Humans being horrible to other humans is nothing new. Think of the most brutal thing you can possibly imagine, and it’s almost certain not only has some human done that to another human, but probably some nation did it as a general policy to other humans. Possibly even for the amusement of the masses. And… Read More »
On June 28, 1839, a ship departed Havana, Cuba en route to Puerto Principe. Along with a crew of 7, including two slaves serving as a cabin boy and ship’s cook, the vessel was also packed with cargo worth approximately $60,000, or about $1.7 million today. This included items ranging from wine, saddles, iron castings,… Read More »
“Helicopter’s don’t fly – they just beat the air into submission.” and “Helicopters aren’t aircraft – they’re just ten thousand parts flying in close formation.” are just two of the many tongue-in-cheek sayings which have been levelled at rotorcraft. Yet despite their often ungainly and precarious appearance, it cannot be denied that helicopters are remarkable… Read More »
When a group of different families came together and decided to migrate to California in 1846, they didn’t know the journey would take a year, and some would tragically die along the way. They suffered the wrath of harsh weather conditions, diseases, starvation, and endless walks. Here, we look at some heart-wrenching Donner Party facts.…… Read More »
Did you know that a lack of food wasn’t the real reason for most of the past historical famines? In most cases, bad government policies (sometimes deliberate) contributed to the people’s suffering. A perfect example is the Great Irish Famine, which saw millions of people displaced and an unknown number dead. Here are some heart-wrenching…… Read More »
