In the heart of Southern Africa lies a complex of ruins, constructed from stone without the use of mortar. This site is known as Great Zimbabwe, a medieval city which grew rich and prosperous. The existence of such a site…
Mutiny and Ned Young: The Sleepiest Man in History?
On the search for a staple food to cheaply feed the slaves that fueled their empire, England sent an expedition to Tahiti to transplant breadfruit trees to the Caribbean. But after spending five months in an idyllic, tropical paradise with…