Genghis Khan, originally named Temüjin, died in Xingping, Western Xia, in present-day Ningxia, an autonomous region of China. Rising from humble beginnings, he established the largest contiguous empire in history, the Mongol Empire. Known for his innovative military tactics and psychological warfare, he conquered much of Asia and extended his domains into Europe. The name … Read more
One of the most famous paintings in the world, the Mona Lisa, was stolen from the Louvre in France. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 1500s, it was acquired by King François I of France after Leonardo moved to the Loire Valley in 1516. After the French Revolution in the late 18th century, the … Read more
George A Wheeler from New York is granted a US patent for the escalator, a moving staircase. We take for granted Wheeler’s flat-step moving staircase: today they can be found in towns and cities across the world. However, Wheeler’s moving staircase was never built. Charles Seeberger, inventor from Massachusetts working for the Otis Elevator Company, … Read more