Perspectives

The Chilling Mystery of Kuru: The “Laughing Death” That Shocked the World
There are diseases… and then there are mysteries that haunt science for decades. Back in the 1930s, something terrifying was unfolding in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. Among the Fore people, a tribe of roughly 11,000 individuals, a strange illness was claiming around 200 lives every year.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in History
Shaolin Temple Secrets Revealed: The Real Story Behind Shaolin Kung Fu
When most people hear Shaolin Kung Fu, they picture flying kicks, shattered bricks, and warriors who move like something straight out of a movie. Maybe even someone like Bruce Lee dominating the screen with lightning-fast strikes.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in History
6 Ancient Legends That Were Surprisingly Real
Humans are natural storytellers. For thousands of years, myths and legends have ignited our imagination, fed our souls, and passed wisdom from one generation to the next. While many of these tales are just that, stories, some are rooted in real events, revealing fascinating truths about our planet and the universe.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in History
6 Bizarre Taxes From History That Will Make You Thank Modern Life
Throughout history, taxes haven’t always been about income or property. Some levies were downright bizarre, targeting everyday life, personal habits, and even your body. From medieval England to ancient Rome, here are six of the strangest taxes ever recorded.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in History
A Student Disappears After Enrolling On A Summer Photography Course
In 1997, 18 year old Kristen Modafferi was studying at North Carolina State University. To the great pride of her parents, she had graduated from high school a year early and earned a full scholarship to study industrial design.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
The Town That Disappeared Without a Sound:
On a freezing night in November 1930, under a sky that felt too wide and too empty, a man walked toward a village he had visited many times before.
By Muhammad Ayaan about a month ago in History
The Man Who Opened the Berlin Wall—By Accident
On November 9, 1989, no one expected history to change. There were no tanks rolling through the streets. No dramatic speeches echoing across Europe.
By The khanabout a month ago in History
About Venice
“Beauty at low temperatures is beauty.” — Joseph Brodsky For the first time, I heard the name of this city in a popular song in Russia at the dawn of the 1990s.
By Anastasia Tsarkovaabout a month ago in History
Most global maps make Greenland appear larger than it is in reality.
According to a global investigation, people's perceptions of major nations are systematically changed by the type of world map they view, making Greenland one of the most overstated locations on the planet.
By Francis Damiabout a month ago in History
Nigeria vs the United States: Governance, Corruption, and Lessons for Development
Nigeria and the United States: Governance, corruption, and lessons for National Development Introduction Nigeria and the United States are both federal republics with diverse populations and vast resources. Yet, their development outcomes differ sharply. While the United States has managed to build relatively stable institutions that support economic growth and democratic governance, Nigeria continues to struggle with policy inconsistency, weak institutions, and widespread corruption. This article looks at the difference between both countries in policy-making and corruption control, and highlights realistic steps Nigeria can take to strengthen its governance and improve national development.
By Ugochukwu Nwadikeabout a month ago in History
The Rise and Fall of Samson. AI-Generated.
Once, a young man walked the earth, and the earth itself seemed to listen when he did. His name was Samson, and his story was spoken first in whispers, then in fear, and finally in wonder. Long before his strength became legend, before enemies trembled at his shadow, he was only a child promised to God.
By Kelly Munala Brookesabout a month ago in History
The Retreating Left
Democratic Socialism, Anarchism, and Left Communism are variations of the same failure. Each represents a retreat from the inherited legacy of communism and the revolutionary left. These three ideologies are idealist, Eurocentric, and petty bourgeois. They emerged in our context as different strategies of retreat — positions I once inhabited but no longer do. Through these three ideologies I carried variations of similar bourgeois fears about Marxism-Leninism. I followed multiple paths during my time on the left. Each promised a way forward. Three led to retreat. One did not.
By Victor Zempranoabout a month ago in History