The Criel Mound in South Charleston, West Virginia, is a 2,000-year-old Adena burial mound with a striking spoke-like grave pattern. Here’s what we actually know.
When Politics Rewrite History: Then vs Now
They look similar because both old regimes and modern states rewrite history for power. Compare origins, methods, outcomes, and legacy of political history wars.
What If Parkland’s Shooter Owned His Own Story?
Anthony Borges owns the commercial rights to the Parkland shooter’s name. What if the shooter had kept those rights? A look at media, victims, and justice.
From Afar: History’s Most Notorious Stalkers
History is made up of the bad and the good. While we might choose to focus … From Afar: History’s Most Notorious StalkersRead more
The Nazca Cat: A New Face in an Ancient Desert
A 2,000-year-old cat geoglyph was found among Peru’s Nazca Lines in 2020. Here’s what it is, who made it, why it was missed, and why it still matters.
5 Wild Moments That Explain Romanian History
From Dracula to dictators, here are 5 wild Romanian moments that explain why Romanians react the way they do to empires, invaders and politicians.
Hidden Amazon Cities: What LiDAR Found in Ecuador
LiDAR in Ecuador’s Amazon has revealed a 2,500-year-old network of cities with roads, plazas, and mounds. Here’s what was found and why it rewrites Amazon history.
Stalin’s Dacha Dinners vs Normal Dictator Courts
Stalin’s late‑night dacha parties looked like normal dictator court life from afar. Compare their origins, methods, outcomes, and legacy of fear and power.
What If the Charleston Had Been Banned in 1926?
In 1926 a Kansas teen reportedly died from dancing the Charleston. What if doctors and city leaders had used that death to clamp down on jazz and youth culture?
Lucy Salani: A Trans Woman Against Fascism
The story of Lucy Salani, an Italian trans woman who deserted both fascist and Nazi armies, survived Dachau, and became a rare transgender Holocaust survivor.