Two particularly iconic things happened in the year 1969: The Moon landing and the Woodstock Festival. The famous Woodstock Music and Art Fair was considered a highlight of the 60s and a great testament to a people’s desire for fun, peace, and a little (or a lot) rebellion. The fair brought together around half a …
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Many agree that past decades were way simpler than today, yet each decade definitely had its own form of “weird,” too. The 1970s are our case study for this particular historic dive, and they don’t disappoint when it comes to strange occurrences. The decade gave us the Godfather, saw the end of the Beatles, and …
Maps have always had a special allure. When you think about it, they’re not just lines on a piece of paper, they’re windows into history. When you look at older maps, you are given a rare look into how people viewed the world at that time, where they thought the edges were, what lands were …
We all mess up. Sometimes, it’s forgetting where you left your keys, and other times, it’s sending a text to the wrong person. But what if your mistake cost millions or even billions of dollars (not to mention previous human lives)? That’s when it gets interesting. As I started digging into the most expensive mistakes …
The 1960s were a decade of cultural and social revolution, influencing everything from music and fashion to politics and technology. It was a time of major change and experimentation, with many iconic fashion trends cycling back and becoming relevant again today. When many of us think of the 60s, some specific fashions and trends come …
We’ve all read about the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade, but understanding its beginnings takes the brutality to a whole new level. The first slave trade voyage was the foundation of centuries of human suffering and exploitation. This wasn’t a straightforward business venture, it was the start of a system that would change the …
The 1970s were an era of bold fashion, groovy music, and a whole lot of social upheaval. But while some aspects of the decade make us nostalgic, others are hard to wrap our heads around, particularly when considering the safety of the decade’s youngsters. Of course, hindsight is always 20/20, and many of the things …
If you’re anything like me, there’s something undeniably magical about stepping into a place where history was made. You could be walking through an ancient battlefield or standing in a room where legendary debates took place, and it feels like you’re part of something bigger, a time traveler for the day. And when it comes …
When you hear about the Great Depression, certain iconic images probably flash through your mind—long breadlines, dusty plains, and families huddled together in the bleakest of times. But life during that era was far more than just black-and-white photos of hardship. Reading through accounts of people who lived through it, It can be mind-boggling to …
If the 1960s had an emblem, it would, of course, be the hippies. The hippie movement was the era’s defining trend as people rebelled against the status quo and sought to create a more liberated and inclusive society for all. Like any rebellious movement, the hippies rejected conventional values and embraced the foundational concepts of …
