The Rosetta Stone, uncovered in 1799, proved to be a pivotal discovery for historians and scholars. This intriguing artifact, inscribed with the same message in three distinct scripts—Hieroglyphic, Demotic, and Greek—offered the key to deciphering the long-lost language of the Pharaohs. The brilliant work of Jean-François Champollion, a French… Read More

On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, and the st… Read More