On August 4, one of the biggest explosions in history hit Beirut. The explosion devastated the city beloved for its cosmopolitanism. Official numbers are more than 135 deaths in the aftermath of the blast and thousands injured. A large fire at the port of Beirut preceded the explosion. In videos posted on social media, we … Read more
Christianity is the most popular and widely spread religion in the world. The religion is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, who is the focal point of the Christian faith. In Christianity, Jesus is often referred as the Messiah, and most Christians believe he is the Son of God, and that his … Read more
Over the last 400 years, the ‘aswang’ has come to represent everything that is ‘vile, disgusting and evil in Philippine society’. It has become the most controversial, and popular, creature in Philippine Mythology and is the main subject in hundreds of movies, television programs, comics, and books. The aswang can appear in many forms- a … Read more
IN 2013, THE CURRENTLY ARCHITECT, JORDI FAULI, SAID THAT 65% OF THE MONUMENTAL BUILDING ARE FINISHED. HIS PROGNOSIS WAS THAT THE SAGRADA FAMILIA WILL BE FINISHED IN 2026. PROVIDED THAT THE BUILDING IS INDEED DONE IN 2026, THE YEAR WILL MARK 144 YEARS AFTER THE BUILDING STARTED La Sagrada Familia is the home of the … Read more
The earliest invention for vertical flight that we know comes from China. It is known that since 400 years BC, children in China played with bamboo flying toys. Children attached a stick to a rotor, and spun it by rolling it. The spinning of the stick creates a lift and then the toy helicopter flies … Read more
Little Foot is the nickname we gave to a nearly complete Australopithecus fossil skeleton found between 1994 and 1998 in the cave system of Sterkfontein, South Africa. The nickname was given in 1995. Recovery of the bones proved extremely difficult, as they were completely embedded in concrete-like rock. That is why the recovery and excavation … 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
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