Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century ushered a revolution in communication that would forever transform the course of human history. Prior to this pivotal moment, books were painstakingly copied by scribes, making them rare and accessible only to a select few. The
In a time when infections were often fatal, a remarkable discovery was made that would change the course of medical history. Alexander Fleming, a Scottish bacteriologist, stumbled upon penicillin by chance. His initial observation involved a mold contaminating his bacterial cultures, which unexpecte
On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path.
Scores of people perished, and many more s