EUROPEAN HISTORY
How Ancient Athens Convinced Its Wealthiest to Love Paying Taxes
The 1 percent of ancient Athens paid nearly all the city's taxes — and often bragged about it.
How a Swiss Ski Resort Was Ravaged by Typhoid and Survived
Outbreaks can devastate tourist hot spots — and use them to spread.
The Story Behind the Eiffel Tower’s Forgotten Competitors
The world's fair has always stoked some wild ideas.
‘Flashback’ Lecture Notes: The Mysterious Disappearance That Helped Give Rise to Hollywood
This week's episode of the chart-topping 'Flashback' podcast explores the disappearance of French inventor Augustin Le Prince.
The Nazi Propaganda That Triggered a Mass Suicide
As Russians occupied Demmin, Germany, at the end of the war, locals feared for the worst, and more than 1,000 took their own lives.
‘Flashback’ Lecture Notes: The Dangerous Discovery That Sparked the Modern Labor Movement
In the latest episode of OZY's chart-topping history podcast, we learn about the power of phosphorous.
‘Flashback’ Lecture Notes: How Hitler’s Doctor Changed the Course of World War II
Our extra reading from this week's 'Flashback' podcast explores Hitler's physician Dr.
The History of Finding (or Building) Noah's Ark
The ancient flood myth has inspired centuries of religious creationists and intrepid explorers.
The Medieval Book to Read While Under Quarantine
Throughout history, when faced with viral doom and gloom, people have turned to tales of lust and deceit.
These Spiritual Precursors to the Amish Met a Gruesome Fate
The Münster rebellion promoted community property, egalitarianism and polygamy, and its legacy is still with us.
The Food That Built America
The Food that Built America tells the unbelievable true stories behind the industry titans like Henry Heinz, Milton Hershey, the Kellogg brothers and Ray Kroc, who revolutionized food, and transformed American life and culture forever in the process.
The Badass Rogue Who Cross-Dressed and Dueled Her Way to Infamy
Was Julie d’Aubigny even her real name? Don’t ask too many questions.
The Other Jack Black and His Fancy Rat Friends
More than any other human, this man turned rats from pests into friends.
