At the age of 20, William S. Harley came up with an idea of a small engine with a displacement of 116 cc and 102 mm flywheels. With the help of his childhood friend, Arthur Davidson, they worked days and nights on their motor-bicycle prototype. The very first Harley-Davidson motorcycle was finished in 1903. Upon … Read more
Amon Leopold Goeth was camp commander of the Plaszow concentration camp from February 1943 until September 1944. In the photograph he can be seen standing on his balcony preparing to shoot prisoners. Amon Leopold Goeth (German: Amon Göth) the villain of the movie Schindler’s List, was born in 1908 in Vienna, Austria. At the age … Read more
Extremists assassinate Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in Cairo (1981). The assassins’ bullets ended the life of Anwar Sadat — a man who earned a reputation for making bold decisions in foreign affairs. The reputation was based in large part on his decision in 1977 to journey to the camp of Egypt’s foe, Israel, to make … Read more
Bobby Fischer is considered by many to be the greatest chess player who ever lived. In this particular simultaneous exhibition, he won 47 of the matches, drew 2 and lost 1. He lost to Donn Rogosin, not a well-known player. Fischer was 21 during this tournament. [wp_ad_camp_1] Bobby Fischer is playing white in this tournament, … Read more
Our world can be a cruel place. Below are unforgettable images before some of history’s famous tragedies collected from various periods in our past. George Mallory and Sandy Irvine and few other climbers found dead or disappeared attempting to conquer the highest mountain in the world – Mt. Everest. Though supported by Royal Geographic Society, … Read more
There have been many stories told of secret, hidden possessions that were buried away during years of war or turmoil. Though they remained still and unseen for…