When many people think of medieval history, a pretty grim picture comes to mind. At best, we picture knights, castles, and grand tournaments. At worst, it’s poverty, plagues, and tankards of stale ale. Yet the period, lasting roughly from around 500 to 1500, was far more complex—and often far more colorful—than popular culture gives it … Read more

Ads and marketing are omnipresent, every site you go to wants your personal data so they can sell it to advertisers, all to the point that many of us are simply ad-blind. However, sometimes marketers find ways to be so annoying that people can’t just look away. The “Commercials I Hate” internet group is a … Read more

When the news broke on October 16th, 2024, that Liam Payne tragically passed in Buenos Aires, gasps could be heard around the world. Directioners who had grown up with One Direction were devastated, and the tributes came flooding in. But almost immediately, questions surfaced about the circumstances of his fall. Nearly two years on, those … Read more

This story is part of We Premium • 16 min read “Karen” confrontations have become a familiar sight on social media, with many ordinary situations quickly turning into heated public showdowns. From demanding that strangers leave public spaces to arguing over shared gym equipment, these encounters can quickly escalate. While a sharp comeback might feel … Read more

Bullying continues to be a massive issue. If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you may have been a victim at some point in your school life. You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered what became of the people who used to harass you. In some cases, cosmic justice is served. At other times—not so … Read more

Some family members can hear that a big piece of family news will stay private until the right moment and simply respect it. Others take it as a personal insult, acting as if they’ve been robbed of something they were owed, and start spiraling because they didn’t get a front-row seat to someone else’s milestone. … Read more

Everyone is unique. You might see the world in a completely different way from your family members or peers, and that’s beautiful. But sometimes, that can come along with a diagnosis. If you happen to be neurodivergent, you are likely no stranger to standing out. But your differences deserve to be celebrated, and we’ve got … Read more

When 38-year-old Daniel Modøl went outside to film a distant storm he didn’t expect it would get so close. He was safely standing on his terrace in Gjerstad, Aust-Agder, Norway and shooting lightning bolts flashing in the area. Nature, however, had planned something more. While still in his flip-flops, Daniel witnessed a lightning strike leaving … Read more

Bryan Kohberger has been serving four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. Still, one question has continued to haunt investigators, the victims’ families and the public- why that house? A new Netflix documentary has reignited that discussion, with director Skye Borgman suggesting the … Read more