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Watch the Incredible Fire Rings of the Sun

Some come just with a solar flare, some with an additional ejection of solar material called a coronal mass ejection (CME), and some with complex moving structures in association with changes in magnetic field lines that loop up into the sun's atmosphere, the corona.

4:27

How Earth Protects Itself - Fascinating NASA Video!

Watch as this NASA super animation shows the sun blasting out a giant explosion of magnetic energy called a coronal mass ejection and the Earth being shielded from this by its powerful magnetic field. The sun also continuously showers the Earth with light and radiation energy.

Travel

Exploring the Ancient Scottish City of Edinburgh

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48 Hours in Edinburgh: Exploring the Ancient Scottish City

Visitors can go up to the Edinburgh Castle overlooking the city, home to the crown jewels and Stone of Destiny - jewels used in the coronation of Scottish Rulers for centuries.

Art

Discover the Amazing History & Design of Fabergé Eggs

Diamond Trellis Renaissance Rosebud Imperial Coronation Egg The Coronation Egg was personally handed to Tzaritsa, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. It is part of a collection of jewels made under the supervision of Peter Fabergé.

13:00

Could Solar Flares Leave Us With No Electricity?

Solar flares are electromagnetic eruptions from the Sun, the most powerful of which usually occur as the result of coronal mass ejections on the Sun’s surface.

15 Mind-Boggling Astronomy Images You MUST SEE

15 Of the Best Astronomy Photographs of 2022

Image source: Astronomy Photographer of the Year This mesmerizing image captures the busy surface and coronal activity of the Sun.

Nature

These Natural Phenomena Will Leave You Speechless!

Elmo’s fire This is a form of a coronal discharge from a sharp object in a strong electric field in the atmosphere. It usually occurs before a storm or during a blizzard in winter. This light may also appear along the leading edges of an aircraft that gets into an ash cloud.

16 Beautiful And Incredible Things Humankind Has Created

See the Wonder in the World Through Incredible Photographs

The dress designed by Norman Hartnell that Queen Elizabeth wore at her Coronation in 1953 ( Reddit ) 13. Standing twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty is the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India, designed by 250 engineers and built by over 3,400 workers ( Reddit ) 14.

Travel

Take in the World’s Majestic Beauty…from the Sky (20 Pics)

20 Glorious Aerial Views of Landscapes Around the World

Coron Island, Philippines Image source: Dimitar Karanikolov 8. Zanzibar, Tanzania Image source: Dimitar Karanikolov Related: Sometimes Beaches are Just Better From Above 9. Tsarevo, Bulgaria Image source: Dimitar Karanikolov 10.

Mesmerizing Vintage Pics That Transport You to Another Era

Here Are 18 Rare Photos You Won't Find In History Books

A child with measles sits and eats alone during a Coronation party in Chelsea, England, 1953 13. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, left, explores the completed tower with a friend in 1889 14. Unpacking the Statue of Liberty. New York City, 1885 15. An ostrich reads its caretaker's newspaper, 1951 16.

History Really Starts to Come Alive When You Add Color

Winston Churchill with his son and grandson on Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation Day, 1953 18. A group photo from the 5th Solvay Conference on quantum mechanics, 1927 19. A young Winston Churchill when he was in the 4th Queen's Hussar's Cavalry, 1895 20.

Lets Open a Window to the Past...

The coronation of the Central-Africa Republic, Jean-Bédel Bokassa, 1977. 3. 2 British warships and 2 Austro-Hungarian Battleships anchored in Turkey, 1914. 4. Tandem-bikes used to make enough energy to operate a light radio station, 1917. 5.

The Royal Jewelry Collection: Let's Take a Peek...

Queen Elizabeth II inherited it in her coronation year, 1953, and wore it at various formal engagements during that decade. More recently, the tiara was worn quite frequently by Princess Diana prior to her tragic death in 1997.

Spirituality

10 Quotes on Grace and Inner Strength by Jackie Kennedy

Kennedy and the First Lady of the United States, she was a reporter-photographer at the Washington Times-Herald, and notably covered the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1952.

These Are the Most Famous Swords Ever Forged!

Today, it is part of the Crown Jewels and is one of the swords used during the coronation of monarchs. If you enjoyed reading this, then we think you'd love this post about rare and beautiful historical artifacts , too!

Riddles & Quizzes

History Quiz: How Well Do You Know The French Revolution?

Robespierre's execution Napoleon's coronation The storming of the Bastille The Tennis Court Oath You Surrender! Share Result Sacré bleu! From the results of this test, it's apparent that your knowledge of the French revolution is a little lacking.

5 Ancient Greek Customs We Still Practice Today

The Surprising Origin of 5 Everyday Practices and Items

Their coronation, the day they were “born” as gods, was a day of celebration every year. The Ancient Greeks adopted the custom and were the ones to add a dessert to the festivities. Ancient Greek birthday cakes were moon-shaped, to be offered as a tribute to Artemis, the goddess of the moon.

These Space Projects Are Closer to Fruition Than You Think

5 Mind-Blowing Space Projects Coming in the Near Future

In addition the joining the UN, Asgardia’s would-be founders want to create the space nation so it can provide a high-tech shield in space from cosmic, man-made and natural threats, such as space debris, coronal mass ejections and asteroid collisions.

6 Historic Swords and the Legends Behind Them

The Stories Behind these Historic Swords are Fascinating

It was used as a ceremonial sword during the coronation of numerous Polish monarchs. 6. The Wallace Sword This sword is proudly displayed in the National Wallace Monument in Stirling. It is believed to have been used by William Wallace, one of Scotland's greatest historical figures.

10 of the Most Spectacular Royal Crowns in the World

It carries quite a historical weight - it was first created to be worn by a noble at the coronation of Emperor Napolean Bonaparte, it then passed on to Swedish royals and Danish royals. In 2010, Mary made some changes to the tiara, making it more compact and easy to wear.

Travel

The 10 Most Magnificent Cathedrals in Europe

Admire the TEN Most Magnificent Cathedrals in Europe

St.Vitus Cathedral, Czech Republic This is the most important church in the Czech Republic and the location of coronations and the burial grounds for the Bohemian kings.

12 of France's Oldest and Greatest Churches

12 Gorgeous Churches That Reveal France's Beautiful Past

Here in Reims Cathedral, many of the great early kings of France had their coronations, with a certain Saint Joan of Arc in attendance at one such ceremony. If you intend to visit France in the future, Reims Cathedral is a must-see you just have to witness for yourself. 10.