Build It Bigger: Floating City
From the skyscrapers of Dubai to the amusement parks of Minnesota, Danny Forster travels the world to break down the most astounding, complex engineering feats to date.
History’s Mysteries – The True Story Of Marco Polo
Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer. He traveled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295. He traveled with his family, but also a crew. During his trip, he stayed in China for 17 years. He was one of the first and most famous Europeans to travel to Asia during … Read more
Larry Brown, The Learning Master
Larry Brown is the seventh-winningest coach in NBA history with 1,098 career victories. He has led teams to 18 playoff appearances, eight 50-win seasons, seven division titles, three conference championships, and one NBA championship. He won his title with the Detroit Pistons. Before coaching, he played collegiately at the University of North Carolina and professionally … Read more
Out of Place Artifacts: The London Hammer
The London Hammer is a name given to a hammer made of iron and wood. It was found in London, Texas, in 1936. The hammer was found by Max Hahn and his wife while they were out walking. But it wasn’t until 1983 that the hammer attracted worldwide attention. In 1983, creationist Carl Baugh bought … Read more
Engagement Ring History and Symbolism
Another name for engagement ring is a betrothal ring. Simply said, it is a ring indicating that the person wearing it is engaged to be married. The ring is presented to as an engagement gift to a partner by the prospective spouse when they propose marriage. It represents a formal agreement to future marriage. But … Read more
A Walk To Beautiful
“Ayehu, Almaz, Zewdie, Wubete Yenenesh and suffered through prolonged labor, unrelieved obstructed in a country with few hospitals and even fewer roads to reach them. Although he survived the experience of childbirth often fatal, they were left with a dead baby and feeling, as Ayehu tells us that “even death would be better than this.” Obstructed labor has left each … Read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis Solutions
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common diseases and conditions nowadays. Technically, there is no cure for the condition. It is something you have to live with till the end of your days. What are the causes of this common condition? Is it the lifestyle? The sedentary jobs? Or is it something else? Doctor … Read more
Egyptian Hittite peace treaty – One of the oldest treaties in the world
More than three thousand years ago, Ramses II, the Egyptian pharaoh, and the Emperor Hattusilis III concluded one of the oldest peace treaties in the history of the world. The peace treaty ended the Egyptian Hittite war that lasted more than 80 years. The two ancient superpowers finally ended the war with the treaty in … Read more
The Real Doctor Evil – Kim Jong Il’s North Korea
North Korea was identified as part of the axis of evil by George Bush. Taking an archive-based trip through North Korea’s recent history, we find out it’s probably a fair assessment. ‘The Real Dr Evil’ explores the rise of Kim Jong-il after his father, Kim II- sung’s, death. His father, who is referred to as … Read more
Memories of a WWII Hero: Captain Brown’s Story
Captain Eric Melrose “Winkle” Brown was a British Royal Navy officer and test pilot. He flew 487 types of aircraft, more than anyone else in history. He still holds the world record for most aircraft carrier deck take-offs and landings performed with 2,407 and 2,271 respectively. He achieved a couple of firsts in naval aviation, … Read more