The Thrilling Tale of Daedalus and Icarus and Their Fatal Flight to Freedom
In 1903 the Wright brothers invented the first successful airplane. Nothing would ever be the same as humanity had just learned to fly. This was a big deal. People had been obsessed with flying for centuries. Even before Leonardo da …
Read moreDeadly and Devious: 5 Shocking Examples of Poison’s Lethal Use in Ancient History
The Love Potion by Evelyn De Morgan, 1903; with The Death of Cleopatra by Domenichino after Pierre Mignard, 1820 For as long as people have interacted with plants, animals, and minerals, poison has been a part of our human story. Looking …
Read moreUnveiling Max Klinger’s Top 10 Spectacular Artworks That Will Leave You in Awe
Max Klinger’s art is recognized today as one of the prime examples of German Symbolism. Born in the city of Leipzig in 1857, Max Klinger earned the title of the most prolific graphic artist of the 19th century. Educated in the Academies …
Read moreLeBron James Proudly Declares Bronny is Outshining Some NBA Players: Discover How the Future USC Star is Forging His Own Path
Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Iмages Bronny Jaмes will Ƅe staying close to hoмe for college and keeping it in the faмily. The eldest son of NBA legend LeBron Jaмes announced on Instagraм that he is coммitted to playing ƄasketƄall at USC. The decision keeps …
Read moreAaron Rodgers Makes NFL History in Epic Jets vs. Dolphins Game: You Won’t Want to Miss It
With the addition of Aaron Rodgers , the New York Jets are now in the NFL’s main spotlight. Everyone will want a piece of them and more games in prime time. One of their matchups against the Miami Dolphins will make league history. The Jets will play …
Read moreInside the Stunning SoCal Home of NFL Champion Darren Sproles: A Bargain Paradise Where Happiness Abounds
Former NFL running back and football legend Darren Sproles has recently purchased a new home in sunny Tarzana, California, for $4.65 million. After a successful 15-year career in the NFL, Sproles retired in 2019 and can now enjoy the California sunshine …
Read moreLeBron James Reveals His Burning Desire to Play in the NFL at 37: Is He Really Up for the Challenge
LeBron Jaмes has once again breathed life into the seeмingly neʋer-ending storyline of hiм мaking a run at the NFL during the Thursday Night FootƄall broadcast. Jaмes has long Ƅeen an adмirer of footƄall, Ƅoth at the college and pro leʋel, and reʋealed …
Read moreThe Paradoxical ‘Barbarians’: How They Both Rescued and Ruined the Late Roman Empire
When one pictures the Roman Empire, it can be quite easy to conjure up images of its glorious and all-conquering heydays. Visions of Caesar’s conquests, the civil war, Augustus, or the golden age of the Antonines. Throughout these portrayals, …
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