All posts by Jamie Frater

Telling the time in the ancient world was tricky; trying to describe the past between different cultures was almost impossible.

Doctor Doolittle famously sang of his urge to talk to the animals. Over the years, many great minds have wanted

We like to think of time as an unshakable force, ticking away with military precision in measured increments. But here’s

Everyone loves a good view, right? There are even entire TV shows dedicated to houses and buildings that provide the

The Renaissance was a vibrant period in history, taking place between the 14th and 17th centuries. The modern world emerged

While it can’t really compare in size or impact to the 1960s British Invasion led by the Beatles, there was

The universe is full of awe-inspiring sights like colorful nebulae, giant planets of swirling gas, and brilliant stars that shine

As times change, so do the ways people spend their leisure time. The hobbies and pastimes that once defined American

You’ve heard these names for pretty much your whole life. You’ve been told tales about what these people supposedly did,

The River Thames is the whole reason that London exists. Running through the city’s center, it has provided water and