Today high heels bring impressions of female elegance and sexuality. Yet stilettos actually originated in 10th century Persia worn by male horseback warriors, not court ladies. Throughout history, uncomfortable heels denoted wealth and status across genders and cultures from chopines in Venice to lotus shoes in China.
In a future not so far off, your smartphone, computer, or front door may feature advanced biometric security to confirm your identity before granting access.
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.
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?
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.
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.