A young Lamborghini owner in China recently got his five minutes of online fame by trying to barbecue some skewered pork with the car’s fiery exhaust and incurring about $80,000 in repair costs.
How Did Cleopatra Die? Inside The Mysterious Demise Of Egypt’s Last Pharaoh
In 30 B.C., Cleopatra died by suicide after she allowed a poisonous snake to bite her bare breast. At least, that’s how the story goes.
The Remarkable Life Of Eugène-François Vidocq, The Ex-Con Who Invented Modern Detective Work
After escaping from prison several times in the early 19th century, Eugène-François Vidocq turned himself in — and went on to revolutionize policing.
Sarah Forbes Bonetta: The African Princess Who Became Queen Victoria’s Goddaughter
Born a princess of the Yoruba people in West Africa, Sarah Forbes Bonetta was kidnapped by a rival king at an early age. Then in a twist of fate, she was taken to Victorian England.
This Week In History News, May 23 – 29
Germany officially recognizes the Namibian genocide, Viking ships found thanks to centuries-old drawings, castle thieves steal rosary beads that belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots.
This Caterpillar’s Camouflage Is On a Another Level
The Common Baron Caterpillar is a true master of camouflage. When it positions itself perfectly on a mango tree leaf, it is nearly impossible to spot, even if you know it’s there.