The history of book bans—and their changing targets—in the U.S.
Recent years have seen a record-breaking number of attempts to ban books. Here's how book banning emerged—and how it turned...
What makes a witch? How villains like the Wicked Witch of the West set the standard
The mean, green witch and the Evil Queen have thrilled generations of moviegoers. But they also reflect cultural fears about...
The real ancient Roman plot that inspired ‘Megalopolis’
Historians characterize the Catilinarian conspiracy as the beginning of the end of the Roman Empire—which director Francis Ford Coppola compares...
Bras are older than you think—much older
Underwires and flame resistance are only the latest innovations in a millennia-long struggle to keep the girls in line. Roman...
What was the Stonewall uprising?
A June 1969 police raid of the New York bar erupted into a days-long rebellion that lit a fire under...
Sports Betting Is Lowering Credit Scores and Increasing Bankruptcies, Says New Study
18% of online sports bettors lose money needed for living expenses. According to a new study from researchers from UCLA...
Why Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year
This day of atonement marks the end of the Jewish high holy days—and offers a chance for people to change...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet the trailblazers that the holiday honors
The U.S. celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month each fall. Here’s how the holiday came about—and the stories behind its most iconic...
‘Witch bottles‘ filled with nails and teeth were once thought to heal the cursed
”Keep it hidden, keep it warm“ was the instruction for these capsules of anti-evil from 17th century England. The reasons...
Unweaving the history of friendship bracelets
Whether we’re exchanging locks of hair or bright plastic beads, humans have been finding ways to honor our friends for...
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