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Think America would never elect a socialist? Think again.
Have we turned the corner of a cold winter?
It may come as a surprise to some to find that anarchism comes in as many flavors as Ben ‘n Jerry’s.
Hi-tech imaging again reveals a hidden chapter of human history.
From animated umbrellas to polite-but-violent turtle-people, Japan’s folklore contains some extremely creative monsters.
Throughout history, hundreds — sometimes thousands — of people have been spontaneously compelled to dance until collapsing or dying from exhaustion. What explanations are there for this bizarre phenomenon?
Some books had a profound influence on Einstein’s thinking and theories.
How did psychedelics and computers converge?
There are some undeniable parallels between Jewish history and the Big Blue Boy Scout.
Some things have always been worth celebrating.
The legacy of Felix Dzerzhinsky, who led Soviet secret police in the “Red Terror,” still confounds Russia.
Evolution doesn’t clean up after itself very well.
The history of the Geneva Conventions tells us how the international community draws the line on brutality.
Air pollution is up to five times over the EU limit in these Central London hotspots.
These photos of scientific heroes and accomplishments inspire awe and curiosity.
They’re positioned as they are for a good reason.
The gem lapis lazuli is the source of luminescent blue in manuscript illustrations.
A blank canvas for generations of science.
The Israeli historian has plenty to say.
That disastrous rock may now looks to have been a Beta Taurid passenger
Has the Republican Party forgotten its past?
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Following World War I, President Woodrow Wilson nearly died trying to ensure world peace.
Oppression causes many people to run for the hills. Literally.
Was Jesus a real historical figure? Here’s what we know.
Eboo Patel explains how America’s political philosophy broke the democratic mold.
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Interactive map reveals the horror — and the patterns — of murder in 14th-century London.
Thousands of churches are left behind every year in America.
Explore McLuhan’s theory on print culture and its influential hold over civilization.
It’s hard to get off of the couch after a few eggnogs, let alone destroy public property.