Throughout history, it is the spectacular and the extraordinary that make the headlines. The most fantastical … 5 Of The Oldest Objects Ever DiscoveredRead more
Listening In: 5 Outdated Devices The Military Used To Eavesdrop
Eavesdropping is hardly new technology. Throughout history, there have been countless cases of phone tapping and … Listening In: 5 Outdated Devices The Military Used To EavesdropRead more
Interracial Love in 1960s New York
An interracial couple walking hand in hand in 1960s Midtown Manhattan looked ordinary. It was not. Here’s what it meant in law, daily life, and American history.
1900-Year-Old Mosaic Floors Unearthed in Ephesus
“These are municipal residences of prominent and wealthy Ephesian citizens, whose houses served as spaces in … 1900-Year-Old Mosaic Floors Unearthed in EphesusRead more
Hitler’s “Jewish Grandfather” Fear vs Historical Reality
They look similar because both involve Hitler’s family and antisemitism, but the ‘Jewish grandfather’ story and the artillery-range myth are very different in origin and evidence.
What If the Maya Had Never Collapsed?
LIDAR shattered the myth of a “lost” Maya world. What if that vast civilization had never collapsed? Three grounded scenarios and what they would change.
Eva Braun: A Closer Look At Hitler’s Wife
Adolf Hitler is perhaps one of the most notorious men in history. Responsible for one of … Eva Braun: A Closer Look At Hitler’s WifeRead more
Early Computers: The Historical Dolls Behind The Digital Age
Across the world, millions of people use computers as a part of their everyday life. While … Early Computers: The Historical Dolls Behind The Digital AgeRead more
Historical Hoax: Are These Victorian Artefacts What They Seem?
The Victorian era is responsible for a great deal of change brought about in history. As … Historical Hoax: Are These Victorian Artefacts What They Seem?Read more
Cesar Chavez, Abuse Allegations, and Rethinking Icons
New allegations claim civil rights icon Cesar Chavez abused girls for years. How do we weigh his labor legacy against possible crimes? A clear historical explainer.