These tales recur in the myths and legends of many Indo-European cultures. Medieval Nordic vernaculars routinely use...
History
There is a long tradition in China of associating monkeys with the mind. Introduction One summer afternoon...
In medieval Europe, whaling was an important economic activity, boosting coastal centers and villages. It reduced after...
“Santa Anna’s personal life mirrored the opportunism and self-interest that characterized his political career.” By Ray Scheel,...
Skepticism about religion became a strong player in the philosophical playground. The Origins We, philosophers, tend to...
Philosophical skepticism is a doubtful attitude toward commonly accepted knowledge claims. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate...
People could free themselves from externally-imposed limitations. Introduction The theology of the Death of God, also known as Radical Theology, is a contemporary...
Thousands resistance fighters were sent directly to concentration camps without trial. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate...
News of the crushing Soviet victory at Stalingrad in February 1943 over the Third Reich was intense....
Even before 1938, the German resistance had begun seeking foreign help. By Jeff Pines During World War...
In 1858, physician Tomás Salazar pioneered the study of the disease. By Dr. José Ignacio MogrovejoPontificia Universidad...
Alice Ball’s legacy and her contributions to an early treatment of a dangerous and stigmatizing disease. Introduction...
Examining the complex cinematic representations of nurses and nursing during this period. By Dr. David CantorResearcherInstitute of...
Examining Roman death rituals including funerals, cremations, and graves. By Dr. Mario ErasmoCultural HistorianProfessor and Head Undergraduate...
José Guadalupe Posada created the satirical skull in the early 1900s. Introduction On April 13, 1944, thousands...
Evolution takes time. By Danielle HallOcean Portal Digital ProducerMuseum of Natural HistorySmithsonian Institution Introduction The ocean may...
What happened to turn this green world into the icy continent it is today? By Dr. Bella...
Traditional water dams have been built since prehistoric times. By Dr. Andreas N. AngelakisSchool of History and...
Faster travel, shipping, and trade. Introduction As the United States began the most deadly conflict in its...
Initial reactions were mixed. By Eli WizevichHistory CorrespondentSmithsonian Magazine Even before there were cars, there was treacherous...
A quattrocento marvel, at once a story of lost love and a fever dream of antiquity. This...
Baffling objects in the sky. By Joshua Blu BuhsAuthor Albany, New York, 6 August 1874. Charles Hoy...
Her project inspired thinkers such as the myth theorist Joseph Campbell and the psychoanalyst Erich Neumann. This...
One of the most important transitions in human history was the domestication of animals. Introduction The domestication of...
Revising a long-standing hypothesis for how humans domesticated horses. By Dr. William TaylorAssistant Professor and Curator of...
Exploring the biography of this elusive figure, whose savant-like qualities inspired later scholars. By Dr. Kirsten TamblingFreelance...
Iran offers an incredible variety of archaeological and cultural wonders. Introduction Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known,...
Jeong Sanggi deserves a place of honor within the pantheon of great cartographers. Introduction Dongguk Daejido, or...
Soviet media said it wasn’t a game-changer the day after the invasion (it was). Introduction When Russian...
Brick and cake tea that was traded through the Silk Road. By Dr. Vithiyapathy Purushothaman and Dr....