His works argued for the possibility of scientific knowledge based only upon inductive reasoning and careful observation of events in nature. Most importantly, he argued science could be achieved by use of a sceptical and methodical approach whereby scientists aim to avoid misleading themselves. ...
“Lunchtime atop a Skyscraper,” captured by Charles C. Ebbets in 1932, is a famous photograph that has come to symbolize the indomitable spirit of American workers during the Great Depression and the construction of iconic skyscrapers, specifically the 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. © Charle...
Zephyr's customers competed in SCCA regional and National events as well as the American City racing League. In the late 90's he was involved in a short lived North American Touring Car Championship's Dodge Stratus factory team that ran in conjunction with CART race weekends. He also made ...
Amelia Earhart was the first woman who ever flew alone across the Atlantic in 1932.She became the first woman pilot in 1935 after flying from Hawaii to California. She began her lifelong dream of flying across the world in 1937.However,her flight went missing on that trip and she was ...
As for these famous historical photos on our list, they are so awesome mainly because they are absolutely unique images that capture some of the most important events in our history. #4 Lunch Atop A Skyscraper, 1932 It’s the most perilous yet playful lunch break ever captured: 11 men ...
Wooley was the only female member of the 1932 Geneva Arms Conference. 52 Don Slater (writer, journalist, activist) Antonio “Tony” Reyes (aka Sanchez) (?) Don was a leading pioneer in the gay liberation movement in the United States. He was instrumental in the founding of many homophil...
The Winter Olympics is one of the most famous sports events. At the first time, many colorful stamps were published to mark the event. The first stamp came out on January 25th, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd Winter Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the Winter ...
Caroline West, my Anglo-German guide for three busy days, runs a guiding, events and culture consultancy called RhineBuzz. In a small, hyper-connected place like this it helps to have someone who can introduce you to the people as well as the places. So ...
Historical Events on January 28 1547:King Henry VIII dies. Edward VI – his 9-year old son – becomes the new monarch. 1573:Freedom of religion is sanctioned in Poland through the Articles of the Warsaw Confederation. 1624:The first Caribbean British colony is found on Saint Kitts Island by...
Despite these uncertainties, the two epics about the fall of Troy and subsequent events have influenced writers throughout history like J.R.R. Tolkien and James Joyce. The use of vivid similes and metaphors as well as the in media res narrative structure—beginning in the middle of the plot...