Who Invented Astrology?
I am a Sagittarius. I don’t know what that could mean, except that I was born between November 22 and December 21. That said, for… Read More »Who Invented Astrology?
Culture
Who Invented the Etch A Sketch?
I recently learned that the Etch A Sketch toy had been created by a Frenchman. If you want to know, in France, we call it… Read More »Who Invented the Etch A Sketch?
What Was the First Gaming Console Ever Made?
While researching my article about the first video game, I naturally stumbled upon the history of gaming consoles. Having played with an Atari 2600 as a… Read More »What Was the First Gaming Console Ever Made?
What is the Nobel Prize? The story behind the dynamite’s inventor’s last wish
When I was writing about the invention of dynamite, I discovered that the same person behind the explosive substance was also behind the famous prize.… Read More »What is the Nobel Prize? The story behind the dynamite’s inventor’s last wish
What Was the First Video Game?
For some reason, I thought that Pong was the very first video game. I was really wrong, but it’s because it is the first commercially… Read More »What Was the First Video Game?
Who Created Scooby-Doo?
As I may have mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I wrote a book about the history of scripted TV shows in the US.… Read More »Who Created Scooby-Doo?
Who Created the Illuminati?
For a long time, I never really thought about the Illuminati as something other than a conspiracy theorist’s obsession. Then, the Marvel Universe got its… Read More »Who Created the Illuminati?
Who Invented the Crossword Puzzle?
Every morning, I don’t solve a complete NY Times Crossword Puzzle, just what they call “The Mini.” It’s only 5 lines by 5 rows, enough… Read More »Who Invented the Crossword Puzzle?
Who Invented the Unicorn?
I recently learned that the national animal of Scotland is the unicorn. Apparently, it’s because the unicorn was believed to be the natural enemy of… Read More »Who Invented the Unicorn?
Who was the First Witch?
I’m writing about the origins of classic horror monsters like vampires, werewolves, and zombies, but for me, they are mostly creatures of fiction. Strangely, when… Read More »Who was the First Witch?
Margaret Sanger: A Life Devoted To The Birth Control Movement
I never heard about Margaret Sanger before reading the book about the creation of Wonder Woman, The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore.… Read More »Margaret Sanger: A Life Devoted To The Birth Control Movement
Who Invented the Violin?
Last year, I wrote about the invention of the Piano. Since then, I’m thinking of continuing my exploration of the subject as I thought it… Read More »Who Invented the Violin?