1. King Arthur We all love the stories of King Arthur pulling the sword from the stone and leading the Knights of the Round Table, but historians are not so sure he ever existed. Some believe he may have been […]
1. Leech Collector Imagine wading into a swampy bog at the crack of dawn, lifting your skirt or pant legs, and waiting for bloodsucking leeches to latch onto your skin. That was the reality for leech collectors, who were often
1. The Civil War Was Only About Slavery It’s tempting to reduce the entire Civil War to just one issue, but the truth is more layered than that. Yes, slavery was absolutely central—don’t let anyone tell you otherwise—but it was
1. Baby Tossing in India In the Indian state of Karnataka, there’s a tradition that’ll make your heart race: tossing babies off a 30-foot temple! Don’t worry, though—they’re caught safely in a large cloth by people waiting below. This ceremony,
1. Ancient Egypt You probably didn’t wake up thinking about the pyramids, but Ancient Egypt’s influence is quietly woven into your day. From the calendar on your wall to the eyeliner in your makeup bag, the Egyptians were trendsetters in
1. Tipping Where It’s Not Expected If you’re used to tipping generously in the U.S., it might feel rude not to leave something. But in places like Japan or South Korea, tipping can actually come across as insulting. Service is
1. The Falling Man – A Quiet Desperation on 9/11 The image of a man falling headfirst from the World Trade Center is one that’s etched into history—and hearts. Taken by Richard Drew on September 11, 2001, it captures a
