Cats and power go together like two peas in a pod. Throughout history, some of the … Feline Fine: History’s Most Famous Cat PeopleRead more
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Ancient Qurans vs Medieval Bibles: Why They Look Alike
They look similar because both were huge handwritten animal-skin books. How an 8th‑century Quran and medieval Bibles compare in origins, methods, outcomes, and legacy.
The Acid Pool Attack in St. Augustine, 1964
In 1964 a Florida motel manager poured acid into a pool where Black and white protesters swam together. Here’s what happened, who was involved, and why it mattered.
5 Things Behind the 5‑Day Workweek Debate in 1925
In 1925, New Yorkers were asked if a five-day workweek was coming. Here are 5 forces that turned a wild idea into the modern weekend.
Lion City: The Chinese Man-Made Atlantis
The city of Atlantis is something that has been making the folklore rounds for years now. … Lion City: The Chinese Man-Made AtlantisRead more
Ruby Bridges: 5 Things People Get Wrong
Ruby Bridges integrated a New Orleans school in 1960 under terrifying pressure. Here are 5 misunderstood facts about her walk, the mobs, and what changed.
Paulus vs Hitler: Suicide, Surrender and Stalingrad
Why did General Friedrich Paulus refuse suicide at Stalingrad when Hitler expected it? Compare their origins, methods, outcomes and legacies in WWII.
What If 1920s America Accepted Unwed Mothers?
In 1925, parents often expelled daughters who had children out of wedlock. What if American society had chosen acceptance instead? Three grounded scenarios.
What If Clinton Had Never Balanced the Budget?
Bill Clinton presided over the only U.S. budget surpluses since 1970. What if those surpluses had never happened? Three grounded scenarios and their consequences.
Why Is Italy So Right Wing? 5 Historical Reasons
Italy’s right-wing politics didn’t appear out of nowhere. From Mussolini to Berlusconi and Meloni, here are 5 historical forces that pushed Italy to the right.