William Shakespeare is often considered the world’s best playwright. He made regular use of a wide array of literary devices to liven up his work. Which language tools did Shakespeare use? […]
The Battle of Antietam was a key point in American Civil War history. It happened in Maryland and involved bold moves by both the Confederacy and the Union. What made the Battle of Antietam so deadly? […]
Fungal infections are an unpleasant but undeniable part of life. From histoplasmosis to diaper rashes, fungi disrupt humanity in an obnoxious and occasionally disgusting way. Where do they come from? […]
Two of Russia’s most famous rulers have a direct historical connection. The latter even began a dynasty that reigned over Russia for over 300 years. How did Ivan the Terrible facilitate the Romanov dynasty? […]
The closest living relatives to dinosaurs aren’t lizards, but birds. In even simpler terms, it’s often said that birds are dinosaurs. A new Wondrium series shines a light on their link. […]
In the 1950s, Vietnam was a partitioned and volatile country. Communism ruled the north while the U.S.-backed president Ngô Đình Diệm consolidated power in the south. Where did North Vietnam’s Viet Cong come from? […]
In 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch. All seven crew members aboard the space shuttle were killed. What caused the Challenger disaster and what did we learn from it? […]
Carl Sagan was a world-famous American astronomer and planetary scientist. He contributed research on the possibility of alien life and hosted the popular television show Cosmos. Wondrium explores his life and legacy. […]
From Herodias to Joan of Arc, strong women fill pre-15th-century history. A Wondrium series tells the stories of 36 such warriors, queens, and intellectuals. Vietnam’s Trung sisters rebelled against China 2,000 years ago. […]
A medical technology called CRISPR is revolutionizing disease treatment. It can edit genes to treat everything from Tay-Sachs disease to sickle-cell anemia, and more. How does CRISPR work? […]
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