Science Sleep: men and women do not sleep the same way The sleep patterns of men and women differ not only in duration but ...

Other scientists, such as Sergei Kopeikin from the University of Missouri and George Kaplan from the US Naval Observatory, ...

In 1096, at the initiative of Pope Urban II, the First Crusade was launched from Europe to liberate the tomb of Christ from the Seljuk Turks. This campaign led to the capture of the holy city and the ...

A wheeled bull figurine from 3950–3650 BC was discovered in Europe, and it is the oldest identified object that has a wheel. The origin and invention of the wheel can be traced back to our natural ...

Although "oni" is frequently synonymous with "malevolent" or "frightening," instances arise where oni are venerated as guardians or divine beings. The conventional perception of oni often depicts them ...

Sleds have been around for about 10,000 years, with the first records appearing in Arctic locations. The first sled with runners was invented to reduce friction, or unwanted scraping. The term “sled” ...

In Greek mythology, the 12 Labors of Hercules (or Heracles) are among the most well-known events. How come this hero had to perform them, and what exactly were they? A look back at their history.

Learn about the invention and history of gears from ancient times to the present and how gears have developed through time. Gears are mechanical devices made up of disks with teeth (“cogwheels”) that ...

Perilaus constructed a hollow bronze bull and confined the offenders within before heating the brazen bull to a red-hot temperature. This engraving by Hans Burgkmair ((473–1531) depicts the use of ...

In the Middle Ages, flowers and plants were imbued with rich symbolism, deeply connected to religion, culture, and literature. This period saw plants associated with virtues, vices, biblical ...

Historically associated with displeasured overtones, the image of giantesses in popular culture has evolved to reflect shifting cultural views on women's assertiveness. The name “Gigantes” is used to ...

From the 16th century onward, the best cartographers of their time crafted some of the most detailed maps of Tartaria in history. In many derogatory titles that had little to do with the actual ...