The Game That Shows We’re Thinking About History All Wrong
In many ways, the game plays like a thoughtful cosmetic update. You select a civilization and a leader, with options that aren’t only the obvious ones (all hail Empress Harriet Tubman!). The world map ...
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Buried Selves: How Identity Mirrors Historical Preservation
Just as historical buildings accumulate layers of plaster over time, one's identity is shaped by overlapping experiences—some ...
Address science misinformation not by repeating the facts, but by building conversation and community
For science to have a meaningful impact on a group of people, new information needs to spread between trusted members of that ...
Money may have originated through long distance trade, new theory suggests
Two of the most commonly accepted theories for the origin of money are the commodity theory and the chartalist theory. Both ...
Greece’s new president is a leading advocate of bringing home the Parthenon sculptures from Britain
Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon ...
Einstein Was Right – Euclid Just Captured Space-Time Warping in a Perfect Cosmic Ring
Euclid, a space telescope on a mission to uncover the secrets of dark matter and dark energy, has already made a stunning discovery: a perfectly formed Einstein ring hidden in a well-known galaxy.
Droughts, Locusts, and Plague: 16th-Century Transylvanian Diaries Expose Climate Chaos
Historical texts, from official records to personal chronicles, are revealing how 16th-century weather shaped Transylvanian ...