5 of Savannah’s Lesser-Known Historical Events Since its founding in 1733 by General James Oglethorpe, Georgia’s First City has had the front row seat—and even taken center stage—in a number of historical events. From the Revolutionary and Civil wars to shining as the dreamy southernbackd...
If you’re looking to take a break from all the generic Hollywood films debuting in theaters and on streaming every week, and dip your toes into the realm of cinematic unorthodoxy, here are 15 awesome lesser-known movies with unconventional stories. Related:25 Trippy Movies That Feel Like a...
This was the premiere of the documentary film "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" -- which tells the story of a lesser-known WWII tragedy involving Japanese fascists and British prisoners of war (POWs) -- on the island, where it occurred. In October 1942, "Lisbon Maru," a cargo vessel r...
Comet Donati has two major distinctions that make it stand out in history. First, it is also known as “Lincoln’s Comet” because it was seen by the soon-to-be US president. When Lincoln observed Comet Donati in 1858, he was just a young Senate candidate from Illinois. Lincoln was sai...
This contribution records some little known facts concerning the earlier and most recent history of the Makapansgat hominid site. Some factors that have influenced this history are considered and a chronicle of the valley and its environs is provided. The impact of the historical determinants on ...
Stretching from the founding of the CPC to the takeover of old financial institutions and the establishment of the Renminbi’s status in the country’s financial market, the exhibition displays the main figures, activities and events in the CPC’s financial history in Shanghai, including the Chi...
It's time to explore these lesser-known NYC attractions. These underrated sights and activities range from overlookedparkstoquirky museumsand historic buildings that have narrowly missed the best-of lists. For more under-the-radar gems in NYC, check out theseoff-the-beaten-path tours,hidden resta...
There has been a tower on the site since the 12th century, but the 12th century tower was destroyed at the command of King Henry VIII in 1544 when the Scots refused to marry Mary Queen of Scots to his son Edward, resulting in the unsuccessful revenge period known as the ‘The Rough Woo...
Celebrating the Lesser-Known 'Holidays' Recently I was reminiscing with one of my current co-workers about the monthly company enewsletter that the local media company I used to work for would distribute. It was just a one-page PDF file that highlighted local events the newspa... JESSICA ...
these wonders of the world include everything exquisite created by man. Many of us are more than familiar with all the major facts that make the wonders of the world special. Yet, there are some facts which most of us are not aware of. Below are some of such lesser-known facts about ...