How do pipe organs work?
The sound of an organ is made by the column of vibrating air inside each pipe, and the instruments have four crucial parts: pipes, a chamber, mechanical pressure, and a … Read More
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Ancient Egyptian cosmetics
In Ancient Egypt, the image of an individual often acted as a substitute for the body in the afterlife. Therefore, in funerary paintings, both males and females are shown in their … Read More
Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen
Queen Elizabeth the first may have been a virgin who can’t drive but what most people don’t know is that she was one of the most brutally cut-throat and significant … Read More
Win a pair of Headphones worth £229!
For more science and technology articles, pick up the latest copy of How It Works from all good retailers or from our website now. If you have a tablet or smartphone, you can … Read More
Life in Death Valley
Deep within the Mojave Desert sits one of the hottest environments on our planet. The hostile Death Valley is over 13,500 square kilometres of sunken bedrock at 86 metres below … Read More
What It Was Like To Live At Versailles
During its heyday from 1682 to 1789, Versailles wasn’t just a palace – it was the center of France’s royal world. French royals, nobles, and state officials lived together in … Read More
The History of Gout | The Disease of Kings
For centuries, many have called gout "the disease of kings" because it affected men who ate rich diets and drank heavily. As early as the ancient Greeks, doctors wrote about … Read More
Everything You Need To Know About Online Shopping
How do you get the best deals when shopping online? How was online shopping first offered, and what were the first purchases made over the internet? Brought to you by … Read More
What Hygiene Was Like During the Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a period in history where factory work was beginning to claim dominance over the workforce, beginning in England and eventually spreading over the pond into America. … Read More
30 Harry Potter Spells and Word Origins
Do you know the meaning behind Harry Potter spells like Expelliarmus and Wingardium Leviosa? In this episode of The List Show, Erin (@erincmccarthy) breaks down the origins of 30 Harry … Read More