Tag Archives: History

I’ve always been fascinated with Japan and Japanese culture, so I was delighted when I came across these photos from the Meiji era, which someone took the time to painstakingly recolor by hand. The Meiji era was a time of great change for the Far Eastern country – the Imperial …

The history of planes and aircraft, in general, is a short but complicated one. Since the Wright brothers invented and flew the first airplane in 1903, there were many stellar aircraft improvements that brought us the entire airline industry as we know it today. But even the airline industry has …

There is a certain fascination that comes with abandoned buildings. After all, every deserted place has a history. You may ask yourself questions like ‘What did this place look like in its heyday?’ or ‘Who were the people that called this place home?’ The sense of mystery is only heightened …

Today, The Tower of London is known as a must-see tourist destination in the UK capital, a place where you can see the Crown Jewels and maybe snap an epic photo of a raven with a castle in the background. But this ancient castle that is now known as a …

Traveling is a wonderful way to discover new things about ourselves and the world around us. When visiting tourist hotspots like Vienna or New York, do you ever find yourself curious about how history must have looked walking across these roads as we do today? Well, Zoltán Kerényi is a …

The 6,000 year kiss, the faithful dog Hachiko or the room of the richest man in the world … revealed in the valuable photos below. The final photo shows Hachiko, a dog who faithfully waits for his owner for 9 years A female samurai in the 1800s. Charles B. Tripp …

Ancient civilizations have always fascinated humans. And why shouldn’t they? We have learned so much about human evolution by studying the intricacies of the Greeks, the Egyptians, the Romans, and Mayans, among a host of other cultures. Learning about these ancient civilizations and their cultures also gives us plenty of …

As the deadly novel coronavirus continues to spread across the world, the importance of doctors has once again come into the spotlight, and rightly so. Even at this very moment, innumerable doctors are putting themselves at risk all through the day in different parts of the world to help treat …

Many ancient cultures consider the “sacrificing people” horribly as a normal thing in their lives. Sacrifice rituals of people living in horror in history 1. The Mayan holy well Religion plays an important role in the spiritual life of the Mayan people of Itza. According to ancient Mayan records, drought …

The world is filled with cities rich in intriguing history. Cities like Athens, Rome, and Paris are known for their fascinating ancient ruins that provide a captivating gateway into their past. You might know of quite a few popular cities around the world having magnificent ancient ruins, like the Pompeii …