In 1941, Rudolf Hess flew to Scotland by himself and attempted to negotiate peace behind Hitler’s back Mar 12, 2018 Domagoj Valjak Courtesy: The Vintage News Rudolf Hess was an original member of Hitler’s notorious Nazi Party and one the most powerful officials of the regime in Germany. He started his career in the party as … Read more
An omnipresent image of Japanese culture is that of the samurai, the “all-masculine” warrior who will decapitate an enemy in cold blood, or who will commit seppuku if he is to keep the honor of his name. When thinking of Japanese women from history, a common image might be that of the geisha, the woman … Read more
More than just being one of the most challenging projects in the history of mankind and one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World, the Great Wall of China is arguably the greatest symbol of the Chinese nation and its culture. With a history stretching back more than 2,000 years and a total length of 13,171 miles, this architectural … Read more
According to statistics, most companies expire after their 40th or 50th birthday. Their endurance depends on the dynamics of economic upheaval, their reputation and their adaptability to the needs of the customers–a top priority at any successful company. Some business have beat the average and persisted for 500 or even over 1,000 years. The records of the … Read more
