the Sistine Chapel is fascinating in a way it holds so many secrets and mysteries. Entry to … Read more
The original name of this award is Right Livelihood Award. The international award honors and supports those offering practical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges we face. Established in 1980 by German-Swedish philanthropist Jakob von Uexkull, the award is famously known as Alternative Nobel. It is presented annually in early December. The winners … Read more
Contrary to popular belief, reindeer are real, and they exist in the real world. They are not just fiction from children’s books and stories about Santa Claus. Rudolph, Santa’s reindeer is the most famous one. But beyond their sled-pulling capabilities, what else you know about reindeer? Did you know they are the only mammal that … Read more
When you watch Lalibela from a distance, the only sign there is something there is the stream of people flowing in and out of crevices. There is absolutely no sign of underground temples. Visits to Lalibela are timed for the moments when the congregations ebb, using the intermissions in daily services to negotiate the canyons. … Read more
The so-called comfort women of World War II are a dark and sometimes overlooked footnote in history. Everything began in 1932, when Japanese military began recruiting women for work in the newly established comfort stations. Most of the women were Korean. They were promised jobs, but what they found out was that these stations were … Read more