Since TED’s humble beginnings in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, this non-profit organisation now covers virtually all topics; from global issues to science to business, in over 100 languages. With countless inspiring TED...
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”’ -Marcus Aurelius One of the most famous emperors of Rome, Greek philosophers whose words have withstood the test of time, revolutionary astrologers and many successful...
LEGO is one of the world’s most recognised and loved toy brands. A family business established in 1932 in Denmark, LEGO has endured an eventful history to become the brand it is today. Derived from the Danish words ‘leg godt’ meaning ‘play well’ in English, LEGO...
Innovation by brilliant minds has been the catalyst for many of the inventions we use today. There are few companies that have stood the test of time for more than 130 years, but Opinel, the famous French knife producer, is one that can proudly boast about this...
It became known as ‘Everest’s Deadliest Day’. On May 10th 1996, a group of 11 climbers set out to climb Mount Everest led by professional mountaineer Rob Hall. Four of them wouldn’t made it back alive. Before beginning the climb, Hall made his team promise that they...