In the Last Days of Sail: From Clippers to Steamships
The result took the clippers slicing through the oceans on runs that were, for their time, astounding and consequently newsworthy. In 1845, when the...
Aleksey Leonov and Ed White Were the First Men to Exit their Ships
Called Extra Vehicular Activity or EVA by NASA spacewalks were a second Russian victory in the "Space Race" with America.
The first “space walks” were...
Hanna Reitsch, German Aviatrix: Wartime Test Pilot, 1st Woman Helicopter Pilot, Awarded Iron Cross
Starting as a glider pilot, Hanna Reitsch flew almost every German military aircraft in World War II. She was also associated with the development...
Maglev: Long science fiction, maglev trains are becoming reality
First conceived around 1907, Mag-lev did not become a practical reality until 1984. But, the age of the mag-lev rail is coming soon.
As a...
The Origins of the Broken Mirror Myth: The Superstition Revealed
Why do many believe that breaking a mirror gives a person seven years bad luck?
The myths regarding mirrors have been around since the ancient...
The Golden Age of Canals: Europe Embraced Canal Usage and Development
Europe may not have been the first area of the world to use canals, but they embraced the idea of canals and developed them...
Aromatics in the Ancient World: History Of Aromatherapy
Plants were treasures of the ancient world. Their uses were wide and varied from culinary herbs, perfumes and cosmetics to medicines and incense for...
The Inventive Mind – the World’s Most Clever Innovations
When asked for a quote to sum up the 19th century, the President of the US Patent Office, solemnly offered this opinion during a...
History of Wigs and Hair Extensions
Many women in America who have at one time or another worn fake hair. Whether it is a hair piece, extensions, or maybe just...
The TIGHAR Project – What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?
TIGHAR (pronounced “tiger”) is the acronym for The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery. It is a non- profit foundation whose activities include all...