The Greek island of Delos was considered birthplace of the god Apollo, so sacred that while humans could live there, no one could be born or die on its soil
Hluboká, the most romantic castle in Bohemia: Built in 13th century, it was re-modeled to look like a Tudor residence in 19th century
Women workers of WWI: They were vital part of war effort, with the munitions factories especially hazardous, causing injuries and poisonings
The Colosseum opens its top levels after decades of being inaccessible to the public
A comet appearing after assassination of Julius Caesar made Romans believe he was a deity
The Bakhshali invention of nothing, one of the most important concepts in human history
Séance shock queen: Spiritualist Eva Carrière and the era of ectoplasm
The French founder of L’Oreal, world’s largest cosmetics company, admired Hitler and befriended Nazi leaders
Wizard of Oz’s Jerry Maren of the Lollipop Guild is the last surviving Munchkin at age of 97
La Peregrina, the famous pearl discovered on an island near Panama and worn first by Mary I of England
