In 1969, German archaeologist Wendt discovered seven small quartzite slabs decorated with charcoal drawings and ochre images of animals inside a cave in Namibia – some of the earliest transportable works of art discovered anywhere on Africa. Apollo 11 features a lithic assemblage that is strikingly similar to that found at Hollow Rock Shelter and…
Venus is our closest solar system neighbor; yet how close exactly is she to Earth? Science popularizers may have created the false impression that Venus is always Earth’s closest neighbor through their carelessness, misinterpretation or groupthink. To truly grasp reality we need to examine average distances between planets as they orbit each other over time….
Apollo 11 marked the first time in modern history that humans walked on the Moon. President John F. Kennedy set this national goal and the Apollo 11 mission was executed by an ingenious team who believed man could achieve what seemed impossible. Mission patch Apollo 11 astronauts wanted a special way to commemorate one of…
As sunlight passes through the atmosphere, its wavelengths (color) are scattered by air molecules into all directions, with blue wavelengths being scattered more strongly than others – hence why the sky appears bluer. Atmospheric oxygen is provided to us by microbes known as cyanobacteria through photosynthesis; they produce water and carbon dioxide which plants turn…
Blood moons, or lunar total eclipses, take on a distinct red hue during total lunar eclipses. In 2014-2015’s lunar tetrad some speculated it could be seen as a portent for end times or signposting events to come. Blood Moons occur every full moon night at midnight (in-game). They trigger enemy horde waves to appear, while…
There are so many interesting facts about the Colosseum you may not be aware of, from its construction to its purpose and more! Keep reading to discover even more! It was an enormous monument and took years to construct. A large workforce aided in speeding up this process – especially slaves who helped move Travertine…
Born in 1930, Collins served in the Air Force and flew 78 combat missions during the Korean War. Initially applying twice to become an astronaut but ultimately selected in 1963. Gemini 10, his maiden voyage as command pilot for NASA’s manned space program, marked an important step forward for humanity’s exploration of space. On this…
By artfully manipulating archiveal footage, Apollo 11 manages to be captivating without becoming overly sentimental. This film offers a far superior account of this monumental event than last year’s visually captivating but emotionally superficial First Man. It humanizes this staggering success that may be deeply embedded into American culture but which transcends it and brings…
Why Is The Sky Blue? Our atmosphere scatters light in all directions; air molecules and gases contribute to this scattering process, with blue becoming more often visible due to how light is scattered in this way than any other color. C. V. Raman provides us with this explanation in his excellent book entitled Why Does…
