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The Best Thing About The Satanic Panic. “There’s a phenomeno...
The Best Thing About The Satanic Panic. “There’s a phenomenon called the rhyme-as-reason effect that says people are more likely to believe something is tr
When Jews ran the Gulag – The Occidental Observer
INTRODUCTION Few people realize how very Jewish the government of the Soviet Union was in its first two decades. Given the realities of publishing in today’s...
Fake pregnant bellies, ‘consumptive chic,’ and other truly bizarre fashion trends from the olden days
When you take a look at our history, you’ll find that humans have always done questionable things in the name of style.
Free Trivial Pursuit: Exploring America’s Story Game!
Here’s a fun freebie for the whole family! Hurry and sign up for this FREE Trivial Pursuit: Exploring America’s Story game! he game packs 600 fun, fast-pace...
See the June 2, 1926, front page: Sidener charged with agreeing to bribe to free Rutherford
Headlines from the June 2, 1926, front page include: Readers of Preachers' Magazine will testify in editor's fraud trial.
French and Indian War: The Final Clash of Empires in North America
The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was the last great colonial conflict waged between Great Britain and France in North America. Often considered a theater.....
Slavery Was Neither Unique to the U.S. Nor a Growth Driver
Slavery was neither central to America’s founding nor the primary source of the country’s subsequent prosperity. Yet both ideas have gained currency in rece...
Good News in History, June 2
This daily column features all the good news, anniversaries and notable birthdays from this day in history—June 2.
The map of the offikia: The “secret” lords of Orthodoxy and their Byzantine heritage
Archon Grand Logothete, Referendarios, Dikaiophylax, Rhetor, Chartophylax: The honorary titles bestowed by the Patriarchates, their history, significance, and t...
[2606.00958] On the History of the Square and Multiply Algorithm
Abstract page for arXiv paper 2606.00958: On the History of the Square and Multiply Algorithm
Test yourself: 10 questions about America's spiritual roots * WorldNetDaily * by Jerry Newcombe
'What was the Christian denomination of the majority of the members of the Constitutional Convention?'
In 1908, a Dog “Rescued” Children From the Seine — After Pushing Them In First
The New York Times described the stunning behavior over 100 years ago.
Hong Kong Nights 1974-1989 · Flipso
Greg Girard photographed Hong Kong after dark from 1974 to 1989, capturing neon-lit streets and t...
In Post-War Japan, the US Used Quiz Culture to Help Democrat...
In Post-War Japan, the US Used Quiz Culture to Help Democratize the Country. TV quiz shows “normalized participation, merit-based competition, and equal op
A Ocean Storm Put over 500 Lives in Grave Peril. Then, Local Villagers Took to the Seas.
In 1884, the Syria sank after hitting a reef in Fiji—and today its legacy lives on through lighthouses and reconciliation.
8 Reasons the CARE PACKAGE Has Worked for 80 Years
80 years of the CARE PACKAGE shows the most enduring humanitarian idea may also be the simplest: give people exactly what they need, exactly when they need it.
Power Lines: Maps That Shaped the Way We See the World. “A c...
Power Lines: Maps That Shaped the Way We See the World. “A collection of the greatest political maps in history and how these images have an unmatched powe
See What Summer Looked Like in the US in 33 Vintage Photos
Many of the summer traditions we love have been mainstays in American life for over a century. Vintage photos show what they used to look like.
Make It AMERICAN Pride Month: The Lost Spirit of ’76
Reflecting on the unity of the 1976 Bicentennial and challenges facing America’s 250th celebration.
The Federal Government Botched the Bicentennial Too
There's a lesson laying there: Make it local, embrace the commercial, and ignore the president.
Two Views, Both Not Quite Photographs · Flipso
A 1902 postcard shows the Brooklyn Bridge in profile with the Fulton ferry below, while a 1910 po...
Monday: Hili dialogue
It's JUNE!!! Welcome to the first day of that month, Monday, June 1, 2026, and here's a depiction of the month in the illuminated manuscript the Très Riches ...
One color a day, told as it ought to be told
There are good color dictionaries. There are good histories of paint. There are excellent technical references on conservation chemistry. What is harder to find...
Murderous Renaissance Painters: The Things You Learn From Programming Books
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Good News on This Day in History – June 1
This daily column features all the good news, anniversaries and notable birthdays from this day in history—June 1.
Vain attempt to assassinate Imam al-Hadi
Al-Mutawakkil was unable to bear Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) any more. It bothered him that people talked about the virtues, vast knowledge, piety, and asceticism of Im...
The Soft Bigotry of Historical Amnesia
Democrats abandoned segregation but never entirely abandoned paternalism.
That time global capitalism converged on a town that now has pop.111 — Crooked Timber
That time global capitalism converged on a town that now has pop.111 Google maps said it would take 2.5 hours to drive from our place in the Blue Mountains to ...
This week in history: June 1-7
Massacre of royal family in Nepal; Teton Dam collapse kills 11 in Idaho; US Supreme Court upholds convictions of Communist Party leaders; Pilsudski chooses cron...