The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were a collection of structures admired by ancient Greek writers and travelers as feats of beauty and human engineering. Ancient authors such as Diodorus Siculus and Antipater of Sidon compiled lists of these “sights to be seen,” but the list we reference today was solidified from their […]

Feminism isn’t one story; it’s a powerful movement continuously reinventing itself with each new era and shift of culture. While many associate feminism with set waves and milestones, it’s a lot more dynamic, adapting to shifting needs and voices. From early struggles for suffrage to the intersectional, inclusive activism of today, feminism reflects the […]

King George IV, the last monarch of Britain’s Georgian era (1714-1830), filled his time with the pursuit of pleasure. His vice-coated lifestyle was notorious and expensive, putting unnecessary financial pressure on the shoulders of the British Parliament.   This made him a deeply unpopular monarch and the perfect example of a rich, out-of-touch royal […]

The Cold War became chillier in 1949 when the communists won the Chinese Civil War, giving the Soviet Union a major new ally. During the reign of Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin, “Red China” was a loyal friend to Soviet communism. To help their mostly agrarian ally develop more quickly, the Soviets sent aid, equipment, […]

The allure of Indian textiles during the Victorian era was more than just fashion—it was a symbol of status, culture, and imperial dominance. As the British Empire crept at the edges of its borders, growing larger and ever stronger, so too did the fascination with the luxurious fabrics produced by Indian weavers and embroiderers. […]