History
Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them
Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about authoritarian rulers thousands of years ago, analyzing the Persian invasion of Greece and its outcome. The Greek victory over Persia was attributed to the fact that many Greek city-states had representative governments, which […]
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Plantation tourism, memory and the uneasy economics of heritage in the American South
Plantation tourism, memory and the uneasy economics of heritage in the American South Nottoway Plantation, one of over 300 plantation sites in the US, was destroyed by fire in May 2025, sparking a debate about how to remember its painful history and the role of tourism in shaping that narrative. The site’s owner plans to […]
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When socialists win Democratic primaries: Will Zohran Mamdani be haunted by the Upton Sinclair effect?
When socialists win Democratic primaries: Will Zohran Mamdani be haunted by the Upton Sinclair effect? Zohran Mamdani’s primary victory in the New York City mayoral election has drawn comparisons to Upton Sinclair’s 1934 win in California, which was marked by a surprise upset and a radical campaign plan. The 1934 campaign against Sinclair was characterized […]
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The beach wasn’t always a vacation destination – for the ancient Greeks, it was a scary place
The beach wasn’t always a vacation destination – for the ancient Greeks, it was a scary place The ancient Greeks did not view the beach as a vacation destination, but rather as a scary place associated with hardship and death. The Greek literature of the time focused on the negative aspects of the sea and […]
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Roman Empire and the fall of Nero offer possible lessons for Trump about the cost of self-isolation
Roman Empire and the fall of Nero offer possible lessons for Trump about the cost of self-isolation Nero’s rise and fall from power offer lessons for President Trump about the cost of self-isolation and ignoring honest advice. The Roman Emperor Nero surrounded himself with loyal, but ultimately self-interested, advisers who encouraged his delusions and failed […]
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Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots
Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots Neanderthals likely ate a diverse diet that included fermented meat, plant foods, and insects like maggots, challenging the long-held assumption that they were primarily meat-eaters. The high nitrogen-15 (δ¹⁵N) values found in Neanderthal bones may be due to the consumption of maggots, which are rich […]
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Historian uncovers evidence of second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Pennsylvania who suffered from cholera, violence and xenophobia
Historian uncovers evidence of second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Pennsylvania who suffered from cholera, violence and xenophobia A second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders has been discovered in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, 11 miles west of Duffy’s Cut, a site previously known for a similar mass grave. The new discovery was made by […]
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Ancient Maya population was bigger than scientists thought
Ancient Maya population was bigger than scientists thought The ancient Maya civilization was significantly more populous than previously thought, with estimates suggesting between 9.5 million to 16 million people inhabited the region during the Late Classic period (600–900 CE). New research using lidar technology reveals a far more complex and integrated society, with consistent patterns […]
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Jimmy Swaggart’s rise and fall shaped the landscape of American televangelism
Jimmy Swaggart’s rise and fall shaped the landscape of American televangelism Jimmy Swaggart was a prominent American televangelist who rose to fame in the 1980s and left a lasting impact on the landscape of American televangelism. Swaggart’s ministry, which included music, television shows, and mail-order businesses, drew millions of viewers and listeners worldwide, making him […]
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Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk
Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk Universities across the US are preserving congressional papers that document US political history, but federal cuts threaten their work. The preservation and management of these archives require specialized expertise, including digital preservation and data […]
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