The Night Witches
In the dark skies over the Eastern Front of World War II, the Soviet Union deployed one of the most unusual and effective combat units of the war: the Night Witches. Officially the 588th Night Bombe...
9 Jan 13min
Earthquakes
Approximately 55 times a day, or 20,000 times a year, an earthquake occurs somewhere on Earth. Of those, the vast majority go unnoticed and cause no damage whatsoever. Nonetheless, earthquakes ar...
8 Jan 14min
Gabon
When you think of countries in Africa, it is unlikely that Gabon will be one of the first to cross your mind. It is entirely possible that some of you might never ever heard of Gabon. Considered “...
7 Jan 15min
The Dark Origins of Fairy Tales, Part I
Modern fairy tales often conclude with a protagonist achieving their dreams and a simple "happily ever after." This popular image, often promoted by studios like Disney for family-friendly consumpti...
6 Jan 13min
Al Capone
Alphonse Gabriel Capone, aka Al Capone, aka Scarface, is one of the most notorious gangsters in American history. Known for dominating Chicago’s underworld during prohibition, his criminal operation...
5 Jan 15min
The Great Arab Revolt
One of the most significant and long-lasting outcomes of World War I didn’t take place in Europe. It was a reshuffling of the political order in the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant. During the war...
4 Jan 14min
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
In 1943, one of the most notable acts of Jewish resistance during World War II took place. For nearly one month, residents of the Warsaw Ghetto fought against Nazi soldiers who were attempting to tra...
3 Jan 15min
The Defenestrations of Prague
Prague is one of the truly great cities of Central Europe. Prague is noted for its preserved medieval and Baroque architecture, the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the Astronomical Clock, and its Got...
2 Jan 15min
