History
How Did the Munich Agreement Seal the Fate of Czechoslovakia?
While Europe still hoped to ward off the specter of a new world conflict, the great powers were preparing to…
How Long Did the Vikings Stay in North America?
The Vikings reached North America but failed to establish viable colonies. The ruins of their settlement and timber from America…
Why Do We Have Summer and Winter Time?
Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and lasts until the last Sunday in October. And when…
Key Dates in the Cold War
The Cold War emerged at the end of World War II and lasted until the dissolution of the USSR in…
4 Key Dates in the Yom Kippur War
Opposing Egypt and Syria against Israel, the Yom Kippur War is remembered for its swiftness—it lasted only 18 days. It…
How Were the Paralympic Games Born?
Like the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games are held every four years. But when and how were these games—bringing together…
Nuclear Allegories and Dystopias from Godzilla to Fallout
Nuclear cultural impacts can be analyzed through the nuclear allegory of Godzilla, Cold War literature, the dystopia of the Fallout…
How Was the Ancient City of Pompeii Born?
Who knows? The illustrious ancient city, renowned for its refinement, was in fact the result of the genius of several…
How Did the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Disappear?
Today, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have (almost) all vanished, leaving behind only stories and fragments of their…
Why Do Ancient Statues Have Such Small Penises?
Why are these muscular, athletic men—with angelic faces and broad chests—depicted with a phallus that seems disproportionately small compared to…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Titian
Titian was an immensely successful artist during his lifetime, painting for Italian and international princes and kings. His work evolved…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Édouard Manet
First a realist, then an Impressionist, this painter has many little-known facets.