History
A Fabled Map of the Cosmos Lost for Thousands of Years Has Been Found
A 2,000-year search for Hipparchus’ Star Catalog has concluded with a new study hailing its discovery, marking “a major milestone” in science.
What It Feels Like to Relearn Your Own Black British History
"The only figure I remember vividly being taught about was Harriet Tubman. There wasn’t anything else."
I Make Thousands Copying Famous Works of Art
Reproduction artist Andréa Dlouha charges over a grand for every painting, but she's no art forger.
'Flesh of the Gods': The Trippy History of Magic Mushrooms
With magic mushrooms seemingly being used more widely than ever, it's high time we look at the ancient history of psychotropic fungi.
How the 1947 Partition of India Affected Future Generations
“There are also stories of grandchildren who have seen their grandparents sleep with knives under their pillows, perhaps stemming from a survival instinct developed during the days of Partition.”
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.