Columns Written by Qamar khan Qureshi.
The Vintage News Aug 24, 2018 Steve Palace If someone wanted wealth in 17th century Iceland there was a surefire method of achieving it… strike a deal with a buddy to make a pair of necropants. Also known as “nábrók,” or “nábrækur,” the macabre garment comes from ancient folklore and resembles something from Harry Potter by … Read more
The Vintage News May 14, 2018 Kristin Thomas Known for its medieval monuments, ancient cathedrals, and picturesque Sicilian countryside, Cefalú in Italy is a top touristic destination that attracts millions of visitors yearly. While tourists are busy checking out Cefalú’s historic attractions that date back to at least 3rd century B.C., also on hand is a … Read more
The Vintage News May 15, 2018 E.L. Hamilton Venetia Burney was an 11-year-old girl eating breakfast with her mother and grandfather in Oxford, England, in March 1930. Her grandfather, a retired head Oxford librarian, read aloud some exciting news in the London Times: Scientists at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, had photographed a planet long suspected of … Read more
The Vintage News May 16, 2018 Stefan Andrews Ideally, monarchs go down in history remembered for their great accomplishments, but that was not the case with Adolf Frederick of Sweden. This 18th-century king is instead remembered for his over-vigorous preparation for Lent. His fondness for a traditional Swedish sweet bun called semla (plural selmor) ultimately led to his death, … Read more
October 9, 2018 by Paulo Coelho Illustration by Ken Crane Nasrudin is walking past a cave when he sees a yogi, deep in meditation, and he asks the yogi what he is searching for. The yogi says:‘I study the animals and have learned many lessons from them that can transform a man’s life.’ ‘A fish once saved my … Read more
The Vintage News May 11, 2018 Stefan Andrews Research reveals that in the Middle Ages, different strains of Mycobacterium lepraethrived in Europe as the gruesome disease commonly called leprosy raged, known for causing excessive damages to the skin and nerves. The disease, which can also affect the respiratory system and eyes, is today considered eradicated in Europe, … Read more
October 5, 2018 by Paulo Coelho According to the dictionary: from the Latin justitias: conformity with the law; act of giving to each what belongs to them; equity; group of magistrates and the people who work with them. According to Jesus Christ: You have heard that they were told, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a … Read more
