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How the Mayans Mastered the Sky: Their Eclipse Predictions

October 26, 2025

The Mayans, a brilliant ancient civilization from Central America, were ahead of their time in astronomy and math. They could predict solar eclipses with surprising precision. But how did they do it? Recent studies offer some answers. A key piece of evidence is the Dresden Codex, a famous Mayan ast

crime

Museum Heists: A Look at Some of the Biggest Art Thefts

October 19, 2025

Museums are supposed to be safe places for art. But sometimes, thieves find a way in. Here are some of the biggest art heists from museums around the world. In August 2023, the British Museum in London had a big problem. Over time, thieves had stolen about 2, 000 artifacts. This included gold jewel

finance

BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz: From Finance to Crypto

September 1, 2025

Stephan Lutz, the CEO of BitMEX, has a background that spans business administration, economics, banking, and finance. He began his career as a corporate finance analyst at Dresdener Bank and later moved to Deutsche Börse, where he became fascinated by blockchain technology. Despite his impressive r

health

Two Athletes, One Heartbeat: The Unlikely Friendship of Erik and Elmar

August 18, 2025

In the world of sports, rivals often become friends, but Erik Van Rompaye and Elmar Sprink took it a step further. They met at the World Transplant Games in Perth, Australia, in 2023. Both had received life-saving organ transplants and were already accomplished athletes before their surgeries. Van R

health

Forgetting the Pioneers: Dora Gerson's Hidden Legacy in Medicine

June 6, 2025

The story of medicine is often told as a tale of men. But women have always been part of it. They have been patients, healers, and innovators. Yet, their contributions are often overlooked. One such overlooked figure is Dora Gerson. She was a doctor in Dresden. She was one of the first women in Germ

politics

From Shadows to Spotlight: The Journey of Psychoanalysis in East Germany

March 14, 2025

The city of Dresden is gearing up for a big event. The European Psychoanalytical Federation (EPF) is about to hold a conference there. This is a great chance to look back at how psychoanalysis has evolved in East Germany, with a special focus on the state of Saxony. The story of psychoanaly