In the 1970s Saddam Hussein reportedly offered to kill exiled cleric Ruhollah Khomeini for the Shah of Iran. The Shah refused. Here’s what happened and why it mattered.
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“Which Is The Ideal Girl?”: 5 Things 1925 Got Wrong
In 1925, newspapers asked readers to pick the ‘ideal girl.’ Here are 5 things that quiz reveals about beauty standards, sexism, and modern dating culture.
Skokie Nazis vs ACLU & Museum: What Really Happened
In 1977 the ACLU defended neo-Nazis’ right to march in Skokie, Illinois. Survivors fought back and built the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Here’s how both shaped history.
Did Nazi & Unit 731 Experiments Teach Us Anything?
Did the Holocaust and Unit 731 experiments produce useful medical knowledge? A historian explains what was claimed, what was actually learned, and why it matters.
Did Nazi Soldiers Suffer After the War? 5 Hard Truths
Did Nazi soldiers face PTSD, alcoholism, drug use, or suicide after WWII? Five key facts on trauma, denial, and how former Nazis lived with what they did.
How Clinton Hid His Affair: Power, Staff & Secrets
How did Bill Clinton hide his affair with Monica Lewinsky in a building full of staff, security, and press? A look at origins, methods, outcomes, and legacy.
The Life of Raymond Carver
Raymond Carver has been credited with reviving the art of short stories. He is known for … The Life of Raymond CarverRead more
Ancient Maya Text Deemed Authentic
Disputes over the rare Grolier Codex have been going on for decades. However, a group of … Ancient Maya Text Deemed AuthenticRead more
17th Century Scottish Soldiers to be Reburied
Oliver Cromwell led thousands of Scottish soldiers into the English Civil War over 350 years ago. … 17th Century Scottish Soldiers to be ReburiedRead more
Mussolini’s Secret Message
A recent discovery has uncovered a message hidden underneath Rome’s massive obelisk. Why is this secret … Mussolini’s Secret MessageRead more