Why were sheep once grazing in the White House yard?
The photo you see is real, taken in 1919. It shows sheep lined up in front of the White House. Although now sheep near the White House (or near any president’s…
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People “behind the wall”: the historian who studied the old Vilnius beggar told about their life
Why did people in 18th century Vilnius become beggars? What was their daily life like, why were they an inseparable part of Vilnius society at that time, and what did their organization do? All these qu…
Homer riddle: did the blind bard who wrote the “Iliad” and the “Odyssey” really exist?
Homeras – the wise, blind ancient Greek poet – created the epics “Iliad” and “Odyssey.” Many of us became familiar with this fact back in school. However, recently more and more…
Marcelijus Martinaitis – to a hideout in the countryside, Sabas – by the lake: different vacations 30 years ago
Three decades ago, the seaside resorts of Lithuania invited vacationers not only to come here to relax but also to party at famous festivals. That year’s warm season at the seaside was…
Lithuanian dragon boat rowers won medals at the European Championship. But what are those dragon boats?
This summer at the 16th European Dragon Boat Championship held in Munich (Germany), the Lithuanian team participated for the first time and won three bronze medals – 200 m,…
Conflicts, players sent home, but ultimately – triumph: The journey of Lithuanian basketball players at the 1996 Atlanta Games
30 years ago, on August 3, 1996, at the award ceremony of the Atlanta Olympic Games, a unique event took place. The Lithuanian team that won the bronze medals had only…
Revelry in Nida, burnt benches and a concert called an “orgy”: that summer there was no shortage of fun
If fewer festivals are held in the summer now and we are surprised by Lithuanian performers attracting tens of thousands of people, in 1996 everything was different. That summer there was no shortage…
The dictator’s promised homes and money turned into threats: what one of the strangest blows in the history of the world championships was hiding
In the second half, with Brazil leading 2-0 and Brazilian Rivellino preparing to take a free kick towards Zaire’s goal, Zaire defender Mwepu Ilunga suddenly jumped out of the wall and kicked the ball high and far into the opponents’ half. Read more An extraordinary day in the life of Egidijus Dragūnas and his wife…
Men in black clothes: you won’t believe how the first football referees dressed
Today we are used to seeing football referees wearing bright and modern outfits that ensure maximum comfort. However, at the beginning of the world football championships, referees’…
What do the letters AA and AAA mean in battery names?
AA batteries and AAA batteries – the most commonly used battery types, both of these types of batteries can be found in a variety of devices. But do you know what the letters AA and AAA mean…