Yale returned a medieval manuscript looted by Nazis from Poland. Here are 5 key things about what was stolen, how it was found, and why it matters today.
Inside a 3,500‑Year‑Old Egyptian Geometry Papyrus
A 3,500-year-old Egyptian math papyrus from the Second Intermediate Period reveals geometry, algebra, and how scribes learned to calculate for a fragile kingdom.
LaVena Johnson & Pat Tillman: Two Deaths, One Pattern
LaVena Johnson and Pat Tillman died in Iraq and Afghanistan under disputed circumstances. Both cases show how the U.S. military can distort the truth.
What If Canada Had Exposed Starlight Tours Sooner?
Counterfactual history of Canada’s “starlight tours.” What if police dumping Indigenous people in the cold had been exposed in the 1970s, 1988, or never at all?
Albina Mali‑Hočevar: Teenager Against Fascism
At 17, Slovene partisan Albina Mali‑Hočevar fought fascism in WWII Yugoslavia. Her story explains how teenagers joined the resistance and why it mattered.
5 Things Hidden in a 1950s Italian Family Photo
A simple 1950s photo of an Italian nonna and her sisters hides a whole world: postwar poverty, migration, fashion, faith, and changing roles for women.
From Crowns to Hoodies: How Leaders Look Changed
Why do world leaders no longer look like kings in portraits? A history of leadership aesthetics from crowns and uniforms to suits and rolled-up sleeves.
From Dirt Poor to Glam: 1930s Kentucky vs Instagram Beauty
A poor Kentucky girl born in 1937 looked movie-star glamorous in old photos. How did rural 1930s beauty compare to today’s Instagram-driven beauty culture?
Caligula: A Close View Of Ancient Rome’s Most Depraved Leader
Leaders throughout history always end up making the headlines. Whether we remember our great rulers for … Caligula: A Close View Of Ancient Rome’s Most Depraved LeaderRead more
What If Napoleon Had Lived at Villa Pisani?
Napoleon had a private apartment and recessed bathtub at Villa Pisani in Italy. What if he had truly settled there? Three grounded scenarios and why they matter.