From the Taliban’s comeback to Taylor Swift’s debut, 2006 is now “history.” How historians think about a year many of us still remember, and why 20 years matters.
MKULTRA vs Tuskegee: Two Dark Experiments Compared
They look similar because both MKULTRA and the Tuskegee syphilis study used secret, unethical experiments on people. But their origins, methods, and legacies differ.
What If the US Had Never Become So Divided?
A counterfactual look at how the United States might have stayed more united: from Reconstruction choices to media, money, and national service.
Ethel Hays and the Cartoon Style Wars of the 1920s
In 1925, cartoonist Ethel Hays mocked outdated art styles in “Styles Don’t Fit The Age As They Used To.” Here’s what the cartoon meant and why it still matters.
Are Medieval Historians Just Making Stuff Up?
Medieval history can look like guesswork. Here are 5 real methods historians use to get from scraps of evidence to solid claims about the Middle Ages.
Intrusive Sleep and ADHD: When Boredom Knocks You Out
Intrusive sleep in ADHD is sudden drowsiness or sleep when interest drops. Learn what causes it, how it differs from laziness, and what people can do.
Emma Watson & Paparazzi: UK vs US Privacy Rules
Emma Watson’s 18th birthday paparazzi incident exposed the thin legal line between child protection and press freedom. How do UK and US laws compare?
What If Julius Streicher Had Been Acquitted?
Julius Streicher was hanged at Nuremberg for incitement, not direct killing. What if he had been acquitted? Three grounded scenarios and why they matter.
Secret Space: 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Apollo Program
Space missions are some of the most fascinating feats of engineering in our history and yet, … Secret Space: 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Apollo ProgramRead more
Titanic 3D Scan: What We’ve Just Learned
A full 3D scan of the Titanic wreck has revealed new details about how the ship broke, sank, and what really happened in its final hours. Here’s what changed.