Can You Play Chess?

The attacking infantry advances, their elephants already having broken the defensive line. The king tries to retreat, but the enemy flanks him from the rear. Escape is impossible. This isn’t a real war— nor is it just a game. Over the 1,500 years of its existence, chess has been known as a military strategy tool, a metaphor for human affairs and a measure of genius. 

Find out about its history.

Can You Change your Sleep Schedule?

Perhaps you are recovering from our change of hour. But.... are you an early bird or a night owl? Explore how your circadian system acts as an internal clock to keep your body functioning.

Papa English: 7 Most Useful English Expressions with "Have"

The Origins of Halloween

How much do you know about this tradition?

Do the quizz and find out!

The Fascinating History of Cemeteries

Spindly trees, rusted gates, crumbling stone, a solitary mourner: these things come to mind when we think of cemeteries. But not long ago, many burial grounds were lively places, with gardens and crowds of people -- and for much of human history, we didn’t bury our dead at all. 

How did cemeteries become what they are today?