Author Biography: russalka

Shedding some light on how the seemingly impossible task of deciphering them was accomplished.

How some foods were named, misnamed or misrepresented.

If you don't know, I think it's time you did!

A light and entertaining account of how it all came about.

I have always been fascinated by mysteries at sea. If you are too, take the quiz!

If you've never heard of Alfred Wegener, here is your chance! His work has been extremely important in the advancement of our understanding of the world.

Secret messages, signals and codes throughout history

A mysterious and tragic creature from the past.

A bloody and controversial episode of WWII.

The life and times of the REAL woman behind the smile.

Fun, but possibly challenging, facts about human anatomy for those of us who have never studied it, but wish we had.

Ten lesser known facts about the Eternal City that you might not have heard about.

The unsung heroes of the Himalayas.

Some blunders you can avoid if you are about to hit the road for exotic and faraway places.

"Oddities" to us, perfectly normal for them!

Egyptomania has been very popular since the discovery of King Tut's tomb 1n 1922. This is a multiple choice quiz. Discover how much you know, and maybe learn a little more!

Here are some astronomical and fascinating facts about our celestial neighbor, the Moon. Check how much you know by playing this quiz.

Curious and interesting trivia about some elements on the periodic table.

Around the world in ten questions. We will keep close to the Equator and come across interesting people and places.

Beware of oddities and quirks. Don't be tricked by what you think you know.