Why do some medieval warriors wear turbans wrapped over helmets in art and games? Learn what they were, where they came from, and how accurate they are.
5 Times the Medieval Catholic Church Was Weirdly Hardcore
From banning the crossbow to inventing universities, here are 5 surprisingly hardcore ways the medieval Catholic Church shaped war, science, and everyday life.
The 1924 Hillsborough Mob and the Fight for Repair
In 1924 a mob drove the first Black homeowners out of wealthy Hillsborough, CA. A century later their descendant is suing. Here’s what happened and why it matters.
Fisherman Discovers 4,000-Year-Old Figurine in River
“It is true miracle that Nikolay Tarasov found it…It is one of the most significant archaeological … Fisherman Discovers 4,000-Year-Old Figurine in RiverRead more
Fired for a Burger: Theft or Wage Dispute?
A Burger King cook was fired for taking a meal home, then won $46,000 in court. Was it theft or a labor dispute? How courts treat small workplace “stealing.”
What If the Tony Kiritsis Hostage Crisis Had Ended Differently?
In 1977, Tony Kiritsis held his mortgage broker hostage with a wired shotgun on live TV. What if that Indianapolis standoff had ended very differently?
The 2,200-Year-Old Judean Desert Pyramid, Explained
Archaeologists found a 2,200-year-old stone pyramid in Israel’s Judean Desert. Here’s what it was, who built it, and why it matters for ancient Judea.
What $1.34 Could Buy in 1918 vs 1945
A 1918 vs 1945 price comparison shows how $1.34 changed through war, inflation, and rationing. Here are 5 things that explain the real cost of a dollar.
Syndrome K: The Fake Disease That Fooled the Nazis
During the Nazi occupation of Rome, doctors at Fatebenefratelli Hospital invented a fake illness, Syndrome K, to hide Jews from deportation and death.
Voroshilov vs Stalin: Why One Soviet General Survived
In 1940, Marshal Kliment Voroshilov smashed a plate and shouted at Stalin over the purges. Why did this Soviet general survive when so many died?