They look similar, but the Ziggurat of Ur and Dur Kurigalzu were built centuries apart for different empires and gods. Here’s how their stories compare.
Author: Hannah
LaVena Johnson & Pat Tillman: Two Deaths, One Pattern
LaVena Johnson and Pat Tillman died in Iraq and Afghanistan under disputed circumstances. Both cases show how the U.S. military can distort the truth.
Albina Mali‑Hočevar: Teenager Against Fascism
At 17, Slovene partisan Albina Mali‑Hočevar fought fascism in WWII Yugoslavia. Her story explains how teenagers joined the resistance and why it mattered.
5 Things Hidden in a 1950s Italian Family Photo
A simple 1950s photo of an Italian nonna and her sisters hides a whole world: postwar poverty, migration, fashion, faith, and changing roles for women.
Caligula: A Close View Of Ancient Rome’s Most Depraved Leader
Leaders throughout history always end up making the headlines. Whether we remember our great rulers for … Caligula: A Close View Of Ancient Rome’s Most Depraved LeaderRead more
Ejnar Mikkelsen: 5 Things You Didn’t Know
Danish explorer Ejnar Mikkelsen spent 2.5 years stranded in Greenland. Here are 5 surprising facts about his ordeal, his partner Iver Iversen, and why it mattered.
80s Montreal Parties vs Today’s Social Media Life
They look similar because people still gather, drink, and pose. But 1980s Montreal birthday parties and today’s social media culture grew from very different worlds.
What If Diocletian Never Retired to Grow Cabbages?
Roman emperor Diocletian famously retired in 305 AD to grow cabbages. What if he had stayed in power or returned? Three grounded scenarios and why one matters most.
5 Of The World’s Most Precious Lost Treasures
Treasures come in all shapes and sizes. The most renowned jewels in the world are well … 5 Of The World’s Most Precious Lost TreasuresRead more
What If 1960s Egypt Had Taken a Different Path?
Using a 1960s Egyptian family snapshot as a starting point, this counterfactual history asks how Egypt might have changed with different choices on Nasser, war, and economics.