#March 25, 1887: The Rahway murder of the “Unknown Woman”.
March 25th, 1887 was a day that changed the town of Rahway, New Jersey, forever. In the cold hours of the early morning, a group of four brothers were walking […]
Why in Havana a nude woman with a fork mount a rooster?
We are in Havana, Cuba, and there’s a mysterious brass statue in Plaza Vieja: A woman sits atop her big, feathery mount, her voluptuous form completely naked except for the […]
The disturbing Victorian fashion of very long hair in 35 Photos
The Victorian era technically spanned from June 20, 1837, until Queen Victoria’s death on January 22, 1901. This was a rather peaceful time in the United Kingdom, a change from […]
March 8: some curiosities about international women’s day
International Women’s Day is celebrated today, on March 8 every year. On this day, people celebrate womanhood, commemorating the inspiring role of a woman in our life. This is an […]
Marula Beer: a great Tradition in South Africa~
Here we are: In South Africa, women transform a tart fruit into a famous sour brew. Even if many have questioned myths about drunken elephants wobbling through piles of fermenting […]