The life of the knocker-upper: How “human alarms” made sure everyone was up for work
Smart, dependable, fond of snacks: Jack the Chacma baboon, employed as a railway signalman
The Republic of Cospaia was created by accident in Italy, yet grew in strength over four centuries
In 1997, NASA was sued for trespassing by men who claim Mars belonged to their ancestors 3,000 years ago
Dutch Royal Barge – The spectacular 19th century water carriage for the King
The French founder of L’Oreal, world’s largest cosmetics company, admired Hitler and befriended Nazi leaders
Canadian artist transforms vintage ring boxes into detailed historical dioramas
The original Batwoman, a wealthy heiress, had acrobatic skills, a Batcave, and a red Bat-Cycle
Chinese elites buried in jade-plated suits threaded with gold, silver, or copper wire
A missing mosaic from Caligula’s ship served as a coffee table in NYC home for 45 years
