On April 15, 1912, the Titanic—then the world’s largest and most luxurious passenger ship—sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg, taking more than 1,500 lives with it. In 1985, the wreckage of the Titanic was discovered by a French and American expedition about 12,500 feet below the ocean’s surface, and since then, many artifacts from the ship have … [Read more...] about Color Photos Of The ‘Titanic’ That Bring It Back To Life
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The History of Khara-Khoto
Khara-Khoto, also known as "black city," was once a thriving trade hub and center of religious learning in the Gobi Desert. It was founded in 1032 AD as the capital of the Western Xia Dynasty and was captured by Genghis Khan in 1226. Under Mongol rule, the city expanded to three times its original size and enjoyed peaceful existence for nearly 150 years. However, the city fell … [Read more...] about The History of Khara-Khoto