Is it truly possible to create a language from scratch? Many people have certainly tried, J.R.R. Tolkien being one of them, but does anyone actually speak these languages? Let’s find out in this episode of Otherwords hosted by Dr. Erica Brozovsky. [Storied]
What if you could go back in time and give a smartphone to various important historical figures, allowing them to capture one important moment in the history of mankind? Here is a gallery of 41 viral selfies of history as seen through the lens of a phone and a tweet! The Discovery of Fire
Advances in technology are always met with some degree of technophobia—and villainization. And cyborgs represent a special kind of fear inherent in losing ourselves in the technologies we create. Listen as Dr. Emily Zarka explores the world of cyborgs and why they inspire fear in the hearts of humans. [Storied]
In ancient times, the most powerful and influential cities in the world were located primarily in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Places like Alexandria, Jericho, and Carthage once were thought to be as influential or powerful as cities like London, Tokyo, or Washington, DC, are today. By the 21st century, the majority of cities […]
Twitter user @smllwrlds is creating one illustrated tiny sci-fi story per day for the rest of the year. Here are a few of our favorites so far. They’re all really quite excellent! And that's one month down! In 2023, I’m creating an illustrated tiny sci-fi story every day. Here’s 031/365: pic.twitter.com/nqXEOhHj7Y — small worlds (@smllwrlds) […]
Nowadays, popular culture is teeming with unicorns. They can be found in movies, TV shows, toys, clothing, and books for both children and adults. However, it’s worth noting that the magical beast with a spiralized horn we all know is merely one of the several versions of unicorns that have been present in folklore throughout […]
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the names of the days of the week? While Sunday and Monday are self-explanatory, being named after the sun and moon respectively, Saturday stands out for being named after the Roman god Saturn. The other four days of the week are named after Norse gods, with Tuesday […]
When you think of American breakfast food, what comes to mind? For many, it’s likely things like cereal and milk, toast, eggs, and coffee. On weekends, there might be more elaborate dishes like French toast or pancakes accompanied by a tall glass of orange juice. When we step foot in a diner, we know what […]
Let’s check out some interesting facts about KFC as we delve into the peculiarities of food history. Who hasn’t savored the distinct and tantalizing taste of KFC’s fried chicken? At the very least, you might be familiar with the iconic Colonel and his signature red bucket of chicken. Sit back and relish this delightful video […]
While synonymous with Galadriel and Celeborn, Lothlórien has a long history including its foundation by the Nandor elves, taking of a Sindarin King, and participation in three wars against Sauron. [Nerd of the Rings]