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How the Paralympic movement evolved into a major sporting eventAugust 30, 2024 – First founded as an archery contest for 16 disabled veterans, the games now rival the Olympics as an athletic spectacle.
A glimpse into the misunderstood history of geishaJune 28, 2024 – A ban against tourists in Kyoto’s geisha districts went into effect this year. What triggered it?
The real history behind the legend of Sun Wukong, China's Monkey KingAugust 29, 2024 – Video game “Black Myth: Wukong” is introducing an entirely new audience to the star character from 16th century classic “Journey to the West.”
Cleopatra IS brat? These 5 women in history were the OG brat girlsJuly 29, 2024 – Charli XCX may have popularized the “brat” persona, but this rebellious lifestyle has deep historical roots.
Symbol of opulence or sign of witchcraft? Here’s a colorful history of red lipstick.May 08, 2024 – From its early use by prostitutes in ancient Greece to a symbol of glamor in Hollywood, rouge lips has long been associated with beauty, power, and rebellion.
Think ‘Bridgerton’ or ‘Saltburn’ are scandalous? Here’s the sordid history behind these English country homesMay 14, 2024 – From sex scandals to political intrigues, these are the real-life stories of 6 noble residences.
Europe's historic islands you shouldn't missMarch 11, 2024 – From ancient cultural sites to precious artefacts, Europe’s islands are filled with historical intrigue and fascinating insights into the past.
Sicilian seduction: do you know the secret history of cannoli?February 23, 2024 – While they might seem to many like simple pastries, in Sicily cannoli are known for both their suggestive shape and their somewhat bawdy origins.
The ancient—and mysterious—history of ‘abracadabra’March 01, 2024 – The earliest mention comes from a text in the second century A.D., which used the term as a treatment for fevers.
The true history of Einstein's role in developing the atomic bombFebruary 21, 2024 – The legendary physicist urged the U.S. to build the devastating weapon during World War II—and was haunted by the consequences. “I did not see any other way out.”
Irish Claddagh rings have an unexpected history—it involves pirates.January 11, 2024 – You’ve seen the iconic heirloom with two hands clasping a crowned heart. Do you know its history?
This Tuscan spa town offers ancient history and healing watersNovember 28, 2023 – The remarkable archaeological site proves that San Casciano dei Bagni has been a place of wellness since Etruscan times.
Was Napoleon even short? Inside the history of discrimination against short menNovember 22, 2023 – He was a French dictator—the original short king. Napoleon's supposedly short stature made him the mockery of Europe and inspired a stigma that persists today.
A man’s world? Not according to biology or history.August 12, 2024 – For proof, we can look to the many matrilineal societies dotted all over the world. In some regions, these traditions may date back thousands of years.
The sinister history of America's 'uranium gold rush'July 12, 2024 – The success of the Manhattan Project sent demand for uranium skyrocketing, and enterprising prospectors went out West in search of an overnight fortune. But many were exposed to lethal radiation in the mines.
How can Maui survive future wildfires? History offers some clues.August 07, 2024 – A year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century, Native Hawaiian survivors are advocating for change. “If we don’t do things right now, it’s going to put us right back in the same situation before the fire.”
