Who Wrote the First Detective Novel?
For a long time, I mostly read science-fiction stories, but I love film noir and Ed Brubaker’s comics, so I decided to embrace my interest… Read More »Who Wrote the First Detective Novel?
July 2023
Who Invented Parmesan Cheese?
Parmesan Cheese is my favorite cheese. I buy it in quantity from Italy because I eat a lot of it, and it’s weirdly cheaper for… Read More »Who Invented Parmesan Cheese?
When Were the First Olympics in History?
Living in France, it’s hard not to have heard of the 2024 Summer Olympics, as they’ll take place in Paris–and all around the city. It’s… Read More »When Were the First Olympics in History?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a Revolutionary Innovator
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a pioneering 19th-century engineer, left an indelible mark on the world of engineering, transport, and construction. Born into an esteemed family of… Read More »Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a Revolutionary Innovator
What is the First Rap Song?
I’m not the bigger hip-hop fan out there, but I found the history of the genre fascinating, mostly because of how it tells a story… Read More »What is the First Rap Song?
Who Discovered The Northwest Passage?
I’ve been strangely fascinated by the story of the discovery of the Northwest Passage. Not so much by the discovery in fact, but by the… Read More »Who Discovered The Northwest Passage?
Who Invented Golf?
I used to play golf. I went to see the movie “The Legend of Bagger Vance” in the theater and I liked it. What stayed… Read More »Who Invented Golf?
What is Pixel Art and Who Invented It?
I grew up on 8-bit games and their aesthetic has for me nostalgic values. I’m certainly not alone in that case and it even became… Read More »What is Pixel Art and Who Invented It?
Who Designed The Titanic?
A recent tragedy has brought back the Titanic in the news. Beyond people discussing once more about James Cameron’s movie, there were back jokes and… Read More »Who Designed The Titanic?
Ada Lovelace, The Countess Who Knew How To Code
Born Augusta Ada Byron, Ada Lovelace was a mathematician and author who seemed for a long time fated to be forgotten, like so many women… Read More »Ada Lovelace, The Countess Who Knew How To Code
What Was the First Museum?
Since when do we put our history in public places for the world to visit against a little fee? You go to the museum to… Read More »What Was the First Museum?
Who Invented the TV Remote Control?
You may think I’m old, but do you remember the Married… With Childen episode in which Peg took Al’s TV remote control to get what… Read More »Who Invented the TV Remote Control?