History recalls how meteorites have wreaked havoc with humans. More recently in 2013, a house-sized meteorite exploded over the town of Chelyabinsk, Russia, in which 1,200 people were injured by falling debris. On Jan. 30, 1868, near the town of Pultusk, Poland, a meteorite exploded causing a rain of overRead More →
Are the falsehoods allowed to remain because it would be too hard to rewrite history? There seems to be enough scientific and geological evidence that this may very well be the case. The Great Sphinx, which we all know now, is not what it was at one point. That pointRead More →
The day before Christmas Eve of 1790, a man named Jean Francois Champollion entered the world through the town of Figeac in France. Jean Francois was always a curious and intelligent child, teaching himself a slew of languages from Hebrew and Arabic to even Chinese before the age of 10.Read More →
Napoleon Bonaparte ruled France for 11 years, starting in 1801. An incredibly successful military man, he initially rose to power via a military coup in 1799 before declaring himself the first Emperor of France in 1801. The French governing system that took power after the revolution which took down theRead More →
The tragedy of the Titanic has become the most famous maritime disaster in history. Though not the deadliest, it is still one of the most prominent. The Titanic tragically sank after hitting an iceberg that tore through the ships hull, but other more mysterious stories came to light after theRead More →
Undeniably, Michael Faraday was one of the most influential scientists of his era. Specializing in the field of electrochemistry and electromagnetism, Faraday made numerous contributions to society through his discoveries. Were it not for Faraday, the laws of electrolysis would still be a mystery. Other than his scientific contributions, MichaelRead More →
In 1584 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. The plan was to establish a colony in the new world, but soon after arrival, the hardships began to set in, and would become too much for the settlers. Strong weather battered the settlement, a lack of resources became worrisome,Read More →
On January 4th 1838, Charles Dickens went to the University College Hospital in Gower Street, with his friend and artist, George Cruikshank. When they arrived, they witnessed Professor John Elliotson mesmerizing the then 17-year-old Elizabeth Okey. Professor John Elliotson was renowned for his medical knowledge, but also his daring attitudeRead More →
In 2010, a piece of footage from a security camera gained fame on the internet, which had apparently been captured by a resident of Fresno, California, back in the 1990’s. The footage seemed to show a mysterious being walking across a lawn in the middle of the night. This beingRead More →
The life of Sarah Winchester is one surrounded by myth and intrigue. Though she is remembered as a prominent historical figure, she is most remembered for the Winchester Mansion, which has made headlines since is original construction. Her life remains one of tragedy, guilt and myth. Here is the storyRead More →