Baldwin IV had leprosy at a time when it was considered a death sentence as well as a ticket to social ostracism. Instead, he became the King of Jerusalem and a hero to his people.Wikimedia CommonsTwo medieval lepers being denied entry into a town.
Medieval prince Baldwin IV knew his chances weren’t good when he was diagnosed with leprosy at the age of nine.
Before the (relatively recent) discovery of the cure for leprosy, contracting the disease was as good as a death sentence. Read More...
As cold-case investigator Paul Holes prepared to retire in March 2018, he secretly tracked down the Golden State Killer who'd been terrorizing California for 40 years. Jose Carlos Fajardo/MediaNews Group/East Bay Times/Getty ImagesPaul Holes nearly knocked on Joseph James DeAngelo’s door to request a DNA sample before his retirement.
Paul Holes has become something of a celebrity for his contributions in cracking the Golden State Killer case, which famously remained unsolved for over 40 years until an arrest was made in 2018. Read More...
With its 20 themed gardens and towering plant sculptures, many consider the Montréal Botanical Garden one of the world's most impressive collections of greenery. The Useful Plants Garden shows off the flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees that serve practical purposes. Wikimedia Commons The Chinese Cultural Garden is dedicated to the art of Chinese landscaping and features traditional Chinese architecture. Healthy Travel Blog Inside the Japanese Garden, which celebrates the beauty of Japanese landscaping. Read More...
