How a looping Flash meme about badgers, mushrooms and a snake ended up in the British Film Institute archives, and what that says about internet history.
They Look Similar: WWI Trench Letters vs. Civil War Letters
They look similar because both are raw, painful soldier letters from the front. But WWI trench letters and American Civil War letters came from very different wars.
Would You Have a Drink With Her? Dating in the 1960s
What if you asked a woman out for a drink in the 1960s? A grounded look at how dating, gender rules, and bar culture actually worked in that era.
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50 Stunningly Beautiful Actresses From The ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s [SAFE]
We wanted to feature some of the most stunning actresses throughout the golden years of Hollywood, … 50 Stunningly Beautiful Actresses From The ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s [SAFE]Read more
No Go Zone: The Popular Films That Were Banned During WWII
World War II was one of the most devastating events of the 20th century. Affecting almost … No Go Zone: The Popular Films That Were Banned During WWIIRead more
High Hearts and High Heels: Women in 1926
What did “High Hearts and High Heels” mean in 1926? Inside the flapper era of short skirts, high heels, and high hopes after World War I, and why it still matters.
Was Mein Kampf Well Written? 5 Things to Know
Was Mein Kampf actually well written or just a rambling mess? A historian’s look at its style, structure, and why the writing still mattered in Nazi Germany.
To Be Or Not To Be: 5 Writers Rumored To Be Behind Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is one of the most celebrated writers in history. Despite having died long ago, … To Be Or Not To Be: 5 Writers Rumored To Be Behind ShakespeareRead more
Why Native Americans Died, But Europeans Didn’t
Why did European diseases devastate Native Americans, while Native diseases barely affected Europeans? A deep look at germs, animals, and history.
5 Famous Faces In History That Never Lived A Day
The majority of famous people go down in history for something they’ve done or something that … 5 Famous Faces In History That Never Lived A DayRead more