Different types of human species included Homo neanderthalensis, Home erectus, and us, Homo sapiens. Learn what we had in common with other human species.
Society & Culture
Trevor Noah’s Mom: The Life of Patricia Noah
Trevor Noah’s mom, Patricia Noah, had Trevor as an act of protest during apartheid and taught him much of what has made him successful today.
The 4 Types of Karma: Explained With Real-Life Examples
The four types of karma are sanchita, prarabdha, agami, and kriyamana. Learn how each of these plays a role in the accumulation of karma.
Elizabeth Gilbert & Rayya Elias: Details From Gilbert’s Memoir
They vowed to stay side by side, even walking each other to the river of death. Learn about Elizabeth Gilbert and Rayya Elias’s relationship.
Elizabeth Gilbert’s Sex & Love Addiction: A Cycle She Finally Broke
Elizabeth Gilbert came to realize that she was a sex and love addict. Learn her cautionary story and how this type of addiction works.
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Education: Learning to Persevere
In her memoir Lovely One, Ketanji Brown Jackson traces the academic journey that shaped her into a legal pioneer. Learn about her education.
What Was the Iran Hostage Crisis? What Happened & Why
It scarred a president’s legacy and shaped US-Iranian relations to this day. Learn what the Iran hostage crisis was and why it matters.
Hedonic and Eudaimonic Happiness: Definitions & Differences
Not all happiness is created equal. Discover the difference between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness and why it’s so significant.
How Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi Became Iran’s Last King
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi ruled for nearly four decades before a revolution swept him from power. Learn about his reign and its seismic end.
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Early Life (From Her Memoir Lovely One)
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s early life was marked by strong family values and hard-won lessons. Discover her childhood reflections in Lovely One.