Prabuddha Archive
Outstanding physicist, electrical engineer, and inventor, Nikola Tesla was several personalities rolled into one. Known as a futurist, this Serbian-American scientist had more than 300 patents to his name, and is credited with the development of alternating current (AC). His works became the basis of laser X rays, robotics, lighting, wireless communication and several other
Ice Ages have always been a mystery to scientists. It’s a period of near-freezing global temperatures that often last millions of years. There were at least five major Ice Ages with approximately 12 periods of glacial expansion over the past one million years. Humans are believed to have developed significantly during the most recent period
The Knights Templar is widely believed to be a secret society whose real purpose of existence is still debated by historians and scholars even today. The Templars, as their members were called, left behind several clues of their actions that have been passed down through generations via ancient manuscripts and hearsay. Founded around 1118 AD,
Rosie the Riveter was not a person in flesh in blood. It was a fictional character created by the US government to encourage women to go out and work during World War 2. With a large number of men joining the US Army, there was a huge labour shortage in the country for industrial activity
The Wild West is often considered one of the most fascinating and colorful periods in American history. It inspired an entire genre of films with cowboys on horseback and gunslingers fighting to wrest control over the arid lands. Yet, only a handful of women from this period are known for their guts and tenacity. Annie
It’s difficult to chronicle the lives of all the great women in history in a single telling. Each one of them impacted the world in a different way. Even after all the years, they continue to be the best examples of true women empowerment. From queens and cultural icons to concentration camp inmates, they often
Many archaeologists admit that discovery of an historical object is often by sheer luck. Many of the greatest treasures in the world were discovered only after nonprofessionals stumbled upon them. Many of these lost objects were being searched for centuries. The same goes for ancient paintings as various major works of art were discovered by
Our first brush with Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was through the history textbook. He was the first European to land in India on 20 May 1948 after setting sail from Lisbon on 8 July 1497. After sailing down the western coast of Africa via Cape of Good Hope, the Vasco da Gama ship took
The American Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865 and remains the bloodiest war in US history. Four years of fighting left nearly 750,000 soldiers dead. It was fought between the Union, largely representing the North, and the Confederate States of South that broke away from America following President Abraham Lincoln’s election. The two
Chinese mythology is rich and complex and dates back to more than 4,000 years. Chinese myths are intertwined with history and reality and make up for some fascinating tales. Chinese gods are often worshipped as historical figures and myths are treated as reality. The three great religious traditions — Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism have all
