The hottest Historical Events Substack posts right now

Be cautious of the dangerous junk science involved in using DNA to predict a suspect's face and running facial recognition on it.
Black History Month is crucial to celebrate the contributions of Black individuals that have been historically overlooked and ignored.
Efforts to restrict Black voting rights are a serious issue, with people of color being underrepresented in the electorate despite making up a significant portion of eligible voters.

History repeats itself in how governments control the food supply.
US government allowed decimation of buffalo herds to force Native Americans onto reservations.
Globally, efforts are made to limit meat consumption while leaders continue indulging in meat.

History exists and is often manipulated by elites.
Events have causes, but politicians and media may deny this to fit their narrative.
Western foreign policy is driven by strategic interests, supporting oppressive regimes for decades.

Saudi royals prefer Israel over Hamas due to long-standing concerns about Islamism threatening their rule.
The collapse of Austria-Hungary spawned unique literature reflecting on the loss of the empire.
Bellingcat, known for open source intelligence, has been revealed to collaborate with Western intelligence agencies.

Recommendation is based on personal enjoyment, not critical analysis
Sometimes trying something you initially didn't want to can lead to great experiences
A movie recommendation can stick with you and leave you thinking about it

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Season 1 of Comancheria covers the rise of Comancheria and the challenges faced by various tribes and settlers.
Episodes in Season 1 delve into historical events like the Chaos caused by the introduction of new technologies, the conflicts between Comanches and Apaches, and the Spanish expeditions and truces in the early 1700s.
The cycle of violence intensified, leading to terror, atrocities, and a significant impact on the territories, setting back civilization by a hundred years.

Malika Yezid, 8 ans, tragically killed by a gendarme in 1973
The story of Malika reveals a history of police violence and manipulation in marginalized communities
The importance of uncovering and sharing forgotten stories to combat injustice and ensure remembrance

The CIA practiced using a dog to rape innocent people in the 1970s.
Gina Haspel, a former CIA Director, was friends with a CIA agent involved in the dog raping practice.
The article raises concerns about the lack of accountability for past torture practices and the need for national dialogue.

When testing AI chatbots with questions on Finnish history, the farther the topic is from well-known subjects, the worse the AI performs.
Comparing OpenAI's ChatGPT with Microsoft's Bing, Bing may require more specific prompts to provide detailed answers.
AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Bing may offer inaccurate or hallucinated information, highlighting the importance of fact-checking and verifying information when using AI for historical research.

The author discusses historical events and their impact on people's lives.
The author emphasizes the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving common goals.
Reflecting on history prompts the question of what kind of future we are creating for our children.

William Somerset Maugham was a renowned English writer known for his plays, novels, and short stories.
Homegrown food has a carbon footprint five times greater than conventionally grown food.
An illustrated guide explores post-Orwellian censorship.