As we continue our look at Big Tech and the internet, we’re joined by author Malcolm Harris. He has just published a fascinating new book … A History of California, Capitalism, and the WorldRead more
History
How early Africans lived, traveled and interacted
A new analysis of human remains that were buried in African archaeological sites has produced the earliest DNA from the continent, telling a fascinating tale … How early Africans lived, traveled and interactedRead more
A 3400-year-old city emerges from the Tigris River
A team of German and Kurdish archaeologists have uncovered a 3400-year-old Mittani Empire-era city once located on the Tigris River. The settlement emerged from the … A 3400-year-old city emerges from the Tigris RiverRead more
Amir Khusrau, the Great Survivor Whose Versatile Imagination Remains Fresh Even Today
“From Ilyich to Ilyich, no stroke, no heart attack,” the Ukrainian gentleman muttered. We were chatting at a wedding reception a few decades ago. He … Amir Khusrau, the Great Survivor Whose Versatile Imagination Remains Fresh Even TodayRead more
Slavery and the Guardian
If you know how a trick is done, if you have peered through the smoke and looked past the mirrors, if you have figured out … Slavery and the GuardianRead more
The Real Irish-American History
In the latest issue of Orion magazine, Lacy M. Johnson writes: When the next freeze or fire or pandemic or hurricane hits us, vulnerability will … The Real Irish-American HistoryRead more
Those earrings are so last year – but the reason you’re wearing them is ancient
The necklace, nametag, earrings or uniform you chose to put on this morning might say more than you realize about your social status, job or … Those earrings are so last year – but the reason you’re wearing them is ancientRead more
The Blood Behind Britain’s Bling
I understand why millions of Americans enjoy all things royal, despite having revolted against the British monarchy in 1776. There is timeless elegance, breathtaking estates, … The Blood Behind Britain’s BlingRead more
India got Century of History Being Distorted
In his address to the nation on the 76th anniversary of India’s independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his odd formulation that India suffered through … India got Century of History Being DistortedRead more
Why Are Archaeologists Unable to Find Evidence of a Ruling Class of Indus Civilisation?
Little more than a century ago, British and Indian archaeologists began excavating the remains of what they soon realised was a previously unknown civilisation in … Why Are Archaeologists Unable to Find Evidence of a Ruling Class of Indus Civilisation?Read more