In the Modern Era, from the late 15th to the late 18th century, fishing activities were a fundamental concern for coastal populations. These activities could involve shoreline fishing for personal ...

The Regency (1715-1723) refers to the minority period of Louis XV during which power was exercised by the prince of royal blood Philippe II, Duke of Orléans (Philippe d’Orléans). Upon Louis XIV’s ...

There is always an element of naivete when attempting to extrapolate historical events from books that date back thousands of years. Three Wise Men, Macmillan Poster, 1960. But what exactly is the ...

The public’s perception of black cats has always been negative due to their association with evil and superstition, witchcraft, and curses. In Ancient Egypt, people tended to avoid black cats.

It’s unclear whether a single, very high dosage of vitamin C given at the first sign of a cold would be enough to halt the illness. Most scientists today disagree with Pauling’s claim that vitamin C ...

The last major outbreak of the plague in Europe occurred in 1720 and is known as the “Plague of Marseille.” It claimed 40,000 lives out of the 75,000 inhabitants of the Phocean city, which was ...

Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, had a passion for being adorned and coiffed with both taste and extravagance. This was particularly evident in her hairstyles, especially the “pouf” created by her ...

In 2024, air temperatures and ocean temperatures once again reached record highs. According to climate researchers, ocean ...