How the Occult Gave Birth to Science
For scientists of yore anything—from mermaids to alchemy—was on the table. When it came to fascination with the occult, Newton was hardly alone. … Continue readingHow the Occult Gave Birth to Science
17 Facts You May Not Know About Iraq
Iraq is home to Mesopotamia, often called the “cradle of civilization,” where the first cities and writing systems emerged over 5,000 years ago. … Continue reading17 Facts You May Not Know About Iraq
How Thames Water Squandered Its Thatcher-Era Monopoly
Thames Water has gone billions of dollars in debt. How did they manage to bleed their cash cow dry? … Continue readingHow Thames Water Squandered Its Thatcher-Era Monopoly
Franz Kafka and the Girl Who Lost Her Doll
From Motivation Station: At 40, Franz Kafka (1883-1924), who never married and had no children, was walking through a park one day in Berlin when he met a girl who
Leo Tolstoy and Maxim Gorky
In 1900, two of Russia’s most prominent literary figures, Leo Tolstoy and Maxim Gorky, were photographed together… … Continue readingLeo Tolstoy and Maxim Gorky
The Horse: Man’s Most Useful Companion
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but for thousands of years horses were humanity’s most valuable domesticate. … Continue readingThe Horse: Man’s Most Useful Companion
Ubuntu: ‘I am I When We Are’
Couple of years ago, the then Vice Chancellor of Balochistan Univ. of Info Tech. Engg. & Management Science (BUITEMS) Dr. Farooq Bazai… … Continue readingUbuntu: ‘I am I When We Are’
Why Didn’t Ancient Philosophers Eat Meat?
The religious and ethical debates surrounding animal sacrifice in ancient Greece and Rome, abstinence from animal food. … Continue readingWhy Didn’t Ancient Philosophers Eat Meat?
Knights Templar: The Powerful Military Order During the Crusades
Their skill as warriors, their financial acumen, and the legends of their hidden riches continue to captivate imaginations worldwide. … Continue readingKnights Templar: The Powerful Military Order During the Crusades
‘Universe 25’: The Rat Colony Experiment
This ‘Universe 25’ idea comes from American scientist John Calhoun. He creates an ‘ideal world’ where rats will live and breed. … Continue reading‘Universe 25’: The Rat Colony Experiment
Fall of the Aztecs
The collapse of the Aztec civilization remains a profound turning point in history, symbolizing the devastating effects of colonial conquest and cultural transformation. … Continue readingFall of the Aztecs
How Nazi Germany Created the Volkswagen Beetle
“Well, sometimes Ledwinka looked over my shoulder and sometimes I looked over his.” –Ferdinand Porsche on designing the Volkswagen. … Continue readingHow Nazi Germany Created the Volkswagen Beetle