Introduction India, under the colonial rule of British suffered a lot. The oppression, discrimination and exploitation faced by the Indians was one of the worst incidents ever to happen in the human history. If not for the ‘Heroes’ who took a stand and fought against the colonial rule of the British, Indians would still not … Read more
In this edition of uncovering mystical creatures, we will look into yet another breathtaking being, hidden deep inside the caves of the Earth, The Venezuelan Poodle Moth. This bizarre and cute looking creature is guaranteed to take your breath away. 1. What Does The Poodle Moth Look Like? They have a furry body, similar to … Read more
If you are an avid netizen like me, you might have come across a photograph of a spider, well not entirely a spider, with a head shape similar to that of a German Shepherd. Yes, as bizarre as it sounds, this half dog- half spider-like creature exists and they are capable of melting even an … Read more
The Bee sized Hummingbird, admirably known as Zunzuncito in Spanish is the smallest living bird on the planet. Native to the splendid Cuban island and a true treat to the eyes, these colourful and small birds have a big role to play in the ecosystem. Read along to find out more about these precious gems. … Read more
Name : Virginia Elisabetta Luisa Carlotta Antonietta Teresa Maria OldoïniBirth : 22 March 1837Death : 28 November 1899Title : The Countess of CastiglioneHusband : Francesco VerasisChildren : Giorgio Verasis di Castiglione Virginia Oldoini, infamously known as The Countess of Castiglione, was a femme fatale, and an icon in her time, breaking traditional stereotypes, turning eyes … Read more
Drawing a Parallel Human beings, among other vertebrates, are known to be gifted with the art of communicating with one another, be it verbal, written or nonverbal cues. This particular trait of ours makes us superior, as compared to the rest of the animal kingdom. However, Scientists and Researchers have stumbled across a new and … Read more
Claymore Sword Specifications Type Of Weapon : SwordCountry Of Origin : ScotlandName Meaning : Great SwordBlade Length : ~3.5 feetBlade Width : ~2 inchV-Guard Width : ~12.5 inch Grip Length : ~1.5 feetFull Length : 4-5 feetWeight : 2-3 KgsBlade Type : Double EdgedUsed Between : 15th to the 17th centuries General Info The Claymore … Read more
Objective Of War One of the major objectives during war was to capture their enemies alive so that they could be sacrificed in religious ceremonies. For every captive a warrior would rise in rank and gain prestige within their society eventually becoming an elite Eagle or Jaguar warrior. Therefore weapons used by the Aztec warriors … Read more
Statue of Liberty is a world famous statue in New York. However, where does the inspiration come from? Why is the statue called as ‘The New Colossus’? Travelling back to ancient time to the Greek, city of Rhodes there stood a statue of the Sun God Helios. This statue was a colossal one, which inspired … Read more
The Baghdad Battery is also known as the Parthian Battery and is believed to be one of the oldest battery known to man. Baghdad Battery is around 2,200-year-old (from the Parthian period) which comprises of a ceramic jar, a tube of copper, and a rod of iron. It was found in the year 1936, in … Read more
