History
These Bombs Were Planted During World War II. They’re Still Killing People.
Britain’s “greatest battle” killed thousands of people. But in one town, it’s not just a history lesson.
The Forgotten History of the Roma Holocaust
During one of history’s darkest chapters, 25,000 Roma people were persecuted by Nazi-allied Romania. Survivors are still discriminated against today.
WATCH: How Riots Were Once Fought Over Street Dogs
There was a time when bounty hunters were paid handsomely to kill street dogs.
These Films Changed How Indians Viewed ‘Patriotism’ 20 Years Ago. Their Formula Still Works.
Throw in a macho hero, a chaste wife, and an oversimplified baddie – and you have yourself a tear-jerking, proudly Indian film.
This Ancient Tablet Is the Earliest Known Example of Applied Geometry
Dating back 3,700 years to Old Babylon, the artifact reveals a form of proto-trigonometry that predates Pythagoras by more than 1,000 years.
The Filipino Indigenous Group That Welcomed Trans People
For the Teduray, there was no question, trans men and women were “real.”
Abolish the Driving Test
For almost a century, U.S. drivers have performed a ritual that supposedly serves as the linchpin for road safety efforts. But we have no evidence it works, and a lot of evidence it doesn't.
Murder, Mormons, and Money: The Wild Story Behind the Most Audacious US Forgery
The book’s creator, Mark Hofmann, is a convicted murderer who’s still in prison.
Black Teens Say Teacher Told Them to Clean Cotton to ‘Teach Us How Slaves Were’
Their mother says an administrator offered to “segregate” the girls.
How CIA-backed Rebels Helped Fuel Southeast Asia’s Billion-Dollar Drug Trade
A look at the hidden history of the “lost regiment” of defeated Kuomintang troops in Myanmar and Thailand.
The Relatable Emotions of Depressed People From 3,000 Years Ago
"He eats bread and drinks beer but it does not go well for him, then says, ‘Oh, my heart!’ and is dejected."
Louisiana Lawmaker Forced to Clarify There Was No ‘Good’ in Slavery
Rep. Ray Garofolo was trying to explain his education bill, which is part of a larger trend against “critical race theory.”