Hanna Jackson 
It will surprise you to realize that a number of the most horrible disasters that left the world in shock were almost ignored in historical records. There are many reasons that made these stories being ignored altogether. It could be that such disasters weren’t serious enough. It could as well be that such disasters happened … Read more
Geishas have been part of Japanese culture for 400 years. Many Westerners remain in the dark about the life and role of a Geisha The life of a geisha was highly coveted for Japanese women. One hundred years ago, there were about 80,000 geishas in Japan. Today, there are only around 2,000 who uphold the … Read more
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In World War I and World War II, women soldiers served mostly in auxiliary roles and were assigned to non-combat active roles. In 1914 a volunteer nursing service was established by armies in different countries in World War I. Officials estimated that women volunteers relieved 12,000 men for combat in World War I by assuming … Read more
Built in 1874, the Old Cincinnati Library was a thing of wonder in the world. It has 5 levels of large cast iron shelving, checker board marble floors, a foyer, and an atrium lit by a skylight ceiling, the amazing library was truly stupendous to behold. Unfortunately that magnificent maze of thousands of books is … Read more
The ruins of Machu Picchu covered in jungle growth in 1911 photographed by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham. Photo credit: National Geographic In 1911, American archaeologist Hiram Bingham arrived in Peru with his team of explorers with a goal to find Vilcabamba, the last Inca stronghold to fall to the Spanish. While traveling on foot and … Read more