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When “Mona Lisa” Was Stolen In 1911 And The Police Questioned Picasso
The Mona Lisa, or La Gioconda , is arguably “the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most...
Mensur: The Historic German Sword-Fighting Ritual of Honour and Identity
Mensur, Germany’s ritualised form of academic fencing, left more than just memories. Student fraternities fought duels with sharp blades, earning scars of honour that became symbols of courage, discipline, and identity across generations.
How You Could Buy Perfume In 1925 -L’Orange Variée" by Les Parfums de Marcy
This is a gorgeous example of French presentation from the 1920s, the fragrance "L’Orange Variée" by Les Parfums de Marcy is presented in...
The Victorian Photographic Society That Tried To Preserve ‘Old London’
The Society for Photographing the Relics of Old London, led by Alfred Marks, focused on places that gave off a certain view of the city....
Matelotage - Same Sex Civil Unions During the Golden Age of Piracy
Pirates weren’t only after gold. During the Golden Age of Piracy, many entered matelotage — partnerships that blended love, loyalty, and inheritance. Discover the fascinating history of pirate unions and how they challenged life ashore.
Remembering Rabindranath Tagore on Baishe Srabon: "And Because I Love This Life, I Know I Shall Love Death As Well"
Every year on Baishe Srabon , the 22nd day of the Bengali month of Shravan, people across Bengal pause to remember a man whose words...
Back In Black Before The Storm: How Brian Johnson Went From Fixing Cars In Gateshead To Fronting AC/DC
From a car repair shop in Gateshead to Compass Point in Nassau and a studio bell recorded after a pigeon problem this is the real story of how Brian Johnson joined AC DC and helped craft Back In Black the album that changed rock forever.
The Rajah from Tipperary (the tale of how an Irish farmer ended up ruling his own kingdom in India)
There have been many great 'adventurers'. People who have through force of will or luck or the ability to bullshit really REALLY well,...
The 1908 London Olympics, When Runners Drank Champagne as an Energy Drink
On June 24, 1908, history was made with the London Olympic Marathon, held amidst scorching heat on a newly resurfaced, unforgivingly hard...
Remembering Zitkála-Šá: Champion of Native American Rights and Culture
Zitkála-Šá, born on February 22, 1876, emerged into the world on the Yankton Indian Reservation. Her upbringing unfolded amidst the...
The Story of Ignaz Semmelweis, The Physician and Scientist That Was Ridiculed For Washing His Hands.
Ignaz Semmelweis, the Hungarian doctor who discovered handwashing prevented childbed fever, saved countless lives but was ridiculed in his lifetime.
Last Survivor of Transatlantic Slave Trade – The Life of Matilda McCrear
Matilda McCrear's story has emerged from a shadowy chapter of history thanks to the efforts of Dr. Hannah Durkin from Newcastle...
The Man Who Would Be King: Carl Petterson's Journey to Tabar Island And Its Throne
Shipwrecked in Papua New Guinea, Swedish sailor Carl Emil Pettersson didn’t just survive — he married a princess, became king of Tabar Island, and lived a life of love, loss, and adventure. His true story is stranger than fiction. Read more at utterlyinteresting.com
Bessie Coleman the first African American, and the first Native American woman pilot
In the relatively short time humans have been flying, the illustrious name of Bessie Coleman looms large, her legacy a testament to...
Albert Göring's Efforts to Save Jews During the Holocaust While His Maniac Brother Was Doing The Opposite.
If one of your siblings were to align themselves with a deadly political force, it could lead to a profound rift within your family. A striking example of this occurred within the Göring family during the first half of the 1900s. Two brothers, Albert and Hermann Göring, found themselves on opposing sides of World War II. While Hermann proudly embraced membership in the Nazi Party, Albert opted for an entirely different path. Throughout the years of war, a poignant conflict em
The Occupation of Alcatraz by Native Americans (1969-1971): A Turning Point in Indigenous Activism
The occupation of Alcatraz Island by Native American activists from 1969 to 1971 marked a significant turning point in the modern...
In 1908, Racers Attempted To Drive From New York to Paris In The Dead Of Winter. It Got Complicated.
In the annals of automotive history, the 1908 New York to Paris car race stands as a testament to human ingenuity, endurance, and a bit...
Jólabókaflóðið, Iceland's Brilliant Christmas Book Flood Tradition
When the festive season descends upon Iceland, the nation transforms into a booklover’s paradise. Unlike the frenzied last-minute...
Picasso’s Guernica: The Painting That Spoke Louder Than Bombs
Most people know Pablo Picasso as the man who turned art inside out, the father of Cubism, the creator of wild, angular portraits, and...
C.P. Ellis and Ann Atwater: A Story of Transformation and Unlikely Partnership
In the early 1970s, Durham, North Carolina, was a city deeply divided by race. Although the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954...
The Sprinter Who Came Back From the Dead: Betty Robinson’s Olympic Story
On a freezing Chicago afternoon in 1928, a sixteen-year-old girl sprinted flat out towards an elevated train platform, her coat flapping...
Bertrand Russell’s Delicious Response To British Fascist Oswald Mosley
In the strange interwar theatre of British politics, few figures stood further apart in temperament and ideology than Bertrand Russell...
Here’s How Much Each Artist Earned From Playing Woodstock
Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Held from August 15 to 18, 1969, in Bethel, New York, Woodstock was more than just a music festival; it was...
The Habsburg Jaw: The Cost of Keeping Power in the Family
Centuries of intermarriage shaped the faces and fate of the Spanish Habsburgs. From the iconic Habsburg jaw to the tragic life of Charles II, discover how a dynasty’s quest for pure bloodlines led to its downfall.
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