Where did the crystal balls come from?
The crystal ball is standard equipment for any modern fortune teller, but where did crystal balls come from? Looking into the orb should give the diviner […]
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At that time, Marie Curie was rejected as a member of the French Academy of Sciences because she was a woman.
Marie Skłodowska Curie, better known as Marie Curie (born: Warsaw/Poland, November 7, 1867 – death: Passy/France, July 4, 1934), was a scientist who discovered the chemical elements radium and polonium. She […]
The story behind the iconic image of an abandoned boy holding a stuffed animal in rubble, London, 1945
Below is the iconic photo of Toni Frissell in WW2, one of the most moving photos from the London Blitz. The boy in the photo […]
Fairy tales are over 6,000 years old
The Brothers Grimm are often credited with writing some of the earliest and most beloved fairy tales, but the truth is that Jacob and Wilhelm […]
Elizabeth II: stories and facts that you might not know well
Whether you’ve been following the exploits of the British royal family for years, or you’re just a huge Crown fan , you might think you know a […]
37 Military Uniforms Used by Soldiers During World War II
In times of war, armed forces and paramilitaries are required to wear their nation’s official military uniforms. While uniforms are primarily used to identify allied units, […]
Norma Jeane, age 17, before she was known as Marilyn Monroe, 1943
These rare photos reveal layers of the past that anyone can appreciate. From ancient ruins and industries to old fads and modern icons. Collected here are interesting […]
Amazing facts about Berlin
It’s an old town Berlin is currently the capital of Germany, but nobody knows for sure when it was colonized. There is evidence of some […]