Cornelius Vanderbilt, the ‘Commodore’: the first of the robber barons. The Civil War broke his heart, but made his second fortune. Cornelius was born in 1794 on Staten Island among the harbours that ...
Delve further into ancient cultures, famous figures from antiquity and monumental historical events. Let us entertain you in unexpected and exciting ways, revealing the connections and unearthing the ...
In 1952, a dense smog settled over London, killing at least 4,000 and sending many more to the hospital. Its causes? A deadly mixture of weather and coal ...