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Albert Speer: The Not-So-Good Nazi
At the Nuremberg trials Albert Speer had been alone among the accused in showing remorse. Yet that appeared self-serving. After his release from prison the Nazi architect turned writer, portraying himself as an unwitting technocrat. After his death his direct involvement in the Holocaust came up.
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SpaceX’s Starship: The Dawn of a New Golden Age of Space Flight?
Following the glorious days of the Apollo missions (1961-1975), manned spaceflight had a setback. Now NASA intends to go back to the Moon, but its rocket (SLS), is prohibitively expensive. By contrast, SpaceX's Starship unprecedented ratio of huge size and low cost will revolutionize space travel.
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10 Great Inventions That Changed the World
Scientific discoveries and technological advances have radically transformed the world we live in. Compared to the long period of human history, most great inventions were made relatively recently. This is a list of 10 inventions that have profoundly transformed society and our lives.
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11 Reasons Earth Is Uniquely Equipped for Life
What are some of the peculiar features favoring life that Earth does have but other planets don't? Read on to learn 11 of these important aspects.
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10 Archeological Discoveries That Confirm the Reliability of the Bible
The writings of the Bible, the best-selling book of all time, are both spiritual in nature as well as rooted in history. Numerous archeological findings testify to this reality. Find out more about some of these truly amazing discoveries.
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10 Mid-Air Collisions Involving Commercial Airliners
Aviation accidents quickly make headlines, but airline travel is still the safest mode of transportation. The meticulous analysis of incidents furthermore continuously improves its safety. A brief summary of ten mid-air collisions that unfortunately have occurred throughout the history of flight.
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New York's Pencil Towers: A New Breed of Skyscraper
A mix of high property prices, new construction techniques, and extreme wealth has produced a new architectural trend in New York: the super-slender skyscraper.
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10 Messianic Old Testament Prophecies About Jesus Christ
The incarnation of Jesus Christ was predicted long before the events occurred. Pronouncements uttered by men of God who lived centuries apart all find fulfillment in the prophet from Nazareth.
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When Will Man Go to Mars?
Since the early days of space exploration, people have been dreaming of going to Mars. It took only 12 years from Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, until the first moon landing of Apollo 11. Yet 50 years on Mars is still a huge challenge. Will we eventually take off for the red planet?
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10 Famous Scientists Who Also Believed in the Christian God
Some modern societies regard science and religion as mutually incompatible, yet many great past scientists were committed Christians. Did you know about any of these?
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10 Amazingly Weird Buildings From Around the World
Some consider architecture the mother of all arts, combining artistry and science. Here are 10 crazy buildings and unconventional designs that became famous landmarks.
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Magda Goebbels: First Lady of the Third Reich
Magda was a well-educated, multilingual girl with a Jewish stepfather. She was the wife of Joseph Goebbels, the mastermind behind Nazi Germany's propaganda machine.
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Going Electric: When Should You Buy an Electric Car?
Green Mobility: electric cars (EVs) are gradually becoming mainstream. What you need to know about EVs when considering jumping on the bandwagon.
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50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Few human achievements are on par with the moon landing. 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing by Apollo 11 on 20 July 1969. A time to be inspired by the feats of the past and reflect on the future of space exploration.
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The Top 10 Things to Do in Berlin
Once a divided city, Berlin today stands for freedom and diversity. Whether you happen to be in the German capital for business or for leisure, you'll always find something to do. Make sure not to miss these top sights.
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10 Failed Attempts to Kill Hitler
Adolf Hitler saw himself as Germany's saviour and believed he had been called by providence. While it is indeed remarkable how he evaded or survived over 40 attempts on his life, he would instead turn out to be Germany's (and the world's) devastator.
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Astronomy for Beginners: Observing the Moon
Compared to other planets, Earth has an exceptionally large moon. Begin exploring the celestial sphere by observing our beautiful natural satellite.
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10 Milestones of Space Exploration
Man has always been fascinated by the sky. Space exploration in earnest began in the 20th century. Here is a recap of man's remarkable achievements in search of new frontiers.
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Tesla Motors and the Transportation Revolution
A recently-established California car manufacturer is spearheading the transport revolution from petrol engines to all-electric cars.
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10 Amazing Facts About Our Solar System
Curious and interesting facts about our solar system.
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Hillary Clinton's Deteriorating Health
Few jobs in the world are as crucial as that of president of the United States. A proper medical exam should be mandatory for all candidates.
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10 Facts to Know About Planet Mars
Mars has fascinated people from ancient times. In 1976, we got the first picture from its surface. Mars is also the most studied planet besides Earth. A manned Mars landing will surely be the next big step in space exploration. Here are some interesting and curious facts about the Red Planet.
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What Does the Apple Logo Stand For?
Few brands have such an iconic and widely recognized logo as Apple. How did it originate and what does it stand for?
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10 Amazing Facts About the Bible
The Bible is the most read book in the world. Find out what makes the Bible stand out and why it is called the book of books.
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The Kingdom of Little People in Cina
The dwarf village that opened in China in 2009 has been controversial from the start. Check out two viewpoints and make up your own mind.
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Reliability of the Bible: Daniel Predicted the Rise of Antiochus IV Epiphanes
By some simply considered a collection of myths, the Bible is actually firmly rooted in history. Check out one piece of evidence from the book of Daniel.
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Escape from a North Korean Prison Camp
North Korea's prison camps have outlasted the Nazi labor camps by decades. The horrifying testimony of an escapee reminds the world how man's cruelty persists well into the 21st century.
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The Book Revolution: The Kindle Paperwhite
The written word has been crucial to the advancements achieved by mankind. In the digital age it will become even more ubiquitous.
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Silver - Real Money and Protector of Wealth
In times of inflationary policies precious metals provide a hedge against inflation. Silver being both money and industrial metal has particularly strong fundamentals.
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Mobility in the Future: Benefits of Self-Driving Cars
Driverless cars no longer belong to the world of science-fiction. Along with improved safety features come all sorts of benefits that will make mobility in the future much more enjoyable.
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Valcambi CombiBar - The Credit Card in Gold
Since the availability of easy credit many have been spending beyond their means. The credit card-sized Valcambi gold bar is an excellent way to preserve your wealth and to teach sound money.
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Mars One - The Mission to Establish Human Settlement on Mars (failed)
Following the intense race in the 1960's, the exploration of space came almost to a halt after man set foot on the moon. Four decades on it is about to resume aiming at Mars.
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Kingdom Tower - The World's Tallest Skyscraper
Since ancient times man has had the desire to build tall structures. With advances in building materials in the 19th century began the era of skyscrapers. Now the construction of the first building ever to surpass the 1 km mark is about to begin.
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Reliability of the Bible: Who was King Belshazzar?
The Babylonian king Belshazzar had long been forgotten by secular history, his name being preserved but in the Old Testament. Then an archeological find established his identity, confirming the Bible's historical accuracy and reliability.