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Four More Wars: Historical Conflicts Worth Reprising

If we are on the brink of World War III, may we at Sistory suggest a few other wars we’d like to repeat instead?

australia, europe, history, iceland, united states, war, world history

The Definitely Not Funny History Behind London’s Big Stink

London’s Thames River was never a particularly pristine body of water, but by the mid-19th century, things had gotten out of hand.

engineering, environment, europe, travel

The Fat Times, Or History’s Best Euphemisms

The Fat Times, That Time I Had Bangs, Sophomore Year: we all have ways to gloss over the iniquities of our past. So does Iceland.

europe, iceland, ireland, words

Who’s That Guy? It’s Guy!

As you know from our last missive on this lovely blog, Eleanor and I recently took a Sistory Business Trip … More

business, england, europe, health

I’ll Be There For You 👏👏 👏 👏: Vienna in 1913

In 1913, the year before World War I kicked off and changed everything, the city of Vienna was home to a number of young men with some radical views. They all lived within a few blocks of each other, but they didn’t know each other.

dictators, europe, politics, travel

The Past is Female Too: Holy Mother Edition

It’s a mother of a season. Well, rather, it’s a season celebrating mothers – particularly a Biblically famous teenage mother – and we’re here for it. Moms rule. We’ve already written about some of history’s best royal momagers, but here are five more mothers you ought to know about.

china, civil rights, entertainment, europe, mothers, The Past is Female Too, united states, war, women

It’s a Bird, It’s a Train, It’s a Common Misconception

If you were invited to see some newfangled technology and instead saw a train approaching you at full speed, would you wait to make sure it was just a movie – a concept you were heretofore unfamiliar with? Or would you bail first and ask questions later?

art, entertainment, europe, film, myth, tech

Squad Goals, Part 3: Frisky & Bitchy

Looking for inspiring tales of female friendship? Check out our posts on Squad Goals Part 1 and Part 2. As … More

europe, friendship, sports, squad goals, women

Oh, Cecilia, You’re Breaking My Glass Ceiling

Q: Where does a mansplainer get his water? A: A well, actually. If you’re not familiar with mansplaining, it’s pretty … More

education, europe, science, women

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