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October 1, 2023

There Are Only Three Known Photographs Taken When the U.S. Supreme Court Was in Session and They’re All From the 1930s

As a rule, cameras are not allowed in the courtroom when the U.S. Supreme Court is in session. One would think that this has become harder to enforce over time, considering that everyone has a camera on their phone these days. However, amazingly, there are only three publicly known photographs.

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September 24, 2023

Rare 1885 Photo Captures the First Licensed Women Doctors of India, Japan, and Syria

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, about 36.3% of active physicians in the U.S. are women.

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September 8, 2023

Salvaged ‘Survivors’ Staircase’ Is a Symbol of Salvation for Those Who Fled 9/11 Attacks

A set of stairs known as the Survivors’ Staircase are part of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in...

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September 6, 2023

Rare Collection of Photos of Doomed Arctic Expedition Explorers Will Be Up for Auction

Exploring the unknown can be a risky business. For the 129 members of the Franklin Expedition in 1845, led by Sir John Franklin, adventure turned deadly. All are known or thought to have perished in the icy landscape of the Arctic, leaving behind an enduring mystery as to what exactly happened.

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September 4, 2023

Pioneering Female Aerobat Leaps from One Plane to Another to Save Aviator in Distress

In the early days of aviation, there were groups of daredevils who performed incredible stunts at high altitudes.

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August 31, 2023

Pompeii’s Ancient Roads Had Raised Crosswalks for People to Safely Avoid the Muddy Streets

Prior to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, and consequently being buried under volcanic ash, the ancient Roman...

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August 28, 2023

The World’s Oldest Cat Door Has Been Letting Working Cats Enter the Cathedral Since the 14th Century

In medieval days, cathedrals would have been overrun with mice and rats without a feline prowling the premises. To keep vermin in check, the magnificent Exeter Cathedral—known formally as the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter—has employed cats for centuries. In fact, they even added a cat flap to one of the structure's doors, gouging a cat-sized opening into the wood. This endearing sign of a valued cat occupant has fascinated the internet.

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August 20, 2023

This 19th-Century Atlas Has Raised Maps for Blind Readers

In the early 19th century, most blind children and adults were unable to attend school.

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August 12, 2023

30 Million People Today Are Descendants of Passengers on the Mayflower

Are you a descendant of one of the passengers who crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower over 400 years ago?

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July 28, 2023

Sinéad O’Connor’s 1992 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Photo-Ripping Controversy Explained

Singer Sinéad O'Connor has passed away at age 56. Beat known for her sweeping rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” O'Connor always believed in speaking her mind and using her platform for the greater good.

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