An amethyst set in high-quality gold-plated silver lay buried for about 600 years in the silt of an old ditch near Kolo Castle in the Opole Voivodeship of southwestern Poland.…

Researchers from Yale University have suggested that the tyrant Caligula (12-41 AD) had a fondness for plants and was knowledgeable about their healing properties. Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus,…

The team from the underwater archaeology department of the Croatian Conservation Institute has confirmed a significant discovery on the floor of the Adriatic Sea. Near the Croatian island of Vis,…

According to Georgiy Georgiev, one of the discoverers of the site, the stone with its strange carvings is a prehistoric map of the night sky. This may represent one of…

During excavations conducted collaboratively by the Swedish Archaeological Service, the Västerbotten Museum, and the Skellefteå Museum, researchers uncovered a rare artifact on the Hedkammen ridge. This find showcases the exceptional…

A new study by archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has revealed that Neanderthals employed various cooking methods. Analysis of animal bones from two caves in northern Israel showed…

Long before the Incas arrived in the Andes, a civilization known as Tiwanaku thrived in the region. An international team of archaeologists led by José Capriles from the University of…

A vibrant mosaic floor adorned with distinctive ancient patterns has been uncovered by a team of Turkish archaeologists in a residential building of the ancient city of Dara, located 30…

Recently, 22 long-submerged stone blocks were raised from the shores of Alexandria, Egypt. These blocks were originally used in the construction of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria (or Pharos), one…

A team of archaeologists from the University of Hradec Králové, the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, and the research organization Archaia Praha has made an astonishing discovery. During archaeological surveys preceding…

For the past century, Egyptologists have believed that after the death of the powerful female pharaoh Hatshepsut, her nephew and successor sought revenge by smashing her statues, aiming to erase…

A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from an international team of archaeologists. They have uncovered ancient fortified settlements in the Arabian Desert that date back 4,000 years. These findings challenge the…

Henry Ford’s biography serves as a practical guide to management and an example of corporate social responsibility. Behind the achievements and paradoxes of one of the founders of the automotive…

The childhood nickname of the aristocratic little girl was “the Duchess.” In her youth, she became “Lady,” in marriage she was referred to as “Her Royal Highness,” after her divorce…

Many chapters of the life of John Lennon, the founder, co-author, vocalist, and guitarist of the extraordinary band The Beatles, which opened the doors to British rock, have been documented…

Frank Sinatra, the beloved singer of several generations of Americans, navigated his path in such a way that its conclusion was deemed a metaphorical “end of the 20th century.” Fascinating…

One of the brightest personalities in modern sports has become a popular brand, a symbol of resilience and unwavering success. Thanks to his driving skills and fearlessness behind the wheel,…

“God in a Pink Suit” is a unique phenomenon of the American stage. Elvis Presley’s rock and roll emerged as a cultural alternative filled with dancing, fun, and eroticism, becoming…

Beloved by women and respected by men, he gifted his Oscar to a friend’s son, healed from the loss of love through war, never gave autographs, avoided “societal servitude,” and…

This fascinating biography tells the story of how a “struggling elementary school student,” who lost his mother at the age of eight, compensated for his lack of knowledge at two…

A creative businessman who introduced innovative approaches to the art of commerce built his renowned tea empire while already being a well-known millionaire. Hailing from the impoverished neighborhood of Glasgow,…

Clint Eastwood’s first appearance on screen, 70 years ago, wasn’t even credited. It was his role as the “Man with No Name” that transformed him into a “star actor,” leading…

O. Henry, with his characteristic humor, once advised: “The art of storytelling is to conceal everything that people are eager to know until your cherished views on unrelated matters are…

“The resources of youth are intellect, talent, and creativity,” insists the actress, who continues to dazzle on glamorous red carpets. “If you learn to harness this source, you can truly…

The true name of the founder of ancient Chinese philosophical thought is Kong Qiu, but his students knew him as Kongzi or Kong Fuzi, which means “Master Kong.” By the…

Three hundred years ago, a German philosopher was born who provided answers to the fundamental questions of existence: What can I know? What should I do? What can I hope…

The scandalous fate of the former shepherdess, who skillfully managed her natural “capital,” has inspired numerous works, including three historical novels by Alexandre Dumas. Rising from poverty through her feminine…

Since the mid-20th century, the glamorous figure of Eva Perón in Christian Dior attire has stood as a symbol of leftist ideals in South America, alongside the fiery “eternal revolutionary”…

Why did the winner of France’s national film award and the Venice and Berlin Film Festival prizes struggle to make a career in Hollywood, and why did he choose not…

For a third of his life, the notorious French aristocrat and free thinker, who miraculously escaped the guillotine twice, spent his days in prisons and asylums. A rebel, radical, and…

“You just need to grow up, and a merciful God will leave you to your own devices,” – this metaphorical phrase from the writer and pilot may hold the key…

The world owes a debt of gratitude to the author of nearly eight hundred inventions in the field of electrical and radio engineering for the second (technological) phase of the…

Contemporaries described the author of the famous “Kiss” as “primitive yet sophisticated, simple yet complex, but always inspired.” This characterization by his acquaintance, journalist Bertha Zuckerhandl, can be considered objective,…

This creative “workshop” turned writing into a production line, branding his work alongside other authors. In crafting his historical adventure novels, plays, travel stories, and cookbooks, the creator of “The…

Jacqueline Kennedy served as the First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963 during the presidency of her husband, John F. Kennedy. In that brief time, she made…

The contributions of the founder of experimental physics to science have propelled human progress, but they came at a personal cost of repression. The ruling church perceived the scientist’s stance…

Known as the “Chief of French Romanticism,” Victor Hugo made his mark in history as a brilliant writer, passionate lover, and controversial politician. For nearly 20 years, this champion of…

The hereditary musician pursued music… in his spare time. At just 9 years old, the young violinist became the principal violin of the cathedral, and by 15, he donned a…

The era of the High Renaissance came to a close with the remarkable Italian painter and architect, Raphael Santi. He was one of the three titans of this period, alongside…

In the complex persona of a man whose name has become synonymous with the archetype of the lover-hero, the “sensual role” was a primary, though not the only, facet of…

What do you need to know about the trailblazer who wore a talisman capsule containing radium around her neck instead of jewelry, worked for 12 years without protective gear while…

Freddie Mercury, the 45-year-old frontman of Queen, passed away from pneumonia related to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome on November 24, 1991—just one day after publicly announcing his illness, which he had…

What made one of the brightest stars of our time, Tina Turner, “simply the best” was not her achievements, but her losses. Throughout her life, she changed her name, faith,…

She transformed opera into dramatic theater, and the girl who had avoided mirrors since childhood became a model of aristocratic taste that captivated millionaires. “I didn’t have my own face;…

With 26 Oscars, Walt Disney holds the record for the most Academy Awards won by a single individual. His life can be summed up by his own words: “The hardest…

The holder of an honorary doctorate was no “ordinary storyteller.” Among the accolades of this member of the Royal Literary Society and foreign member of the Academy of Moral and…

Through music, films, books, and public speeches, the singer, composer, actor, director, producer, television host, and public figure has spent his life trying to convey to society what he believes…