World

Roller coasters are still heralded as one of the easiest and safest ways for adrenaline junkies to get their fix. Whether they’re…

For as long as humans have existed, there has been war. Whether over cultural differences, expansionism, or some other reason, wars have…

We only have one planet (for now), and until we find a way to inhabit another, we have to make do with…

We have all heard about people setting world records all over the globe, whether it’s the world’s longest fingernails, longest beard, or…

Some Roman writers are very well-known, notably Virgil, who wrote the Aeneid; Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-king who, when not ruling the empire,…

If it is called a local, pub, tavern, inn, hostelry, saloon, 19th hole, watering hole, or bar, public houses are fascinating places,…

Part of the enduring appeal of professional wrestling lies not in the ring but in what happens behind the scenes. Backstage stories,…

Gold is a magical element. It is one of the few metals that can be found in nature without the need to…

Somehow, history seems to glaze over some of the most important female adventurers of all time. While we often hear about Amelia…

During the Second World War the US government combined with two other major influencers of public opinion, Hollywood and Madison Avenue, to…