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Unweaving the history of friendship braceletsSeptember 26, 2024 – Whether we’re exchanging locks of hair or bright plastic beads, humans have been finding ways to honor our friends for millennia.
The history of trick-or-treating, and how it became a Halloween traditionOctober 29, 2024 – Children dressing in costumes and going door-to-door for treats is a relatively modern tradition—but its origins can be traced to the Celts and even a long-lost Christmas tradition.
The real history of Yasuke, Japan’s first Black samuraiOctober 29, 2024 – Yasuke’s remarkable journey took him from Africa to the ranks of Oda Nobunaga’s forces, where he became one of Japan’s most intriguing figures.
Tour Egypt’s Valley of the Whales for a window onto the history of evolutionOctober 27, 2024 – South west of Cairo, deep in Egypt’s Western Desert, there lie treasures even more ancient than the pharaohs’ tombs — and travellers can visit them to see one of the great mysteries of evolution uncovered.
Bees. Spies. A morgue. National Geographic’s headquarters has a surprising history.October 28, 2024 – As National Geographic reimagines its iconic headquarters for the 21st century, here’s a look back at its history as a base for both Cold War spies and the Society’s own Explorers.
The history of book bans—and their changing targets—in the U.S.September 20, 2024 – Recent years have seen a record-breaking number of attempts to ban books. Here's how book banning emerged—and how it turned school libraries into battlegrounds.
A man’s world? Not according to biology or history.August 12, 2024 – For proof, we can look to the many matrilineal societies dotted all over the world. In some regions, these traditions may date back thousands of years.
The sinister history of America's 'uranium gold rush'July 12, 2024 – The success of the Manhattan Project sent demand for uranium skyrocketing, and enterprising prospectors went out West in search of an overnight fortune. But many were exposed to lethal radiation in the mines.
Illegal to be ’ugly’? The history behind one of America‘s cruelest lawsAugust 09, 2024 – For nearly a century, so-called “ugly laws” banned people with visible disabilities and diseases from public spaces, revealing society’s harsh standards of beauty and the impact on those who didn’t meet them.
How can Maui survive future wildfires? History offers some clues.August 07, 2024 – A year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century, Native Hawaiian survivors are advocating for change. “If we don’t do things right now, it’s going to put us right back in the same situation before the fire.”
History & CultureExplore the latest discoveries in history and archaeology from the ancient world to the modern era.
Your khaki pants have a history that may surprise youJune 03, 2024 – The British first began wearing khaki during their occupation of India. The tan-colored tactical camouflage soon spread across the world.
The surprisingly subversive history of mini golfMay 20, 2024 – No sport is quite as whimsical as mini golf. But it came about as a way to make golfing accessible to everyone—regardless of your sex, race, or class.
A short history of tennis skirtsMay 02, 2024 – Controversy over shifting hemlines proves that women in sports have long been scrutinized for what they wear.
What it's like to hike Australia's Great Ocean WalkNovember 02, 2024 – A multi-day trek along the Great Ocean Walk uncovers intriguing tales from Victoria’s maritime history and ends at one of its most iconic natural features.
