How The Caerlaverock Castle Withstood an Entire English Army in 1300

Caerlaverock Castle (Castle of the lark) is a moated triangular castle first built in the 13th century — one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses. Photo credit: Simon Ledingham The Caerlaverock Castle is located on the southern coast of Scotland, with its imposing sandstone walls and unique triangular shape designed primarily for the defense of its … Read more

9 Earliest Videos in History

How the movie industry became the giant that it is today is all thanks to the amazing people (back in the 1880s) who experimented with photos, stitching them together to produce the illusion of a motion picture. Whether you’re a cineaste or just a regular movie buff, these nine of the earliest films ever made … Read more

Watch What Happens When You Are Disrespectful At The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Credit: gwtoday.gwu.edu The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was first built in 1921 to honor soldiers who died in World War I but couldn’t be identified. The monument was expanded in 1931 and now honors all unknown soldiers. The Tomb of the Unknowns lies on top of a hill looking over Washington D.C., at the … Read more