Wojtek the Bear: The Syrian Brown Bear Who Inspired an Army
Read the amazing story of Wojtek, the bear. There are memorials to this bear in two major cities in Europe. He left an impression on all who met him.
The Cheongsam: Chinese Cultural Attire or High Fashion?
The Cheongsam, the epitome of femininity in China was once made to hide the body. Read the fascinating history of the origins of the traditional garment.
What does SOS mean? How Morse Code Confused the World
What does SOS mean? Many believe that it means Save our Souls or Save this Ship, but it is an offshoot of the system of Morse code. Read this history
The Bundling Bag: Controlling 17th Century Teenage Hormones
The custom of the bundling bag has existed within Western Europe and later North America for over half a millennia. It is allegedly still practiced by some religious New England communities.