Colorized Footage Shows How the World Looked in 1896
Photography equipment manufacturers Auguste and Louis Lumière, known as the Lumière brothers, were pioneers of motion pictures. Thanks to their short films, we now...
Should William Shakespeare’s Authorship of His Plays and Sonnets Be Questioned?
William Shakespeare wrote 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and three narrative poems over the course of his life. However, some believe that Shakespeare didn’t actually...
One of the World’s Oldest Books Will Be Offered for Sale at an Auction
The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, considered one of the world’s oldest books, will be offered for sale at an upcoming auction organized by Christie’s. The Christian...
4 Interesting Facts About the Life of Vincent van Gogh
Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh is now one of the most famous artists in history. But during his life, he was a struggling...
5 Facts About Stephen Spielberg’s “Lincoln”
Stephen Spielberg's 2012 blockbuster Lincoln is considered to be the best biopic ever made about Abraham Lincoln. It was nominated for 12 Academy Awards...
Best TV Series About Ancient Rome You Should Watch Right Away
We know that television series don’t represent the best account of historical events. But they are still an entertaining watch and prompt viewers to...