Palmanova, known as Palme in Friulian, is a captivating town and municipality situated in the Udine region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located in the northeast of Italy. The town serves as a remarkable example of a late Renaissance star fort, a creation of the Venetian Republic dating back to 1593. Its unique fortifications have earned it a prestigious spot on UNESCO's World … [Read more...] about Palmanova – A Star Fort of the Renaissance in Northeast Italy
Boldt Castle: Tragic Tale of Love
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Thousand Islands region, Boldt Castle stands as a testament to architectural grandeur and romantic ideals. This remarkable edifice, located on Heart Island, New York, boasts a captivating history that intertwines love, tragedy, and ambition. In this article, we delve into the captivating narrative of Boldt Castle, unearthing its tragic … [Read more...] about Boldt Castle: Tragic Tale of Love
On This Day: Historic Krakatau Eruption of 1883
On an early May morning in 1883, the captain of the German warship Elisabeth spotted a cloud of ash and dust rising above the uninhabited island of Krakatau. Little did the captain know that his documentation of this ominous cloud would be one of the first recorded volcanic eruptions from this Indonesian island in at least two centuries. Over the next two months, … [Read more...] about On This Day: Historic Krakatau Eruption of 1883
Orangutan mom, thought to be infertile, gives birth and is captured on camera for the first time
As humans we can only marvel at the animal kingdom and appreciate what a privilege it is when we are granted any glimpse into this special world. At Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, a mom orangutan was captured on camera giving birth and then brought her baby to the staff to show her off in a truly magical moment. The moment was witnessed at the Jersey-based … [Read more...] about Orangutan mom, thought to be infertile, gives birth and is captured on camera for the first time
Researchers Unravel Enigma of Barbegal Watermills, World’s First Industrial Complex
The Barbegal watermill complex, a unique cluster of 16 Roman waterwheels in southern France, was the first known attempt in Europe to set up an industrial-scale complex of machines during the culmination of Roman Civilization in the 2nd century CE. Since the upper parts of the complex were destroyed and no traces of the wooden machinery survived, the mode of operation of these … [Read more...] about Researchers Unravel Enigma of Barbegal Watermills, World’s First Industrial Complex