The Nobel Prize: How the Worldโs Highest Honor Was Born From Dynamite
Imagine being woken up at dawn by a phone call telling you youโve just won the worldโs most famous…
Explore a collection of articles shedding light on women in history and historical accounts written by women. Discover untold stories, achievements, and the impact of remarkable women throughout the ages, offering a fresh perspective on human history.
Imagine being woken up at dawn by a phone call telling you youโve just won the worldโs most famous…
Behind revolutions, breakthroughs, and social change, a quiet force often stands: a teacher.
Hispanic Heritage Month spotlights the trailblazers whose voices, visions, and victories continue to redefine Americaโs cultural and political landscape.
The Miss Universe pageant is more than a competition; it’s a global stage that has showcased intelligence, grace, and…
Hollywood has always been a town of dreams, but for decades, it was predominantly shaped by men behind the…
Discover how Maria Montessoriโs revolutionary approach transformed education, why it endures today, and the principles that make it timeless.
Mary Shelley was more than the author of Frankenstein. From scandal to brilliance, discover 10 fascinating facts about her extraordinary life.
Todayโs roller coasters twist, loop, and launch riders at breakneck speeds, but their roots are much older, and stranger,…
For centuries, being left-handed wasnโt just unusual, it was controversial. From superstition to stigma, history hasnโt always been kind…
Enid Blyton may have penned her first book nearly a century ago, but her influence on childrenโs literature is…
Heading back to school in the 1970s was not just about sharpening pencils. It was an entire experience. Before…
Some words echo through history, not because of what they said, but when they were said. Whether whispered on…
Many of the everyday conveniences we rely on todayโfrom essential household tools to critical safety devicesโwere made possible by…
This essay is part of “(There is Nothing New) Under the Sun“ A monthly column of random, historical vignettes…
Tippi Hedren, known for her captivating performances in Alfred Hitchcockโs โThe Birdsโ and โMarnie,โ has a life story that…
History often presents us with surprising juxtapositions of events that occurred simultaneously but seem worlds apart. We saw something…
In the early 20th century, a peculiar trend emerged in the United States: parents sending their children through the…
Santa Claus is one of the most enduring and recognizable figures in global culture, especially in the context of…
The resurgence of Aqua Tofana, a deadly poison from 17th-century Italy, as a metaphorical symbol in modern social media…
This essay is part of โ(There is Nothing New) Under the Sunโ A monthly column of random, historical vignettes demonstrating that…
The White House has always been a symbol of American tradition, history, and politics. Within its hallowed halls, it…
Some things are so obviously and inherently racist that no one can deny it. However, some things are so…
The name Kamala, of Sanskrit origin, meaning “lotus,” has gained global prominence due to Vice President Kamala Harris, though…
This essay is part ofย โ(There is Nothing New) Under the Sunโย A monthly column of random, historical vignettes demonstrating that…
From The Brothers Grimm to Disney, princesses have always been painted as helpless damsels in distress who sit around…