The empire never really left.

Picture this. The Green Goblin soars over the city, not as a mindless destroyer, but as a visionary who believes he is showing humanity its…

History pretends to be noble. It wants us to believe it is all about destiny, empires, and the march of progress. But if you squint a little closer, you begin to see a very different story. Behind …

History loves its heroes. Open almost any textbook and you will find page after page dedicated to kings, generals, conquerors, and…

Every family has that messy streak. Maybe it is the uncle who cannot resist turning every dinner into a political debate, or the aunt who is still convinced she was robbed in the great inheritance …

True crime is everywhere. From documentaries like Making a Murderer to podcasts like Serial, millions of people consume stories about real-life crimes every day. In 2023 alone, true crime podcasts racked up over a billion downloads, proving that our fascination with the darker side of human nature isn’t going away anytime soon. But why are we so drawn to these stories?

If I had the chance to step into another life, just for a day, I’d be a silent observer of history—someone lost in time yet crucial to the stories we tell today. Maybe a forgotten scribe in the Indus Valley Civilization, hunched over in the flickering light of an oil lamp, carefully pressing symbols onto damp clay. I’d feel the cool, pliable surface beneath my fingertips, the rhythmic imprint of a script that once carried meaning—messages of trade, records of kings and merchants, perhaps even prayers or poetry.

Why do we root for characters like Walter White or Loki, even when they do terrible things? What makes us admire figures like the Joker or Hannibal Lecter, despite their questionable morals? From literature to film and television, audiences have long been captivated by villains and anti-heroes—characters who break the rules, challenge authority, and operate in morally gray areas. But why are we so drawn to them?

The glitz and glamour of the Korean entertainment industry often mask a much darker reality—one filled with relentless pressure, public scrutiny, and an unforgiving culture of cyberbullying. The recent tragic passing of actress Kim Sae-ron serves as yet another painful reminder of the mental health crisis gripping K-entertainment. She joins a heartbreaking list of stars like Sulli, Goo Hara, Jonghyun…

Have you ever wondered where the idea of dragons, mermaids, or unicorns came from? While these creatures might seem like pure fantasy, their origins are often rooted in real-world observations and misunderstandings. Across cultures and centuries, people have encountered strange animals, unearthed mysterious fossils, or witnessed natural phenomena that fueled the myths we know today. From sailors mistaking manatees for mermaids to ancient civilizations discovering dinosaur bones and imagining dragons, many legendary creatures have surprising real-life counterparts.