The Long And Fascinating History Of The President’s Resolute Desk
This post was originally published on this siteThe Resolute Desk was a peace offering gift from Queen Victoria, but that’s just the tip of the […]
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What History Got Wrong About The Hanging Gardens Of Babylon
This post was originally published on this siteWhile many saw the Hanging Gardens of Babylon as a legend, research shows that it may have actually […]
Unlocking The Mysteries Of Ulfberht Swords, The All-Powerful Viking Swords
This post was originally published on this siteSee the all-powerful Ulfberht swords and discover how their makers might have been able to build a blade […]
When Exotic Animals Were Turned Into Furniture
This post was originally published on this siteThe craze for animal furniture came from the work of Rowland Ward, who was a talented taxidermist whose […]
Where Did The Google Name Come From?
This post was originally published on this siteThe history of the Google name can be traced back to a typo, an incredibly large number, and […]
The Story Of The Landkreuzer P. 1500 — Hitler’s 1,000 Ton Super Tank
This post was originally published on this siteThe Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte would have been the largest, heaviest tank ever created. ullstein bild/Getty ImagesAdolf Hitler […]
25 Vintage And Weird Inventions That Never Took Off
This post was originally published on this siteFrom baby cages to glowing tires, these weird inventions were met with near-total apathy by the innovation-loving masses. […]
Franz Reichelt: The Man Who Died Jumping Off The Eiffel Tower [VIDEO]
This post was originally published on this site“You are going to see how my seventy-two kilos and my parachute will give your arguments the most […]
Amateur Sleuths Claim To Have Found Gold-Packed Nazi Amber Room
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1701, craftsmen from Denmark and Poland were hired by Frederick I of Prussia to create the Amber […]