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Finding a Friend on Campus in 1964: A What‑If History
How did students find each other on huge 1960s campuses without phones? Three grounded what-if scenarios show how campus life and technology might have changed.
Meet The 1950s Pin Up Behind Jessica Rabbit
One of the most iconic figures to ever come out of cinema, Jessica Rabbit is a … Meet The 1950s Pin Up Behind Jessica RabbitRead more
4 Ancient Societies That Were More Advanced Than You Thought
When we think of the trajectory of the human race, both socially, economically, and technologically, we … 4 Ancient Societies That Were More Advanced Than You ThoughtRead more
The Black Death: What It Was and Why It Mattered
Clear explainer of the Black Death: what it was, why it started, how it spread, who shaped the response, and how it changed Europe and the world.
5 Things Most People Get Wrong About Bush on 9/11
From Air Force One’s flight path to who was really in charge, here are 5 misunderstood facts about George W. Bush’s actions on September 11, 2001.
Mooseheart Orphanage: A 1948 Photo and Its Story
The 1948 Kodachrome photo of children at Mooseheart orphanage opens a window into a planned “child city” founded by the Moose fraternal order. Here’s what it was and why it mattered.
Archaeologists Have Found the Oldest Footprints in North America
“Our reported footprint date is not only the oldest human fossil evidence, but also the oldest … Archaeologists Have Found the Oldest Footprints in North AmericaRead more
The Beatles On The Ed Sullivan Show 1964
On February 9th of 1964, The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show in New … The Beatles On The Ed Sullivan Show 1964Read more
Forgotten 200-Year-Old Pub Discovered…With Brandy Still Inside!
Some archaeologists in Manchester, England have recently uncovered a forgotten 200-year-old pub beneath the city! And … Forgotten 200-Year-Old Pub Discovered…With Brandy Still Inside!Read more