Germs are crafty little invaders, often thriving in the everyday items we take for granted. We might feel confident tossing groceries into…
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For much of history, homosexuality has been hidden away—if not in closets then in the privacy of people’s homes. Because of social…
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Stretching over 10,000 kilometers, the Silk Road extended from the Mediterranean in the west to India in the south, and China in…
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Over millennia, we developed a complex and nuanced pharmacopoeia to deal with our ailments. Today, modern medicine is beginning to embrace these…
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On August 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender to the Allies. The Second World War was at an end. For the…
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Throwing around theories can only get the experts so far. For the more hands-on type of researcher, nothing beats being able to…
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It can be hard to find that special someone. Fortunately, history is here to help. Whether you are looking for “the one”…
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We like to imagine that we learn from our tragedies—that when the worst moment comes, people change their ways and start working…
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Some call them conspiracy theories. Loony or not, many hypotheses about history contain more than just a glimmer of truth. From secret…
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Humans love color. It affects our moods, attracts our attention, defines our culture. We use it in our national identities, and we’ll…