History
Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence
Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence America’s history of political violence is not an anomaly, but a recurring pattern that reflects the country’s founding principles and has been sustained by this form of violence throughout its history. The use of punishment by tar and feathering, dueling, and other forms […]
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Team solves 1,500-year-old mystery behind the 1st pandemic
Team solves 1,500-year-old mystery behind the 1st pandemic Researchers have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, which killed tens of millions and reshaped Western civilization. The discovery, led by an interdisciplinary team at the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University, identified Yersinia pestis in a mass grave […]
🔬 Science
How is paint made?
How is paint made? Paint is made by combining a colorful substance (pigment) with another material that binds the color together and helps spread it onto surfaces. The choice of materials for paint depends on who will use it, why it’s being used, how it will be applied, where and when it will be used, […]
📚 Education
George Washington’s worries are coming true
George Washington’s worries are coming true George Washington’s Farewell Address, published on September 19, 1796, warned about dangers that seem startlingly contemporary and relevant 229 years later, including partisanship, sectionalism, excessive public debt, ambitious leaders, and a poorly informed public. Washington identified partisanship as the primary problem for the American republic, citing its ability to […]
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How Frank Rizzo, a high school dropout, became Philadelphia’s toughest cop and a harbinger of MAGA politics
How Frank Rizzo, a high school dropout, became Philadelphia’s toughest cop and a harbinger of MAGA politics Frank Rizzo, a high school dropout who became Philadelphia’s police commissioner and mayor, has had his statue returned to its supporters after being removed in 2020 due to protests over his legacy of racism and police brutality. Rizzo’s […]
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Green gruel? Pea soup? What Westerners thought of matcha when they tried it for the first time
Green gruel? Pea soup? What Westerners thought of matcha when they tried it for the first time Matcha has experienced a significant rise in popularity globally, with demand pushing supply chains to the brink, as reported by ABC News in July 2025. The powdered drink originated in China and was introduced to Japan around 1250 […]
✈️ Travel
China’s WWII anniversary parade rekindles cross-strait battle over war narrative − and fears in Taiwan of future conflict
China’s WWII anniversary parade rekindles cross-strait battle over war narrative − and fears in Taiwan of future conflict China’s WWII anniversary parade has reignited tensions between China and Taiwan over the war narrative, with Beijing seeking to promote its own version of history and downplay American involvement. The parade marks a significant moment in the […]
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Escaped slaves on St. Croix hid their settlements so well, they still haven’t been found – archaeologists using new mapping technology are on the hunt
Escaped slaves on St. Croix hid their settlements so well, they still haven’t been found – archaeologists using new mapping technology are on the hunt Archaeologists are using new mapping technology to locate the hidden Maroon settlement on St. Croix, which was established by escaped slaves in the 1700s. The settlement, known as Maronberg, was […]
📰 News
By ‘focusing on the family,’ James Dobson helped propel US evangelicals back into politics – making the Religious Right into the cultural force it is today
By ‘focusing on the family,’ James Dobson helped propel US evangelicals back into politics – making the Religious Right into the cultural force it is today James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, played a crucial role in transforming the Religious Right into a powerful cultural and political force in the US, particularly through […]
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Protestant ideas shaped Americans’ support for birth control – and the Supreme Court ruling protecting a husband and wife’s right to contraception
Protestant ideas shaped Americans’ support for birth control – and the Supreme Court ruling protecting a husband and wife’s right to contraception Protestant ideas played a significant role in shaping Americans’ support for birth control, particularly through the Supreme Court’s 1965 ruling in Griswold v. Connecticut that protected married couples’ right to contraception. The Griswold […]
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