Tag: history
The underground city that housed 20,000
Imagine a regular day in 1963. In the heart of Turkey, a man is renovating his home in the Nevşehir Province. Suddenly, he knocks down a wall and stumbles upon a room — a mysterious, ancient room.
The ‘Father of Robotics’ that may have inspired Da Vinci
As we dive into the diverse tapestry of history, we encounter the remarkable life and works of a 12th century inventor named Ismail Al Jazari. Born in 1136 in the bustling city of Diyarbakir in South Eastern Turkey, Al Jazari was not your everyday inventor.
Potatoes were once feared
Hard to believe, but the humble potato was once feared and misunderstood. Now a staple in diets across the globe, the journey of the potato is a tale of adventure, peril, and ultimate triumph.
When Marilyn Monroe posed in a Potato Sack
Imagine if I told you that one of the most iconic images of Marilyn Monroe, the blonde bombshell and leading sex symbol of the 1950s, was not in a dazzling designer gown or a sparkling Hollywood outfit, but in a dress made from a potato sack. Hard to believe?
The Epic Battle for Justice in ‘Woman in Gold’
Maria Altmann's tale isn't your everyday David vs Goliath story, but rather, it's a twisting, turning saga layered with history, drama, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
The Sword-wielding soldier of WWII
Lieutenant Colonel Jack Churchill, or "Mad Jack," was no ordinary soldier during World War II. This British Army officer made a name for himself by using unusual weapons like a longbow, arrows, and a Scottish broadsword.