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Society & Culture

Top Museums in Europe

Europe is home to some of the world's greatest museums, displaying a cultural kaleidoscope of Western culture from classical busts and Renaissance frescoes to Impressionist landscapes and postmodern sculptures. The Louvre (Paris) The short list has to start with the Louvre, one of those great catchall museums that opens with […]

Science

The Purpose of Chromatography Columns

Chromatography belongs to that family of inventions that really changed the world but few people know it. Some people may guess with the etymology that it basically means "the writing of colors", from the ancient Greek chroma that means color and graphein that means writing. But very of them can really […]

Ancient Tools
History

Fascinating Tools Of Antiquity

One of the primary ways that people differ from the rest of the animal kingdom is through their sophisticated and extensive use of tools. This is something that has characterised even the earliest of human civilization. Looking at antique tools produced by toolmakers from different places, cultures and times provides […]

Other stories

Roulette Facts – Myths and Truth

Roulette is by far one of the most fascinating online gambling, wrapped in mysteries, superstitions, fantastic stories, real dramas and is probably the only game that truly transposes you into the luxurious life of Las Vegas. While slot games have a clear history and a well-defined ancestry, the origin of […]

Travel and living

7 Incredible Honeymoon Destinations

Whether you’re after thrills and adventure, a non-stop party scene, a budget-beating getaway to remember, rest and relaxation, culture and history, or some truly spectacular nature and wildlife, we dish up seven of the best honeymoon destinations the planet has to offer! Best to beat the budget – Portugal With […]

Entertainment

A Brief History of Gambling

There is just something so enticing about the chances of getting something for nothing. I’m not necessarily saying that gambling involves getting something for nothing; of course, it involves a risk, it always does, but isn’t the fact that you may gain so much for doing so little the drive […]

Society & Culture

The History of Wooden Model Ship Building

Model shipbuilding has a long and varied history that spans from antiquity to the present time. People built models for different purposes at various times and places in history. Today, the intricate craft of building model ships is enjoyed by collectors and museums dedicated to the craft of model ship […]

History

The Advent of Hypnotherapy

As hard as this may be for you to believe, the actual history of hypnotherapy dates as far back as recorded history. Perhaps not as well-documented or recorded as other historical facts out there but nonetheless, shamen, witchdoctors, Hindu fakirs, tribal doctors and Indian yogis across centuries and millennia have […]