What’s the Difference Between Authoritarianism and Totalitarianism?Both totalitarianism and authoritarianism are non-democratic political systems, but there are some key differences between the two. Read more
11 Objects Carried by World War I InfantrymenHere are some of the essential items that typical American infantrymen carried with them on the battlefields of World War I. Read more
7 Weird Weapons From World War IIFrom dead rats implanted with bombs, to a giant explosive wheel, these World War II weapons were creative, but not very successful. Read more
7 Things You May Not Know About US Presidential DebatesWhat was the most-watched U.S. presidential debate in history? Find out this and other surprising facts about the political tradition. Read more
How the Mad Cow Disease Crisis Shook BritainWhen a variant of Mad Cow Disease moved from cattle to humans in the mid-1990s, fear ensued and the British economy lost billions. Read more
The Heroic WWI Homing Pigeons That Saved Countless LivesSome winged warriors, like the famed Cher Ami, received military honors for their intrepid feats as battlefield messengers. Read more
The 1964 Campaign Ad That Leveraged Cold War FearsThe so-called “Daisy” ad played on fears of nuclear war in the race between Lyndon B. Johnson and Barry Goldwater. Read more
7 Mother’s Day Traditions Around the WorldWhile specific traditions vary, nearly every country observes a day to honor mothers and their critical role in families. Read more
How Dith Pran’s Remarkable Survival Story Exposed Cambodia’s Killing FieldsDith Pran was a Cambodian photojournalist (and later, a U.S. citizen), who survived and then exposed atrocities under the Khmer Rouge. Read more
Anna May Wong: 13 Facts About Her Trailblazing Hollywood CareerWong started acting at age 14 and rose to fame, but as a Chinese American, landing leading roles was often a struggle. Read more
11 Objects Carried by American Civil War SoldiersA Civil War soldier’s load typically weighed 30 to 40 pounds. This is what he wore—and carried. Read more
10 Ways Shakespeare Changed the Way You TalkThe world-famous playwright invented scores of new words and phrases. Here are 10 that have become part of the popular lexicon. Read more