Learn about the invention and history of gears from ancient times to the present and how gears have developed through time. Gears are mechanical devices made up of disks with teeth (“cogwheels”) that ...

A wheeled bull figurine from 3950–3650 BC was discovered in Europe, and it is the oldest identified object that has a wheel. The origin and invention of the wheel can be traced back to our natural ...

Perilaus constructed a hollow bronze bull and confined the offenders within before heating the brazen bull to a red-hot temperature. This engraving by Hans Burgkmair ((473–1531) depicts the use of ...

From the 16th century onward, the best cartographers of their time crafted some of the most detailed maps of Tartaria in history. In many derogatory titles that had little to do with the actual ...

Learn about the fascinating history of geometry, from its first known application in ancient civilizations to its relevance in current science and technology. Ancient civilizations in places like the ...

Historically associated with displeasured overtones, the image of giantesses in popular culture has evolved to reflect shifting cultural views on women's assertiveness. The name “Gigantes” is used to ...

Rudolf Einstein was not pleased with Albert's slovenly appearance as he began his new teaching in Berlin in April 1914. As a third-party investor in the biggest local textile mill, Baruch & Sons, ...

In the Middle Ages, the imaginary is an integral part of reality. The world of that time cannot be conceived otherwise. Within this panorama, both real and wonderful, plants play a major role in ...

Although "oni" is frequently synonymous with "malevolent" or "frightening," instances arise where oni are venerated as guardians or divine beings. The conventional perception of oni often depicts them ...

The future of humanity lies in vertical cities instead of horizontal ones. The Dubai City Tower is an architectural marvel that breaks all the rules. The original plan for the Dubai City Tower called ...