The golden heist
On September 14, 2019, a gang of burglars stole a fully functional 18-karat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, birthplace of one of the most famous British prime ministers, Winston Churchill.
Apr 10, 20252 min read
Celebrate and sing as you watch the evil go poof
On the Twelfth Night of Christmas, the English gather around cider trees to sing, or wassail, a soothing lullaby to the health and production of the crop.
Apr 10, 20252 min read
A Sad Day for Assad
Within two weeks of initiating a surprise offensive, opposition forces in Syria captured the capital of Damascus, toppling the...
Feb 15, 20254 min read
Yoon's presidency in turmoil
The South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, shocked his nation as he proclaimed martial law on Dec. 3, 2024.
Feb 13, 20254 min read
Night Ride to Kaifeng
In central China, a new trend is taking over college campuses...
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Chinese Real Estate in Crisis
After nearly two decades of price appreciation and rapid growth, the Chinese housing market crashed in 2021...
Dec 11, 20243 min read
Cheese Theft
In early October, criminals in the United Kingdom stole 22 tons of cheddar cheese, worth $389,000...
Dec 11, 20242 min read