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Explore the historical persecution of financially independent and powerful women, like 17th-century widow Katherine Harrison, who were accused of witchcraft for defying patriarchal norms and succeeding in traditionally male-dominated areas. This article connects historical witch trials to modern-day challenges faced by women in power.
Kim Phillips-Fein's 'Country of Lords' exposes America's hidden history of anti-egalitarianism, linking figures from John Adams and Andrew Carnegie to modern tech titans like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, revealing a continuous 'fight against equality' that fuels today's extreme disparities and threatens democracy.
A former ranger's family history at Mammoth Cave highlights a broader effort by the Trump administration to remove or alter National Park signage, censoring stories of slavery, Native Americans, and climate change, sparking a legal battle over historical integrity.
Shannon LaNier, a direct descendant of both Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, reflects on the profound contradictions of America's founding as the US approaches its 250th anniversary. He grapples with Jefferson's legacy as a proponent of liberty who also enslaved hundreds, including his own children with Hemings, and advocates for a complete, unvarnished understanding of American history.
This article delves into the moral implications of Israel's current actions, particularly a death penalty law for Palestinians, framing it as a rejection of universal Jewish humane obligations. It introduces Molly Crabapple's new book, 'Here Where We Live Is Our Country: The Story of the Jewish Bund,' which chronicles the Jewish Labour Bund – a revolutionary party founded in 1897 that championed cosmopolitanism, social democracy, and collective liberation over ethno-chauvinism. The Bund's history, from fighting pogroms and building alternative worlds in Poland to their prophetic warnings against Zionism's nationalist trajectory, is presented as a vital, though tragically defeated, counter-narrative. The piece argues that the Bund's legacy of 'solidarity across difference' offers a crucial model for contemporary Jewish movements advocating for Palestinian liberation, contrasting it with the 'savagery' of ethno-nationalism.
Discover the tragic story of James Garfield, the 20th U.S. President, who was shot by an assassin but ultimately succumbed to fatal medical malpractice. A new Netflix series, 'Death By Lightning,' aims to shed light on his remarkable life, progressive vision, and agonizing 79-day death, reviving interest in one of America's most forgotten 'what-ifs'.
Dr. Luke Kemp's new book reveals the secrets to the rise and fall of civilizations, and the alarming trajectory we're on today.
Commemorating the 81st anniversary of D-Day, this article delves into the planning, execution, and aftermath of Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy that marked a turning point in World War II. Discover the untold stories of bravery, sacrifice, and deception that shaped the course of history.
Thousands of previously unreleased documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy have been released, fueling further investigation into this historical event.
Discover the surprising origins of daylight saving time, from its World War roots to modern-day chaos!
