Organized opposition to abortion access started more than a century before Roe v. Wade, with roots in...
History
From criminalization in the late 1800s to legalization in the early 1970s — and the ongoing battles...
Several European countries attempted to found colonies in the Americas after 1500. On the Backs of Slaves...
The most fitting name that I’ve come up with for this period is the Era of the...
How has the West been imagined as both America’s manifest destiny and a wild frontier? Originally published...
In the fast-paced world of technology and innovation, history might seem like a relic of the past...
The concept of using computers to simulate intelligence and critical thinking was first described by Alan Turing...
Enthusiasm for the capabilities of artificial intelligence has followed a boom-and-bust cycle since the mid-20th century. By...
The word “Robotics” was employed for the first time by Isaac Asimov in his novel “Runaround” (1942)....
Geological phenomena and natural cycles can drastically alter the Earth’s physical attributes. Introduction Many dramatic changes to...
When we knew what we knew about climate change since the seventeenth century. 1640: Carbon Dioxide Discovered...
Foote died in 1888 and for almost a hundred years her contributions were unknown. Introduction Eunice Newton...
The story of human adaptation to the natural environment is as old as humans themselves. By Joseph...
Gambling and betting have been entwined with human history since the dawn of civilization, serving as a...
Following several precious scientific books through the Middle Ages. By Katie HafnerHealth Journalist While covering technology for The...
In the history of sciences, the role of Leonardo da Vinci’s work is of fundamental importance. By...
Following their television broadcast, the films were made available free of charge for classroom use. Introduction The...
The Department of State has conducted American diplomacy amidst the competing currents of isolationism and internationalism. The...
The first apportionment, based on the 1790 census, resulted in 105 members. Introduction The primary reason for...
What was a day in session like? What occupied the men when they were not in session?...
Humans have used mind-altering plants since prehistoric times. Introduction Shakespeare once wrote that “what’s past is prologue.”...
It was not until Pasteur began investigating the process of fermentation that the beer industry changed significantly....
Facilities that would allow people to openly use opioids were once widespread. By Dr. Jonathan S. JonesAssistant...
The earliest references to the chakram come from the fifth century BCE. Introduction The chakram is a throwing...
There are amazingly few surviving falchions from the medieval period. Introduction A falchion is a one-handed, single-edged sword of European origin. Falchions are...
Field works have existed for as long as there have been armies. Introduction Trench warfare is a type...
Roman religion was not independent of society. Introduction So far, I have analyzed the Roman pantheon as...
Emperor Xuan of Han decreed the ritual of worshipping the Five Sacred Mountains and Four Waterways. By...
Fierce debates about visual depictions of the sacred have existed for centuries. Introduction An adjunct lecturer at...
Curiosity cabinets were a type of early museum in Europe. By Dr. Surekha DaviesHistorian of Science Introduction...