Up until the Nineteenth Amendment was passed in 1920, women were unable to vote. After decades … How Women Finally Gained the Right to VoteRead more
5 Ways Hair Shaped Power in 19th‑Century America
From ‘bodily waste’ to a marker of race, gender, and citizenship, hair shaped 19th‑century American politics and culture in surprising ways. Here are 5 big ones.
Did Medieval People Know About Dinosaurs?
Medieval people dug up giant bones, told dragon stories, and read ancient texts. But did they know about dinosaurs? A historian traces what they really thought.
Did the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Really Exist?
Did the Hanging Gardens of Babylon really exist, and where were they? Compare the Babylon vs Nineveh theories, ancient sources, and modern archaeology.
Spanish Salem: The Notorious Witch Trials Of The Basque Country
Speak the word “Salem” out loud and chances are that most people will understand what it … Spanish Salem: The Notorious Witch Trials Of The Basque CountryRead more
What If Reddit Had Never Existed?
Reddit turned 20 in 2025, making it a historical source. What if Reddit had never existed? How would historians, politics, and internet culture look different?
Meet The Woman Who Exposed Mental Hospitals In The 19th Century
Go back a couple hundred years and you will find a health service that is worlds … Meet The Woman Who Exposed Mental Hospitals In The 19th CenturyRead more
How Furio From The Sopranos Found a $10M Painting
How Sopranos actor Federico Castelluccio bought a misidentified painting for $68,000 that later appraised near $10 million, and what it reveals about art auctions.
Manhattan in 1931: 5 Things People Get Wrong
Manhattan in 1931 looked crowded with skyscrapers, but the skyline was still young. Here are 5 myths and surprises about New York before the modern high-rise boom.
A Look Back: Leave It To Beaver Secrets Revealed!
Leave It To Beaver was one of those shows that was already on re-runs when I … A Look Back: Leave It To Beaver Secrets Revealed!Read more