A geologist explains why natural disasters still catch us off guard.
Understanding the Impact of Natural Disasters: A Conversation with Rosa María Mateos How can an eruption on the other side of the planet lead to a “year without a summer”?…
Cuenca has been witnessing the deterioration of its “Palace of Versailles” for decades. There are some who have suggested making changes to it.
The Revival of Gosálvez Palace: An Enduring Treasure in Cuenca Gosálvez Palace, a magnificent mansion built in the early 20th century in Casas de Benítez (Cuenca), stands near the picturesque…
a large wooden airplane
On November 2, 1947, thousands of people gathered near the port of Long Beach, California, without knowing they were about to witness a historical moment. Before them stood a massive…
Ode to rounded corners, the design feature that has once again validated Steve Jobs’ vision.
Let’s pay a small tribute to a visual element that we almost never pay attention to, but that is already an integral part of our lives. Let’s talk about rounded…
Iceland’s public television didn’t air programs on Thursdays. Since that time, the tale of a Thursday “baby boom” has emerged.
History of Television in Iceland For approximately twenty years, Iceland decided not to broadcast television on Thursdays. The decision was rooted in a variety of reasons but inadvertently triggered an…
A million-dollar luxury yacht sank just 200 meters from the dock.
What should have been a day to celebrate ended in disaster off the Turkish coast. A luxury yacht, valued at approximately one million dollars, sank for only 15 minutes after…