After declaring independence from Great Britain on July 4th, 1776, the new nation of America recognized their need for an official Seal. They immediately organized a committee consisting of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams for the designing of the Great Seal of the United States. This initial committee …
The history of Sudoku is a story which begins in the United States, travels around the world, and returns back to the United States after twenty six years. Almost everyone today has seen a Sudoku puzzle. The uncompleted 9X9 number grids can be found in the majority of newspapers, puzzle …
In 1829 Dr. Nathanial Ward became highly aware of the harmful effects the factories of London were having on the quality of air surrounding his home. While performing an experiment he inadvertently made a discovery which would lead to the establishment of terrariums and provide proof of the need for …
“Not all treasure is Silver and Gold” The history behind the Ice Mine in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, is a story of sought for treasure and mystery. Off the beaten path, it is a wonder to see. Although not actually a Mine, but around a 34-foot-deep shaft into the Earth, Ice is …
I am pleased to offer the following guest post by Nicolai Anichkin. I respect his thoughts and find them interesting. The post may require a bit of understanding for the Voynich Manuscript beforehand, however. I’ve previously written a summary on the VM which might help fill you in on what …
Exploring for lost treasures, ancient civilizations, hidden knowledge, and forgotten places or artifacts is an exciting endeavor! Realizing that around the next corner of research, an amazing discovery could be revealed, encourages a searcher to keep on! And even though one never knows what might be found, possibilities always exist! …
Published in 1891, along with the game of Seven Sleepers, the 24 Puzzle challenges a player to find a way to move 8 pawns from one side of an 8×8 checkered board to the other side. This must be done in 24 single or multiple moves. My favorite sentence within …
Sitting on one of my book shelves is a tiny 3×5 inch book from 1833 entitled The Youths’ Guide. It contains selections gathered from the letters of Lord Chesterfield to his son and additions from other eminent authors. The book is a wealth of knowledge; and the writer hoped those …
In 1960, a Belgian explorer, Jean de Heinzelin de Braucourt (1920-1998), discovered one of the earliest and most curious mathematical artifacts known to us today. Named the Ishango Bone, after the region from which it was found and material used for its fashion, this historical object provides an intriguing glimpse …
Rennes le Chateau is a tiny village in the south of France with an incredibly rich history. Because of this, the remote hilltop, and the surrounding area, is full of fantastic tales of lost treasure, dangerous secrets, and hidden messages. To what degree Truth rests in these accounts is not …
