History
Discovery sheds new light on early Maya rituals
Discovery sheds new light on early Maya rituals A team of researchers has discovered large ritual constructions by early Mesoamericans at the site of Aguada Fénix in southeastern Mexico, which dates back to around 1,000 BCE. The monument, measuring nearly a mile long and a quarter-mile wide, was found to be a cosmogram—a model to […]
🔬 Science
What Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn’t tell you about ‘Operation Northwoods,’ the false flag operation he loves to denounce
What Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn’t tell you about ‘Operation Northwoods,’ the false flag operation he loves to denounce Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s accounts of “Operation Northwoods” leave out his father’s role in drafting false flag operations to go to war with Cuba. The Pentagon drafted “Operation Northwoods” in March 1962, a menu of pretexts […]
🏛️ Politics
Vine walked so TikTok could run
Vine walked so TikTok could run Vine was a social media platform that allowed users to create and share six-second videos. The platform gained popularity among comedians, helping to launch the careers of several famous comedians. Vine’s vertical video format became a staple of internet culture, leading to an era of endlessly looping content. The […]
🎭 Entertainment
Slavery’s brutal reality shocked Northerners before the Civil War − and is being whitewashed today by the White House
Slavery’s brutal reality shocked Northerners before the Civil War − and is being whitewashed today by the White House The Trump administration is reviewing Smithsonian exhibits on slavery and other topics to reflect certain values, sparking concerns that historical realities are being whitewashed. The effort to purge public memorials and markers honoring the suffering and […]
🏛️ Politics
How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop
How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop Pecans have a rich history in the United States, dating back to around 8,000 years ago when Native Americans used them for food, medicine, and trade. The pecan tree was first intentionally planted in […]
📰 News
How LimeWire ended the Napster music revolution
How LimeWire ended the Napster music revolution LimeWire was a file-sharing platform that played a significant role in ending the Napster music revolution. The platform allowed users to share and download music files, contributing to the widespread adoption of peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing. LimeWire’s popularity peaked around 2005-2006, coinciding with the rise of broadband internet […]
💻 Technology
What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us
What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us The late-19th century US politics (1876-1896) can teach us lessons about today’s divided America, including the importance of unified government and the consequences of intense partisanship. In this period, the nation was closely divided, with no president serving two consecutive terms, and […]
🏛️ Politics
How the Plymouth Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who history left behind
How the Plymouth Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who history left behind The traditional narrative of the First Thanksgiving, which depicts Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a meal together, erases the rich religious history and harvest festivals of Indigenous communities in North America. The Wampanoag tribe, who shared food with the Pilgrims in 1621, […]
🏛️ Politics
How a Colorado law school dug into its history to celebrate its unsung Black graduates
How a Colorado law school dug into its history to celebrate its unsung Black graduates Colorado Law School embarked on a project to uncover its unsung Black graduates by exploring its archives and conducting research. The school’s first known Black student, Franklin LaVeale Anderson, was identified through class portraits from 1899, but his story remained […]
📰 News
Allen Iverson’s 2001 Sixers embodied Philly’s brash, gritty soul − and changed basketball culture forever
Allen Iverson’s 2001 Sixers embodied Philly’s brash, gritty soul − and changed basketball culture forever The Philadelphia 76ers are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their legendary 2001 team, which embodied the city’s brash and gritty soul and changed basketball culture forever. The team will honor the 2001 season through various means, including the return of […]
⚽ Sports