Abbey of Thelema: The Italian villa where occultist Aleister Crowley shocked the world

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 remains of a leprosy victim from 5th century Britain leads to new research findings, including the role of red squirrels

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

A Heldreich’s pine in Italy is named Europe’s oldest tree at 1,230 years, when King Charlemagne lived and the Vikings raided

The Vintage News Jun 1, 2018 Stefan Andrews Getty Images If you’re looking for the world’s record-breaker when it comes to the oldest tree on the planet, experts say head to the Great Basin National Park in the United States and search for a bristlecone pine with an age determined to be a flabbergasting 5,065 years. … Read more

Treasure – Roman Gold Ring Found with a Metal Detector in an English Field

The Vintage News Aug 14, 2018 Nancy Bilyeau Getty Images Searching for valuables from the Roman age in the fields of England is a popular pastime — if a frustrating one for many who pursue dreams of glory. But for one amateur with a metal detector, the search just paid off big time, with the discovery … Read more

پہاڑوں کی شہزادی، سلینہ خواجہ کا ایک اور اعزاز

نو سالہ سلینہ خواجہ جو کہ ایبٹ آباد کی مکین ہیں کا ایک اور شاندار ورلڈ ریکارڈ۔  سلینہ نے اگست کے مہینے میں ’ولیو سر‘ نامی چوٹی سر کر کے قوم کا سر ایک دفعہ پھر فخر سے بلند کر دیا۔ یہ چوٹی چھ ہزار چار سو پینسٹھ میٹر بلند ہے اور سلینہ خواجہ اسے … Read more

Amazing Story of a Seven-Year-Old who Survived Niagara Falls

The Vintage News Aug 11, 2018 Barbara Stepko Horseshoe Falls Over the years, people have gone down Niagara Falls in a wide variety of contraptions: wooden barrels, a rubber ball, a kayak, even a Jet Ski. But the most impressive descent took place on July 9, 1960, when seven-year-old Roger Woodward went over the Falls wearing … Read more

Hitler Plotted to Assassinate Churchill with…Exploding Chocolate

The Vintage News Aug 4, 2018 Steve Palace For years before World War II broke out, Winston Churchill had warned the British government of Adolf Hitler’s growing influence. When he was elevated to Prime Minister in 1940, Churchill became a major obstacle to the Führer, rallying the Establishment and its people and inspiring them to fight … Read more

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