What’s the oldest funicular still running?
That title goes to the Giessbach funicular in Switzerland, operating since 1879.
The History of Ukraine and Russia: A Complex Relationship
Ukraine was under Russian domination for a long time. However, it has not always “belonged” to Russia in a straightforward way.
Who created Israel?
After the First World War, the League of Nations entrusted Britain with a mandate over Palestine (1920-1948)…
The Capitol Dome Reigns Supreme: Washington’s Urban Planning Secret!
Still enforced in 2025, this law keeps skyscrapers at bay.
Cocaine in Coca-Cola: The Fizzy Secret of History!
Invented by John Pemberton as a remedy for fatigue and headaches…
Pope Francis’ Humble Burial: A Departure from Tradition
Papal funerals are steeped in centuries-old traditions.
Is the war in Ukraine really Europe’s worst conflict since World War II?
The Ukraine-Russia war involves large-scale conventional warfare, with frontlines spanning hundreds of miles…
Who owns Alaska?
This transaction, known as the “Alaska Purchase” or derisively as “Seward’s Folly,” was initially met with skepticism by some Americans…
In 2013, Pope Francis declared that homosexuality is not a crime, condemned laws criminalizing it as “unjust,” and urged bishops to welcome LGBTQ people
From September 5–7, 2025, over 1,200 LGBTQ Catholics joined a historic pilgrimage to Rome during the Holy Year, marking the first time such an event appeared on the official calendar.
Halloween, celebrated on October 31, has its roots in the Celtic tradition of Samhain, which dates back more than 2,500 years and marked the end of summer and the time when the veil between the living and the dead was at its thinnest.
Costumes, carved pumpkins, and “trick-or-treat” were popularized in America in the 19th century by Irish immigrants.
