They look similar because both involve Hitler’s family and antisemitism, but the ‘Jewish grandfather’ story and the artillery-range myth are very different in origin and evidence.
What If the Maya Had Never Collapsed?
LIDAR shattered the myth of a “lost” Maya world. What if that vast civilization had never collapsed? Three grounded scenarios and what they would change.
Eva Braun: A Closer Look At Hitler’s Wife
Adolf Hitler is perhaps one of the most notorious men in history. Responsible for one of … Eva Braun: A Closer Look At Hitler’s WifeRead more
Early Computers: The Historical Dolls Behind The Digital Age
Across the world, millions of people use computers as a part of their everyday life. While … Early Computers: The Historical Dolls Behind The Digital AgeRead more
Historical Hoax: Are These Victorian Artefacts What They Seem?
The Victorian era is responsible for a great deal of change brought about in history. As … Historical Hoax: Are These Victorian Artefacts What They Seem?Read more
Cesar Chavez, Abuse Allegations, and Rethinking Icons
New allegations claim civil rights icon Cesar Chavez abused girls for years. How do we weigh his labor legacy against possible crimes? A clear historical explainer.
The Unsolved Mystery of 5,000 Year-Old Scottish Rock Art
“It is emotional when you have worked on a project such as this, touched it, walked … The Unsolved Mystery of 5,000 Year-Old Scottish Rock ArtRead more
Just Like Jurassic Park, A Fossilized Blood-Filled Mosquito Has Been Found
“it is not surprising that a fossil of a blood-engorged mosquito has not been described [before]; … Just Like Jurassic Park, A Fossilized Blood-Filled Mosquito Has Been FoundRead more
5 Things That Defined a 1955 American Christmas
From aluminum trees to war-bond dads, here are 5 things that defined a 1955 American Christmas and what they reveal about midcentury family life.
How the US Backed Argentina’s Dirty War
Declassified archives reveal how the US government knew about and quietly supported Argentina’s 1976–83 “Dirty War,” which killed and disappeared thousands.