Tag: history

The Curse of Oedipus' Family

A journey through the epic trilogy — Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and A...

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Before Pangea: The Supercontinents

Long ago, the Earth's seven continents were assembled in a giant, sprawling...

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Superman Through the Years: Christopher Reeve, Henry Ca...

ET breaks down the who's who of Superman stars through the years on the big...

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Historian Answers Witchcraft Questions

Historian Mikki Brock joins WIRED to answer the internet's bubbling cauldro...

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The Ancient Crops We've Forgotten How to Grow

Today, humans live on just a few staple crops, like maize, rice, and wheat....

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What is Racial Passing?

What motivates someone to disguise their race, gender, religion, etc.? Dani...

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25 Poor Man Meals From The Great Depression You Need To...

Could you survive on meals made from scraps, flour, and sheer desperation?...

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Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc was on a mission from God, during her siege of Orleans. However...

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How to Eat like a Celtic Druid

A hearty, complex stew reconstructed from the ingredients and methods that...

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The Thirty Years War

The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) was one of the deadliest conflicts in his...

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History of Cats: God’s Fluffy Murder Machines

From their wild ancestors in North Africa to their modern reign over the in...

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Voodoo, Torture, and Pirates: New Orleans History Revea...

New Orleans is known for its lively Mardi Gras celebrations, soulful jazz m...

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Piecing Together the Early Life of Harriet Tubman

“What we’re looking at today are artifacts from the home of Harriet Tubman’...

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The Enduring Glow of London’s Historic Gas Lamps

London's gas lamps, which have cast their glow on the city for more than 20...

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Witchcraft, Hangings, and Internment Camps: Boston EXPO...

Boston celebrates its legacy through its museums, monuments, and plaques, u...

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