Also known as Somali sengi (Elephantulus revoilii), the mammal has a long nose, large eyes and a tuft
Category: History
Archaeologist discoveries in Europe
Ancient burial site and alien-like mask Originally published November 20th 2020 This month’s Archaeologist discoveries in Europe have
Dancing: the expressive solo waltz
Dancing by herself, Grete Wiesenthal, a ballet-trained Viennese dancer, made the waltz modern and a vehicle for solo
Americans-Brits drive on opposite sides: Why?
Americans-Brits: Fascinating reason why– “The British custom of driving on the left side of the road isn’t a
First American “test-tube baby” born: history
On December 28, 1981, the first American “test-tube baby,” a child born as a result of in-vitro fertilization,
Pompeii dig uncovers secrets fast-food restaurant!
Pompeii- A segment of a counter was partially dug up during work to shore up it’s oft-crumbling ruins
Radio City Music Hall opens-this day in history
Radio City Music Hall debuts! Opening in 1932, at the height of the Great Depression- more than 300
Reindeer Herders Find Well-Preserved Mammoth Skeleton In Siberian Lake
Since the discovery, scientists have recovered part of the animal’s skull, the lower jaw, several ribs, and a
A Treasure more precious than gold
Treasure, 57,000 years old- The wolf pup that was about six or seven weeks old, preserving her in
Vincent van Gogh chops off his ear-this day in history
Vincent Van Gogh, Dutch painter, on December 23, 1988 cuts off his ear while staying in France. The
Rome wasn’t rebuilt in a day
Italy to build new Colosseum floor The government of Italy is seeking bids from engineers to build a
How did the last Neanderthals actually live?
Neanderthals- “In many ways, the last surviving Neanderthals are a mystery. But four caves in Gibraltar have given
‘The Graduate’ film opens- this day in history
The film The Graduate opens at two theaters in New York: the Coronet on Third Avenue and the Lincoln Art Theater
Price of Purple-Archaeologists- New Evidence
Archaeologists discovered new evidence about a robust dye industry that endured on the Mediterranean coast for millennia. The
This day in history: first flight & first Vogue published
This day in history shares two interesting, yet different, events: The first flight by the Wright Brothers and
Astromusicians: Musical Firsts in Space-History
Astromusicians: Colonel Chris Hadfield recently recorded the first original song written for and performed on the International Space
Fastest Transatlantic Ship in the World
The SS United States: The mighty ship that broke the record as the Fastest Transatlantic Ship in the
Tower of Skulls: New discovery in Mexico City
Archaeologists announce additional excavation of sections with the extraordinary Aztec tower of skulls under the centre of Mexico