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Storytelling has long connected humanity through the written word. These stories educate us about the past and present of our culture and society.
During World War II, the United States Army created a specialized unit to fool the defending Germans and aid the Allied invasion of France.
Albert Einstein not only revolutionized our understanding of the universe – he inspired countless generations with his timeless wisdom on life, learning and the power of curiosity.
The history of medicine has some questionable moments, not the least of which include the use of poisons, hallucinogens, and narcotics as casual treatments.
The Ciniselli Circus acted as a major form of popular entertainment in 19th century Russia. Its accessible nature brought people from every social class together.
Niels Bohr was a principal architect of modern quantum mechanics. His groundbreaking ‘Copenhagen Interpretation’ of the quantum world radically reshaped classical understandings of reality.
Madame de Pompadour developed an impressive influence in the French court, in policies, fashion, and overall society, impressive for a woman from a humble background.
Catherine de Medici, also known as the ‘Serpent Queen’, was already a powerful member of the Medici dynasty when she married King Henry II of France, thus sealing her place in history.
Not only was Albert Einstein history’s greatest physicist, but also a passionate humanitarian, philosopher, and pacifist.