Why Amsterdam Looks Weird
Never realized most stuff mentioned in the video
History
What is Free Speech?
“Dabhoiwala points out that the saying ‘while sticks and stones may break my bones, words can never hurt me’ is first recorded only in 1862, but the contrary sentiment, ‘the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones,’ is found in… Read More »What is Free Speech?
Why Ruins Are Underground
Ever wondered why ruins are underground? Here is why
India and Pakistan Conflict Explained
A deep dive into the history of the region
You don’t know you didn’t die
Do you know you could have died a lot of times if small things did not happen?
Volley Fire in Movies vs. History
A real deep dive into warfare “The problem this is solving is the danger of an enemy, especially cavalry, crossing the entire effective range of the weapon in the long gap between shots. This, by the by, was the volley… Read More »Volley Fire in Movies vs. History
When Perfect System Fails
Even the most perfect system will eventually fail “For generations, this system worked brilliantly against every opponent. Tribal warriors from Gaul? Crushed. Greek phalanxes? Defeated. The mighty armies of Carthage? Sent packing in the First Punic War. Rome’s military success… Read More »When Perfect System Fails
Southeast Asia’s Horrific History
It is not only geography
Shame and revolution
An insightful look into a history I have known little about from Vietnamese point of view. “As one Vietnamese translator put it: ‘Do you realise we are the only nation on Earth that’s defeated three out of the five permanent… Read More »Shame and revolution
Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Lost Civilizations of South America
I know little about this part of history and it is fascinating [Lex Fridman Podcast] #446 – Ed Barnhart: Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Lost Civilizations of South America #lexFridmanPodcast https://podcastaddict.com/lex-fridman-podcast/episode/183413209 via @PodcastAddict