Tag: historic

In a momentous archaeological breakthrough, a team of experts in Denmark has uncovered an 8cm iron knife adorned with what is believed to be the oldest runic inscription ever discovered in the country. Dating back nearly 2,000 years, this finding stands as a testament to Denmark’s ancient past...

In Parts 2 and 3, I derived a generalised series of equations for constructing the body and the corners of a violin soundboard, based off the works of Kevin Kelly. In this section, I will superimpose this generalised framework onto the works of Nicolò Amati, Antonio Stradi...

There’s no question that the Supreme Court, like so many other institutions in the US, is under increasing scrutiny, facing growing skepticism — and sometimes downright hostility — from the broader American public. Many things have contributed to this changing attitude, including M...

Last Sunday, the author and their children visited the Aqueduct of the Free Waters, a very outstanding and historically valuable large hydraulic facility in Lisbon. On the first Sunday of each month, it is also open to the public for free, and the author naturally took the opportunity to visit. &...

One of the world’s greatest metropolises is Istanbul. The attractions of this city in Turkey will delight any fan of the Orient, mysterious histories, fascinating buildings, shopping and good food. [Photo by Abdullah Ghatasheh from Pexels] Istanbul, built like Rome on seven...