Aksum is an ancient city located in Northern Ethiopia’s Tigray Region. Once the capital of a strong empire connecting the African continent to both the Middle East and the rest of the world, today Aksum is known for three major items; the tall stone obelisks that can be seen throughout the area, ancient ruins from … Read more
When someone asks “Who discovered America?”, most likely you’ll think of Christopher Columbus. He landed in the Caribbean in 1492 on an expedition paid for by Spain. This expedition was one of many that linked Europe to the Americas. The story gets a little more complex when it comes to the fact that there were … Read more
Theodosia Burr Alston was the daughter of former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr; she is also one of the most intriguing woman of early America. Theodosia received an education that would have been considered superior by many standards at the time. She had social influence as well as close ties to some of the most … Read more
Agartha is perhaps the longest-running legend about a “lost” or “hidden” kingdom in the world. Typically referred to as a “mysterious civilization,” it is often associated with Shambhala; ancient wisdom; the network of secret tunnels beneath the earth; spiritual teachers; and the Hollow Earth Theory. However, the origins of the modern Agartha legend are much … Read more
The Iron Maiden Torture Device is one of the most well-known images of the Middle Ages and punishment. It is featured in films, museum exhibits, books and TV shows; therefore, it is commonly shown as an iron cabinet containing sharp points where the victim would be placed to slowly torture them. Iron Maidens were actually … Read more
The Cynocephali or “Dog-Headed” People are among the oldest and most enigmatic and fascinating of all mythological peoples. They were depicted as humanoids with canine features (heads) by ancient Greeks, Romans and Medieval legend. It was said they were distant, warrior like people living beyond the boundaries of the civilized world. Their presence has created … Read more
Discussing elite military units in American history, names like Green Berets and Navy SEALs and Delta Force usually stand out. But few organizations can compare secrecy, danger and influence to MACV SOG, a covert task force that undertook some of the riskiest missions during the Vietnam War. Officially known as Military Assistance Command Vietnam Studies … Read more
The Three Wise Men are among the most famous people connected with stories about Christmas. For many centuries people have imagined that there were three kings traveling through the desert and following the Star of Bethlehem and bringing gifts to the newborn baby Jesus. But the real story of the Three Wise Men in the … Read more
One of the most iconic engineering feats in the history of aviation has captured the minds and imaginations of enthusiasts for generations. The Hughes H4 Spruce, also known as the Hughes H-4 Hercules, is the world’s largest and heaviest seaplane ever created with an incredibly large wing span and a massive wooden frame; it represents … Read more
The chronovisor photos of Jesus Christ and the supposed time machine have sparked the imagination of historians, researchers and fans of mysteries for generations. It is said, the chronovisor allowed individuals to see into the past as well as possible times in which there were key events from the life of Jesus Christ. Although some … Read more