How Margaret Keane exposed her ex-husband Walter’s art fraud in court, painted under oath in 53 minutes, and changed how we talk about authorship and abuse.
The Many Forms Of The Early Ambulance Part 1: The Bicycle
The ambulance has taken many forms over the years. Everything from the simplest form of two … The Many Forms Of The Early Ambulance Part 1: The BicycleRead more
5 Wild Facts Behind Eminem’s ‘Brain Damage’ Lawsuit
Eminem’s song “Brain Damage” was based on a real bully, a real concussion, and a real lawsuit dismissed in rhyme. Here are 5 key facts behind the story.
The Infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692
The Salem Witch Trials were an infamous series of events occurring in early 1692. In Salem … The Infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692Read more
Chernobyl: The Heroes Who Saved Europe From Disaster
The events of Chernobyl have marked the surrounding areas for a long time into the future. … Chernobyl: The Heroes Who Saved Europe From DisasterRead more
From Christian Nationalism to Real History
Grew up on Christian nationalist or Abeka-style history? Here’s how to rebuild your understanding of the past with solid books, podcasts, and methods.
From Desert To Discovery: How Area 51 Was Born
Area 51 is one of the most notorious places in the United States. Renowned for its … From Desert To Discovery: How Area 51 Was BornRead more
Before WWI & WWII: The Wars Men Nerded Out About
Before World War I and II, men obsessed over other wars. From Napoleon to the Civil War, see which conflicts inspired the same kind of nerdy fascination.
What If Black America Had Been Treated Fairly by 1904?
Using a 1904 African American family portrait as a starting point, this counterfactual asks: what if the US had treated Black citizens fairly by 1904?
Ancient Chinese Metalworking Discovered In Alaska
“This will cause other people to think about the Arctic differently.” – H. Kory Cooper, an anthropologist … Ancient Chinese Metalworking Discovered In AlaskaRead more