You’re a tourist in the ancient Mediterranean. Where do you go? Easy: Do a tour of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The idea for a consolidated list of wonderful man-made monuments came from writers in the ancient world. For example, Antipater of Sidon, a Greek writer from the 100s BCE, wrote a poem […]
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit adventure that preceded it are full-fledged mythologies and histories unto themselves, making it a little strange to discuss the impact of real-world mythology and history on Tolkien’s saga. But the list of historical references in The Lord of the Rings is long and the […]
From Hildegard von Blingin’: Joyous Yule, everyone! Krampusnacht was on December 5th, but it’s never too late to caution your children not to go wandering in the woods. This piece was inspired by “Double Trouble”, which was written by John Williams using Shakespeare’s words. I wrote the lyrics and tune for this as a sort […]
Short winter days can influence your brain chemistry. Schon/Moment via Getty Images Michael Varnum, Arizona State University and Ian Hohm, University of British Columbia What comes to mind when you think about winter? Snowflakes? Mittens? Reindeer? In much of the Northern Hemisphere, winter means colder temperatures, shorter days and year-end holidays. Along with these changes, […]
Dive into the fascinating world of toys with renowned toy analyst and historian, Chris Byrne, as he takes on the internet’s burning questions about our favorite childhood companions. [Wired]
In the era of the battle royale, where legends clash and history unfolds, the quest to determine the toughest warriors of all time has reached epic proportions. Imagine pitting the mightiest military figures from different eras against each other in an ultimate showdown—a fight to the finish that transcends time and borders. In this video, […]
For thousands of years, stories of werewolves have captured our imaginations, and they continue to lurk in the shadows of our modern world. Want to learn more about these shape-shifting creatures? Let’s explore the ever-evolving history of werewolves in folklore, literature, and pop culture thanks to this video from TED-Ed.
Step back in time and experience the hustle and bustle of 1940s New York City like never before. YouTuber NASS started with a black and white video from the US National Archives and then proceeded to restore and colorize it for our viewing pleasure. Discover a crowded and fast-paced city teeming with industrial and cultural […]
If you’ve ever wondered about the fascinating world of toponyms – place names, you’re in for a treat! Join Dr. Erica Brozovsky in the latest episode of “Otherwords” as she takes us on a journey to discover “The Most Extreme Place Names.” Place names, or toponyms, are more than just labels on a map telling […]
Imagine a world where life depends on Nuronium for cognition, yet its source is compromised, risking extinction. Scientists propose an alternative energy source, Polixate, but it can’t sustain creativity and culture. Is it extinction or life without culture? Can human existence truly be meaningful without creativity and culture? Join the debate in this captivating video […]