History

Danube Sinkhole: Where a River Disappeared

Experiencing the Danube and Rhine Rivers: A Natural Escapism Tale Nature's power and beauty are on display in the Danube Sinkhole, a fascinating natural wonder. Its size, depth, and disappearing...

Little Lorikeet – Nature’s Tiny Masterpiece

Habitat: The Little Lorikeet (Parvipsitta pusilla) is a bird of the treetops. This little parrot moves among the...

Pygmy Marmoset: The Smallest Monkey in the World

The Pygmy Marmoset is the smallest monkey in the world. This petite monkey is native to the rainforests...

Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird: A Breathtaking Bird of Avian World

Any bird lover cannot ignore the beauty of Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird (Chrysuronia lilliae). Indeed very attractive hummingbird is unfortunately...

The Striking Scarlet-backed Woodpecker

Scarlet-backed Woodpecker (Veniliornis callonotus) is a striking scarlet on its upper parts and wings, with some brownish tones....

Bobbie – The Wonder Dog Walked 2500 Miles in Search of Home

Indeed, the incredible story of Bobbie the Wonder Dog walks 2500 miles in search of a home. A Braizer family was visiting relatives near...

Waimangu Geyser – World’s Largest Extinct Geyser

Waimangu Geyser was the world's most powerful geyser for a time, located near Rotorua in New Zealand. The massive Mount Tarawera eruption created its...

Seawise Giant: The Largest Ship Ever Built

Seawise Giant, the largest ship ever built and a massive oil tanker, has a remarkable and peculiar history, marked by various name changes. This...

Life of Adam Rainer – Man Who Was Born a Dwarf, and Became a Giant

Life of Adam Rainer: He was an Austrian man who was born in Graz, Austria, in 1899. He was born with a medical condition...

Maurice Tillet – Possible Inspiration Behind the Character of Shrek

Maurice Tillet was born in 1903 in Russia and was known as the "French Angel." He was a professional wrestler in the 1940s and...

The Famous Tay Whale Incident

The Tay Whale, also known as the "Monster," was a humpback whale that entered the Firth of Tay in eastern Scotland in 1883. The...

The Priceless Civil War Eagle Made Out of Abraham Lincoln’s Hair

The Priceless Civil War Eagle Made Out of Abraham Lincoln's Hair In a tiny, vaguely lit backroom of the Onondaga Historical Association in Syracuse,...

World Cup Semi-Final 1954 – Greatest Ever Football Battle That Will be Long Remembered

FIFA World Cup Semi-Final 1954: Hungary vs. Uruguay A 1954 World Cup semi-final between the holders of the trophy, Uruguay, and the hottest favorites ever,...

The Aeroplane – Conquest of the Skies

Conquest of the Skies From the first few tentative hops, flying machines developed in leaps and bounds, becoming the most momentous technological advance of the...

The Wrecking and the Wreck of Zeppelin LZ33

On the night of September 24th, 1916, the Zeppelin LZ33 was brought down by the combined efforts of the London defenses and 2nd Lieut....