The Kettle War of 1784

The Kettle War of 1784 was a peculiar military confrontation between the Holy Roman Empire and the Dutch Republic, notable for its minimal violence and…

Lunch atop a Skyscraper

The iconic photograph Lunch atop a Skyscraper, taken in 1932, captures eleven ironworkers casually eating lunch while perched on a steel beam, 850 feet above…

The Origins of Tai Chi

The Origins of Tai Chi Tai Chi, or Tai Chi Chuan, is a traditional Chinese martial art that has its roots in ancient China, dating…