Colorful “Map of Plants” Visualizes the Complex Diversity and Evolution of Our Planet’s Flora
Physicist Dominic Walliman, known for his adeptness in creating comprehensive conceptual maps, has once again ventured into the realm of knowledge visualization with his latest creation—the Colorful Map of Plants. Recognizing the inherent difficulty in comprehending the vast diversity ...
Unmarried Brothers Looking for an Heir to Preserve World’s Largest Collection of Cuckoo Clocks
For half a century, Roman and Maz Piekarski, two unmarried brothers from England, have dedicated their lives to amassing the world’s largest collection of cuckoo clocks—750 intricately designed, pendulum-driven timepieces that adorn their ‘Cuckooland’ museum. However, ...
Ancestral Pueblo Carvings Discovered in the Southwest May Have Been a Calendar
Archaeologists working in the canyons along the Colorado-Utah border have uncovered what is believed to be a previously unknown spiral calendar carved and used by the Ancestral Pueblo people. Led by Polish archaeologist Radosław Palonka of Jagiellonian University, the team made the ...
Greccio: The Italian Village That’s Home to the World’s First Nativity Scene
In the picturesque village of Greccio, nestled on a cliffside in Umbria, Italy, Christmas is not confined to a single season but a year-round affair. Greccio holds a unique claim to fame as the birthplace of the world’s first nativity scene, created by St. Francis of Assisi ...
‘Humblest Christmas Tree’ Bought for 6p in 1920 Sells for £3,400 at Auction
Sold at auction for over £3,400, the world’s humblest Christmas tree, purchased for a mere 6p in 1920, has a fascinating story behind its simple yet cherished existence. Standing at 79cm (31in), adorned with 25 branches, 12 berries, and six miniature candle holders, the unassuming ...
Colourful 1906 Coleman House in Seattle’s Queen Anne Neighbourhood is an Eclectic Delight
In the heart of Queen Anne neighbourhood in Seattle, Washington, Brian Coleman’s Victorian cottage stands as a testament to the transformative power of dedication and passion for historical preservation. As a psychiatrist, Coleman took on a personal journey of restoration, breathing ...
The 30-Year-Old Betsy Sweeny Paid $16,500 For an Old Abandoned House and Completely Transformed It
Betsy Sweeny, at the age of 30, embarked on an extraordinary journey of restoration and transformation, turning a cheap and neglected piece of history into a vibrant home. In 2019, after resigning from her job to focus on the restoration of historic buildings at the Wheeling National ...
Stack Rock Fort: Victorian Island Reclaimed by Nature
Hidden just off the rugged Pembrokeshire coast, Stack Rock Fort stands as a captivating Victorian island that has been reclaimed by nature, offering a glimpse into the past through its well-preserved 19th-century architecture. Built with the purpose of safeguarding against a potential ...
Discovery of Ancient Bronze Statues in Italy May Rewrite Etruscan and Roman History
In a stunning archaeological discovery in 2022, that promises to reshape our understanding of Etruscan and Roman history, a team of archaeologists working in the hot springs of the Tuscan town of San Casciano dei Bagni unearthed valuable pieces of ancient bronze statues dating back ...
