This Was The Most Delicate Commodity On The Silk Road
The Silk Road could have been named for any number of products or ideas traded on it, from tea to Buddhism to its most delicate commodity: glass.
Read MoreThe Silk Road could have been named for any number of products or ideas traded on it, from tea to Buddhism to its most delicate commodity: glass.
Read MoreLike many of Earth's planetary functions, its tiny tilt is made possible through the participation of nearby cosmic entities.
Read MoreThe 2020 death of actor Chadwick Boseman came as a shock to most of his fans and to much of Hollywood — largely because so few knew of his colon cancer battle.
Read MoreThey almost walked free, thanks to using their near-infinite cocaine money to bribe juries. They burned bright, before losing it all. But where are they now?
Read MoreSlipknot are known for their mask, which are meant to be more than just creepy faces. Here's the meaning of every Slipknot mask explained.
Read MoreThe United States often experiences drought-like conditions that cause water shortages. What would happen if the the country ran out of water?
Read MoreMental health issues are more common than you think. And they can affect anyone, including celebrities and athletes.
Read MoreEthiopia is one of Africa's oldest states, with deep ties to Abrahamic religions, and the only African nation to escape European colonization, until 1935.
Read MoreMaria Callas, born Cecilia Sophia Anna Maria Kalogeropoulos, was quite possibly the most famous and most notorious female opera singer in the 20th century.
Read MoreThe threat of Communism from Cuba during the Cold War was real and imminent, or, at least that's what U.S. military generals wanted the public to believe.
Read MoreIf the women and children were afraid, they didn't show it. In the disturbing video that made its rounds on social media, soldiers are leading the group.
Read MorePresident John Adams surprised many when he pardoned John Fries, who was part of a group of farmers protesting a tax on their lands, buildings, and slaves.
Read MoreSergei Krikalev is a Russian cosmonaut, and for many years, he held the record for spending the most time in space - 804 days, nine days, and 39 minutes.
Read MoreA recent survey involving close to 600 respondents revealed a rather surprising choice as KISS' least popular album.
Read MoreThe Holocaust killed nearly six million Jewish people, including Anne Frank, whose personal diary became one of the most important documents of the Holocaust.
Read MoreJohn Wayne is legendary for his cowboy films. But which are the best? These are the best westerns starring John Wayne.
Read MoreActor and comedy legend Andy Kaufman passed away in May of 1984 due to lung cancer when he was just 35 years old. What was his net worth when he died?
Read MoreWhen Christopher Columbus returned to Europe from his Spain-funded voyage to the "Indies," his first stop was in Lisbon, Portugal -- not Spain.
Read MoreSamuel Arnold had participated in discussions about kidnapping President Abraham Lincoln, but he wasn't even around when Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth.
Read MoreMonroe's personal life was intense and tumultuous, captivating the public. Many are still looking for answers about her death by looking into her last months.
Read MoreWhat are the Nephilim? Angels? Demons? Giants? Extraterrestrials? The sheer volume of extrapolations and interpolations is utterly head-spinning.
Read MoreThomas Jefferson believed that the New Testament needed an editor to separate out the moral teachings of Jesus from the myths and miracles found in the Gospels.
Read MoreIt may be just a matter of time before billionaires are capable of sending missions to the moon, perhaps walking on its surface and planting Space X flags.
Read MoreUnsinkable Sam earned fame during World War II for his incredible ability to survive ship sinkings. This is the real story behind Unsinkable Sam explained.
Read MoreDuring a blizzard, wind gusts must reach a speed of at least 35 mph, blowing snow at such an intensity that you can only see ahead a quarter of a mile or less.
Read MoreDusty Hill was a part of ZZ Top, which also included vocalist and guitarist Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard, since its inception in 1969.
Read MoreHere's an in-depth explanation of the Hillside Strangler murders and the apparent motivations of the men behind them.
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