History
The Embarrassment of Being a Former British Colony
In the 21st century, being a former colony still simping for Mother England as humiliating as it gets.
Clarence Thomas Got the History of Abortion Very Wrong
Remember when abortion was freely available in the 1800s? Neither does conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
I Went to a French Château to Learn How Kings Ate Through the Ages
Apparently, aristocrats did not eat any vegetables.
Backup Ukraine Is Looking to Preserve The Country’s Cultural Heritage
The project will help Ukraine preserve its cultural heritage, even if cultural artifacts are destroyed.
Archaeologists Discover Dozens of Mysterious Giant Stone Jars in India
The giant jars were made by unknown people for a mysterious purpose, and the new find adds four new jar sites to our knowledge, for a total of 11.
Historical Accuracy Matters in Video Games. Here’s Why
Games aren't just portals for escapism – they can help us understand the way the world once was.
Archivists Make Sure the Internet Doesn’t Forget Russia’s War on Ukraine
From news reports and social media posts to Ukraine University and government websites, archivists are in a mad dash to preserve the country’s online history.
I Can't Stop Playing This Wikipedia History Game
I spent my entire morning playing this game where you sort historical events on a timeline.
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.