Thomas B. 
Who were the Moors and what did they do? Well, the simplest explanation is they were Muslims who invaded Spain and part of France in 711 AD. That was during the early days of Islam. But not only did they invade Spain and occupied it for a few centuries, they completely changed Europe. The Moors … Read more
There have conspiracy theories about what is thought to be a budget financing secret military operations since 2007, when the US Government first started releasing documents of the money spent by the intelligence agencies. However, since the government released just the raw numbers and the sum amount, never the details, the conspiracies started growing. The … Read more
One of the biggest inventions in science happened by accident. Yes, we are referring to Isaac Newton and his gravity theory. The “apple incident” has become a cult nowadays, but nobody can say for sure if it happened like the history books tell the story, or not. Be as it is, it is just a … Read more
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