Ian Hernandez
The Surprising Role of Public Lands in U.S. Economic Growth
Tourism Revenue Powers Regional Economies Tourism Revenue Powers Regional Economies (image credits: unsplash) Public lands generate an astounding $45 billion ...
What Led to the Rise and Fall of Prohibition in the U.S.?
The Moral Crusade Behind the Temperance Movement The Moral Crusade Behind the Temperance Movement (image credits: unsplash) The temperance movement, ...
From Bust to Boom: The U.S. State That Just Made an Unbelievable Comeback
The story of transformation is often a compelling narrative, especially when it involves a U.S. state that has risen from ...
America’s Next Big Climate Challenge: Urban Heat Islands
The Hidden Killer in Our Cities The Hidden Killer in Our Cities (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re standing in ...
The Astonishing Success Stories of 10 Start-Ups that Began with Little Money!
Starting a business is often seen as a gamble that requires deep pockets. Yet, several remarkable companies prove that innovation, ...
Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement You Should Know About
Dorothy Height: The Only Woman Among the Big Six Dorothy Height: The Only Woman Among the Big Six (image credits: ...
Peaks of Majesty: 8 States with the Highest Mountain Peaks
of Majesty: 8 States with the Highest Mountain Peaks The United States is home to some awe-inspiring mountain ranges, with ...
10 Roles That Nearly Ruined Famous Actors’ Careers
Ben Affleck in “Gigli” Ben Affleck in “Gigli” (image credits: flickr) Ben Affleck was riding high after hits like “Good Will Hunting” and “Armageddon,” but everything changed in 2003 with “Gigli.” The romantic comedy, co-starring Jennifer Lopez, bombed so badly that it’s still a punchline in Hollywood. Critics tore the film apart, with Rotten Tomatoes …
11 Underrated Female Artists History Almost Erased
Artemisia Gentileschi: The Baroque’s Forgotten Prodigy Artemisia Gentileschi: The Baroque’s Forgotten Prodigy (image credits: flickr) Artemisia Gentileschi was a trailblazer in 17th-century Italy, but her talent was overshadowed for centuries by her male contemporaries. Despite being the first woman admitted to Florence’s prestigious Accademia di Arte del Disegno, her works were often attributed to her …
The 20 Most Beautiful Artworks Ever Created—Ranked by Experts
Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci (image credits: unsplash) It’s almost impossible to start any list of breathtaking artworks without mentioning the Mona Lisa. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 1500s, this portrait has mesmerized millions with her enigmatic smile and mysterious aura. The Louvre Museum in …
