Most of us learn about history as a progression of serious speeches, wars, scientific breakthroughs, and political machinations. Because of this focus, it can be easy to perceive history as one long line of rather dry and somber affairs. The past, however... See more
The 1960s are often remembered for rock music, social change, and youth culture, but everyday life for teenagers was still governed by strict rules that would surprise many young people today. Schools, parents, churches, and local communities placed high ... See more
Language has a funny way of borrowing from the most unexpected places. While books, movies, and historical events have added countless expressions to everyday speech, cartoons have quietly contributed some of the most recognizable words and catchphrases w... See more
When something valuable breaks, that feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach is fairly common. Maybe it’s a smartphone cracking or that cup of coffee that fell on your laptop. It is devastating, isn’t it? Well, now imagine these instances but multipli... See more
History is dotted with men, women, and even institutions that made the lives of vast numbers of people miserable and left behind histories of violence, oppression, or outright crime. The article does nothing to dispute this. It has been said, however, tha... See more
