Extraterritoriality

Amelia Earheart was a pioneer in the early days of aviation. She became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. She was the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California. In 1937, she se...

25 Aug 202210min

One of the simplest mathematical statements possible is 2+2=4. While the concept is very easy to understand, when you write it down, you have to use mathematical symbols, historically a relatively rec...

24 Aug 202211min

Many people have an idealized view of how science works. They think that someone makes a discovery or publishes a paper, then everyone acknowledges their discovery, and everyone moves on to the next t...

23 Aug 20229min

Sandwiched between the nations of Germany, Belgium, and France is one of the smallest countries in the world.  Given its location, it is a blend of cultures and languages. Likewise, its history has be...

22 Aug 202212min

The quest to conquer space had many problems and many unknowns. Simple, basic things on Earth can be quite difficult in the zero gravity conditions of outer space.  One of the earliest spaceflights fo...

21 Aug 20229min

Jim Thorpe was a Native American of the Sac and Fox Nation. He was born in 1887 in what was then known as the Indian territory and today is known as the state of Oklahoma.  He excelled at every sport ...

20 Aug 202214min

Wars are often notable points that punctuate the historical timeline. It is a period of tragedy, drama, and often geopolitical changes.  However, there are some wars that have been all but forgotten f...

19 Aug 202213min

In 1475, Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in Caprese, Italy.  Over the next 88 years, he left a legacy of paintings and sculptures, unlike any artist before or since.  His art shaped the city he came ...

18 Aug 202213min