Narratives
The Unseen Planet In Our Solar System
For millennia, humans were aware of only five planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, observable with basic telescopes or the naked eye under favorable conditions. In the late 18th century, Sir William Herschel, a renowned astronomer, discovered a new planet—a frosty blue one initially mistaken for a star—later recognized as Uranus. It orbits the Sun 19 times farther than Earth and takes 84 years to complete one revolution. Herschel also detected double stars and nebulae. In the mid-1800s, astronomers detected anomalies in Uranus' orbit, leading to the discovery of Neptune in 1846. Despite theories about another planet between Mercury and the Sun, known as Vulcan, corroborated by the peculiar behavior of Mercury's orbit, no concrete evidence surfaced. Einstein's theory of general relativity later explained Mercury's orbit irregularity, suggesting space-time curvature by massive celestial bodies like planets alters orbits. While the Vulcan theory persisted, Einstein's explanation gained traction, and tests during solar eclipses aimed to validate his theory. Additionally, hypotheses about an undiscovered Planet 9 or Planet X beyond Neptune, affecting objects in the Kuiper Belt, emerged. The Nibiru myth, claiming a doomsday scenario in 2012, proved baseless, as calculations disproved its existence. Moreover, the 2011 Comet Elenin briefly misconstrued as Nibiru, dissipated harmlessly. These astronomical mysteries continue to intrigue, shaping our understanding of the solar system's complexities.
By Cudjoe Justice2 years ago in History
Perhaps The Enigmatical History Of The Cerne Abbas Giant Will Be Solved
The Cerne Abbas Giant is a massive chalk figure of a butt-naked man with a bat and a powerful erection that stands in the hills of Dorset, England. Its origins have been a centuries-long controversy, but a recent study suggests it may finally hold the key.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in History
Usual Things in the US That Confuse Non-Americans
One of the first things a foreign visitor notices upon entering the United States is flags. In some respects, the United States is a completely different world from everywhere else, so let's look at what's typical there that confounds visitors. There are American flags everywhere—on houses, schools, even clothing, such as shorts and t-shirts—and they have changed 27 times in American history. The current American flag was not designed by the government, although there was a competition in 1958 to create a new flag design. It was only accepted in 1960 and is currently the nation's longest-lasting flag and the winning flag was created by a 17-year-old Ohio high school student.
By Yuusuf Jawad Olamide2 years ago in History
Challenging Perceptions: The Rural Workhouse
Hopelessness, suffering and despair are words which have become synonymous with Victorian Workhouses. Workhouses were, and still are seen as a heartless way of dealing with the poor and needy. High mortality rates, disease and neglect defined these buildings. The separation of husbands, wives and children alongside manual labour were just a few of the features which made the Workhouse an unattractive place to be.
By Hannah Kane2 years ago in History
A group of children discover a dead body
In a small town nestled between rolling hills and meandering streams, a group of children found themselves entwined in a tale that would alter the course of their innocent lives. The summer sun cast a warm glow over the fields of wildflowers as laughter echoed through the air, marking the beginning of a carefree adventure for Lily, Jake, Mia, and Ethan.
By Austin Spride2 years ago in History
An Inevitable Goodbye
Once upon a time there was a woman named Clara, whose life was full of joy until the day she found a small dog abandoned on the side of the road. His sad brown eyes seemed to beg for compassion, and Clara couldn't resist. She took him home, named him Max, and from that day on, a deep friendship blossomed between the two.
By Miriam Helen2 years ago in History
"Christmas Chronicles: Unveiling Traditions, History & Unity"
Amidst the serene winter night, enveloped in a blanket of snow, a quiet town hummed with anticipation. People hurried through the streets, adorned with shimmering lights and intricate decorations, preparing for a celebration rooted in centuries of tradition:
By Antar Khairi2 years ago in History
