How Star Trek Helped Elect a U.S. President
I’ve always been a bit of a low-key Trekkie — I’m a huge fan of the movies and watched The […]
History
Welcome to the History category of Threw the Looking Glass! Our articles explore the past, from ancient civilizations to modern-day events, providing insights and stories that bring history to life. Join us for a journey through time and discover new perspectives on the world around us.
The Surprising Story of The Satanic Temple and Satanism
Lucien Greaves is by all accounts an honorable and decent man. He donates to charities. He organizes scholarships for young
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The Fascinating Dark History Behind the Nobel Prize
“Everybody’s a mad scientist, and life is their lab.” — David Cronenberg Alf was born in Stockholm, Sweden in the black-and-white years
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Why One Life-Saving Vaccine Worked Great and Another Didn’t
Not all vaccines are created equal. At least in the eyes of different groups of people, that is. But one
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3 Insane Serial Killers Who Could Be Sitting Beside You Right Now
Serial killers have become a point of fascination in recent years. From the amazing award-winning Bear Brook podcast to Mindhunter
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3 Hugely Popular Harmful Movements That Are Based on Complete Lies
Money isn’t everything. Unless you’re a high-paid executive in one of the countless unethical modern businesses, that is. Modern society
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The Lone Ranger Would’ve Been Convicted of Genocide if He Was Alive Today
“Hi-Ho, Silver, blast away!” The noble white horse. The characteristic silver bullets. The racist trope of a sidekick. Most of us
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The Nazis Hunted Witches for 9 Years
Way back in 1920, the newly founded Nazi Party put out a document stating its beliefs and platform. While the
Two of the Most Famous Pirates in History Were Secretly Women
The year was 1685 and a young mother was worried sick with grief. Her husband was a sailor working for
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Anne Rice Wrote Interview With a Vampire as a Way to Deal With Her Daughter’s Tragic Death
It’s a common trope that to create true art in this world, you have to go through true tragedy first.
