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
Did We Just Find d’Artagnan’s Bones?
Archaeologists in the Netherlands may have found the remains of the real d’Artagnan. Here’s who he was, how he died, and why this discovery matters.
Crazy Careers: 5 Of History’s Most Bizarre Jobs
Do you hate your job? You might be about to change your tune. History has wracked … Crazy Careers: 5 Of History’s Most Bizarre JobsRead more
“The Difficulty of Securing a Plain Girl,” 1926: 5 Things
What was “The Difficulty of Securing a Plain Girl” in 1926 really about? Five things this odd phrase reveals about dating, beauty, and gender a century ago.