The Vintage News Nov 8, 2018 Nikola Budanovic During the First World War, it quickly became apparent to the Allies that gasoline had to be spared as much as possible if they intend to come out victorious. Among other things that were implemented in the United States and Britain, an alternative transportation device was introduced ― … Read more
Oct 31, 2018 Ian Harvey Easter Island is home to 887 monolithic carvings, called moai statues. The moai were built by the Rapa Nui, who were native to the island, somewhere between the years 1400-1650. The largest of the moai weigh up to 86 tons and can be as much as 30 feet tall, although the … Read more
The Vintage News Jan 29, 2018 Martin Chalakoski “There once was a time when all people believed in God and the church ruled. This time was called the Dark Ages.”-– Richard Lederer, Anguished English: An Anthology of Accidental Assaults Upon Our Language The Dark Ages is an interesting description of a time of human existence. It is today a somewhat … Read more
The Vintage News Jan 6, 2018 Stefan Andrews For archaeologists, 2017 has been a year of astounding discoveries. It was a year in which the world saw some striking dinosaur fossil finds, such as the case of Halszkaraptor escuilliei. This dinosaur, with its swan-like neck and crocodile teeth, once thrived in modern-day Mongolia. It walked like a duck … Read more
Nov 9, 2018 Tijana Radeska Warriors were inseparable from their weapons, swordsmiths were respected as artisans, and sword making was seen as a ritual. Swords have always been of a great importance in folktales, legends, and historical battles. Many of them passed the test of time, keeping the numerous stories embodied in them. Here are some … Read more
Sep 10, 2018 Marea Harris Flying cars are typically something we see in science fiction films. Most people don’t know that shortly after the Wright brothers built the first flying vehicle in 1903, people were already picturing a future where cars zipped through the air. In fact, the idea of flying machines can be traced all … Read more
The Vintage News Jul 3, 2018 Seth Nowell There are two kinds of people, those who think of Flea Markets as a waste of time and those who see them as a portal to a different dimension — a window into the past. Second-hand goods might evoke feelings and emotions like nothing else can. Objects once … Read more
