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In 1820, a farmer moved stones through ruins on a windy Greek island: A buried marble figure emerged from the rubble and became one of the world’s most famous sculpturesOn the idyllic shores of Milos in 1820, a farmer's unassuming chore of clearing stones opened the door to history when he stumbled upon the...- Quote of the day by America's first billionaire John Rockefeller: 'How much money does it take to make a man happy? Just one more dollar' - One of the world's richest man questions the psychology behind endless chase for wealthThe quote of the day explains how John D. Rockefeller’s famous line highlights the endless nature of human ambition and the difficulty of f...
- When is April Fools’ day — why we celebrate, origins, myths, and perfect prank timingApril Fools' Day is a global tradition of pranks and hoaxes. Its origins are debated, with links to 15th-century France and ancient Roman f...
- Today in US History on March 29: Mad Bomber panic, Rosenberg trial, Keeling Curve’s CO₂ measurementMarch 29th in US history witnessed the "Mad Bomber" scare in New York City and the conviction of the Rosenbergs for espionage. This date al...
- Today in US History on March 22: Avanti design, women’s basketball debut, Jefferson milestoneMarch 22nd in US history witnessed significant events, including Raymond Loewy's futuristic Avanti sketches in 1961 and The Beatles' UK deb...
- This 10,000-Year-Old Hunting Strategy Changes What We Knew About Early HumansArchaeologists in Slovenia's Karst region have uncovered extensive ancient stone walls. These structures, stretching over 25 kilometers, we...
- Today in US history on March 12: Coca-Cola bottled, Truman doctrine roots, Alaska oilThis day in US history saw pivotal moments. Coca-Cola bottles first appeared. A Supreme Court justice was impeached. President Roosevelt de...
- Quote of the Day by ancient Greek philosopher Plato: ‘People are like dirt, they can either nourish you and help you grow or they can…’Ancient Greek philosopher Plato, a student of Socrates, believed people significantly impact personal growth. He likened individuals to soi...
- Valentine’s Day 2026: Forgotten love letters that shaped history — Napoleon to JosephineValentine’s Day 2026: Long before instant messages and video calls collapsed distance, love travelled by ink and paper, with letters servin...
- Internet: Here's everything to know about its history and creatorsThe Internet has become an integral part of our lives, and we rely on it for many daily activities. Let's put some light on things we didn'...
- Saint Patrick's Day history, dates, and parades for 2023. Read moreParades on St. Patrick's Day is scheduled for Chicago, Dallas, and other cities. On Saturday at 12:30 PM CT, there will be a St. Patrick's ...
- Women's History Month 2023: What's the theme for this year?Women's History Month is celebrated in March. Furthermore, the theme to commemorate this occasion changes every year.
- Valentine's Day and St. Valentine: What is the connection?The origins of Valentine's Day trace back to the legendary Christian martyr St. Valentine, who served as an inspiration for over two thousa...
- Valentine's Day: Check history, significance of day of love on February 14Valentine’s Day, a day in the name of love and for love, has deep roots in Christianity. While most of it is unknown yet, regardless of tha...
- When is New Year 2023? Here is date and reason for holidayWhen the previous year ends, the countdown towards the new year starts. Every year on January 1, people ring in the New Year with parties f...
- Christmas 2022: Here's when and why we celebrate holidayChristmas 2022 is just around the corner, and preparations for the festival have already begun.
- What is Rosh Hashanah? When does it begin, and how long does it last?In 2022, Rosh Hashanah was on September 25. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated as the New Year in the Jewish religion. The festival almost coincid...
- Remembering Neil Armstrong and Co: The first manned mission to the moonApollo 11, the first manned lunar landing mission, safely returned to Earth on July 24, 1969, after a four-day mission.
- The little corporal: Napoleon BonaparteNapoleon sold to the US their French possession, over 2 million sq km of land, called Louisiana Purchase, for less than $7.40 per sq km.
- A look at some of famous UFO conspiracy theories ahead of World UFO DayIt commemorates the 1947 Roswell UFO Incident when a US Air Force surveillance balloon crashed near New Mexico, prompting claims that the c...
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