Life is not the same as it was centuries ago. Today, we have smartphones, GPS guidance, satellite imagery and what not. We are living in the future and technology is developing day by day. Our ancestors did not have these luxuries but still managed to …
Tag Archives: History
November, 2018
-
3 November
10 Weird and Unusual Monuments From Around the World
Landmarks or monuments are considered the pride of a country or culture. They are not only part of history, but are also reminders of what our ancestors had to endure. Some of the most famous monuments include The Statue of Liberty, Great Wall of China …
August, 2018
-
21 August
10 Amazing Archaeological Findings That Were Purely Accidental
For some, archaeology may sound extremely boring. Constant digging through sand and rocks to discover bits and pieces. But if you are someone like me, history is a thrilling subject. Archaeologists dedicate their lives to discover extraordinary things that give us an insight into how …
-
1 August
10 of the Most Influential Photographs That Changed Our World
Since the invention of the first camera, mankind has had the ability to record moments to last forever. These photographs are not just random images. They captured the world’s attention and changed history in ways we can still feel today. Millions of images are taken everyday …
October, 2017
-
25 October
20 Eerie And Captivating Photos Of The Titanic That We Promise You’ve Never Seen Before
The unsinkable ship sank more than 100 years ago, but it’s a tragedy that people still talk about to this day. During her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, the Titanic made its fatal descent into the depths of the North Atlantic after colliding with an …
August, 2017
-
9 August
10 Flights In The History Of Aviation That Mysteriously Vanished Without A Trace
Air travel is the quickest way to reach a destination. The Bureau of Transportation reports that there are a total of 631,939,829 passengers boarding domestic flights in the United States alone every year; which averages to 1.73 million passengers flying per day. Every now and …
May, 2017
-
10 May
10 Extinct Animals That Are Lost To Humanity But Are Preserved In Photographs
We consider extinction to be a silent process that took place somewhere in the dark ages. The dinosaurs aren’t the only ones that were prone to extinction. Humanity has been the reason for the total elimination of many creatures, while some were taken back by …
-
2 May
These Clever Life Hacks May Be 110 Years Old But They Are Surprisingly Useful Today
Since technology has become more reliable and efficient, people have forgotten tips and tricks from the past. Sometimes, a solution to a problem might not be the latest innovation. Our ancestors followed certain tricks that helped them with their daily lives. Thanks to the New York …
February, 2017
-
24 February
10 of the Most Peculiar Cases of Mass Hysteria Ever Recorded in History
Mass hysteria is a phenomenon that can transmit rapidly throughout a population. Whether it’s real or imaginary, there are always people who fall for it. History has shown several cases of mass hysteria as a result of collective delusion. Even though some of them were harmless, some left …
January, 2017
-
5 January
12 Interesting Factoids About U.S. Trips to The Moon That You Have Never Heard
The Apollo program or project Apollo was the third U.S. spaceflight program conducted by NASA. Astronauts Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins left Earth in Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969. Four days later, man took his first steps on the moon. The astronauts …