Anna Thorpe

Jun 3, 2026

How Chess Became Medieval Europe’s Favorite Pastime

Chess spread quickly through feudal Europe, far from its roots in sixth-century India. Here’s how the game of strategy kept the elite entertained.
Jan 28, 2026

Is This the World's Oldest Alphabet?

While excavating clay cylinders in Syria, archaeologists discovered a rare find: an early writing system. The script has given scholars the new challenge of reinvestigating the...