As Americans, we have accepted division as par for the course. Whether it is President Trump’s 100 days or cultural issues, “division” itself may be the most overused word in America. The constant ...

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In the annals of history, the first half of 2025 will be remembered for many things. I’d venture that very few are aware of one of the most momentous achievements in human history occurred in the past ...

How do you measure progress? Specifically, what statistics, what numbers do you look at to see if a country is improving or backsliding? The most well-known economic indicator around the world is ...

If there’s one lesson history keeps trying to teach us, it’s this: Human beings are remarkably bad at recognizing important discoveries while they’re happening. Again and again, ideas that later ...

Human settlements are the foundation of human existence, shaping how we live, work, and connect with each other and the environment. From the earliest tribal encampments to the bustling metropolises ...