Few underwater creatures can match the terror induced by the awe-inspiring shark! With razor sharp teeth and jaws that latch on, it's easy to see why the shark is at the top of their food chain. You might be surprised to know that back in the 16th century, sharks were actually called "sea dogs" by mariners. Yet even more intrigued,...
Meet the son of titans Cronus and Rehea, aka the "God of the sea", the "Earth-Shaker", and the "Tamer of horses". When it comes to Greek mythology, Poseidon was responsible for new islands and calm seas in Athens. Those who dared to offend or anger here will feel his wrath in the form of earthquakes, shipwrecks and chaotic springs. All...
Ahoy matey! Get ready to set sail on the ship of ink inspiration, Rrrr you'll be walking the plank! From manly eye patches to tasty rum, cool ships and more, discover the world of pirates out at sea. When it comes to pirates, perhaps the most famous of them all is the notorious Blackbeard. However, it wasn't just his ship...
Aloha! Discover the ancient art of "kakau" and its traditional black ink. Beyond the shirts, flowers and leis, you'll find deep tribal culture in these island inspired designs. When it comes to this famous tattoo style, there are two important things to know. Today's modern tribal designs stem from the traditional Polynesian island art. While, Hawaiian designs on the other...
Grab a pick or strum your fingers, and make your musical talent heard! Aside from the Piano, you might be surprised to know that the guitar is the most popular and widely played instrument in the world. Perhaps that's why so many seem to enjoy it's beautiful tune when played. From blues to jazz, metal, rock, country and more, the...
When you think of Egypt, perhaps the first things that come to mind are the pyramids or even the Great Sphinx. However, it extends far beyond the monuments. Ancient Egypt is said to be the framework for civilization. If there's one thing the Egyptians mastered, aside from moving massive stones that still dumbfound us, it's organization. From religion to writing,...
Dribble your way back in time and you'll find the first instance of basketball taking place back in 1981. Though, you might really be surprised to see peach baskets for hoops and backboards made of wire. From Michael Jordan, the world's great with the most playoff points, to the popular Dallas Maverick owner Mark Cuban, basketball is almost universally admired...
For 200 years, baseball has been one of America's most treasured past times. Two teams, four bases, countless balls, yet only one winner emerges at the end of the game. From the first World Series played back in 1903 to today's record holding New York Yankees with 26 titles, baseball fans have certainly had a lot to cheer about over...
No matter if you're a first-class passenger or the pilot himself, get ready to take-off with these airplane design ideas. Back on December 17, 1903 there was only one plane soaring across the sky, it belonged to the Wright Brothers. However, today there are more than 200,000 flights that span the globe on a daily basis. Of those flights you...
It's been said that for a gladiator to die well, he must never cry out nor beg for mercy in combat. The dishonor of defeat and weakness was only deemed noble by spectators though a good death. You might be surprised to know that back in ancient Rome, Emperors performed as gladiators themselves, such as Titus, Caracalla, and Didius Julianus...
