The real history of exorcisms that you don't see in moviesApril 18, 2023 – Exorcisms are a frequent fascination for the film industry, and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. But the idea of purging evil—whatever its form—has roots that straddle the line between A.D. and B.C.
Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries?January 28, 2021 – The bizarre deaths of hikers at Russia's Dyatlov Pass have inspired countless conspiracy theories, but the answer may lie in an elegant computer model based on surprising sources.
Witch panics killed thousands throughout historyMay 10, 2022 – Joan of Arc and Anne Boleyn are two of history's most famous accused witches, but like the majority of those put on trial for witchcraft, mass hysteria and superstition doomed them to their grisly fates.
The odd history of the Osage orange treeNovember 23, 2021 – The softball-sized fruits of the Osage orange may have evolved to be eaten by extinct megafauna, and their wood is ideal for making archery bows and warm fires.
History could be made atop EverestMay 03, 2022 – In today’s newsletter, meet the Black climbers preparing a historic summit of Everest, see the junkyard that transformed into a national park, learn about the bat that set a migration record, and understand why fruits and vegetables are losing their potency.
A revolutionary team of climbers makes history on EverestMay 13, 2022 – By successfully summiting the world’s tallest mountain, a group of Black and Nepali climbers makes mountaineering more inclusive.
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Rafting through history below Italy's Marmore FallsNovember 05, 2022 – One of Europe’s highest waterfalls, the Marmore Falls steal the show in central Italy's Umbria region. Below the cascade, a centuries-old history, arresting landscapes and adrenaline are all on offer.Women's History MonthNovember 04, 2019 – Every March, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of women as part of Women’s History Month.
Black History MonthNovember 04, 2019 – Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month.
The history of the Molotov cocktail, an iconic weapon of underdogsMarch 10, 2022 – Ukrainians race to make the bombs now, just like the many rebels, protestors, and defenders worldwide who came before them.
The surprisingly sordid history of Germany’s Christmas marketsDecember 19, 2022 – From their medieval roots and their brush with Nazis, these beloved bazaars are now celebrated around the world.
The real history of tartan, from the Scottish Highlands to the streets of TokyoMarch 29, 2023 – A new exhibition attempts to unravel the complicated legacy of the iconic checked cloth worn by rebels and royals alike.
A master of the grandfather clock reveals time's hidden historySeptember 01, 2022 – To a veteran horologist, "time is still a man-made invention." In his Pennsylvania workshop, he fixes its flaws.
Russia and Ukraine: the tangled history that connects—and divides—themFebruary 24, 2023 – Centuries of bloodshed, foreign domination, and internal divisions have left Ukraine in a precarious position between East and West.
Love and history guide Notre Dame's rebirthFebruary 14, 2022 – In today’s newsletter, where Valentine’s Day is illegal; the audacious idea of The Rescue; how ❤️ led to the Taj Mahal; loose ends in the Amelia Earhart mystery ... and the origins of “Hispanic” and “Latino.”
