If you have spent any time on the internet since 2016 — and who hasn’t? — you’ll be familiar with right wing bugbear George Soros, an extremely rich philanthropist who donates generously to liberal and progressive causes, and i
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PolitiFact→ North Carolina Republican Party – NC GOP email falsely claims 'the left' wants to erase Mt. Rushmore from history books
“The left is determined to erase Mount Rushmore from our history books.”
The Dispatch→ The Second-Largest Bank Failure In U.S. History
Employees walk outside of the shuttered Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) headquarters in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)The federal government tries to contain the fallout from Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse.Continue reading
The Dispatch→ History of the Bored, Part II
A review of ‘History of the World, Part II.’Continue reading History of the Bored, Part II »
FactCheck.org→ Post Distorts History of Presidential Efforts to Fight Child Sex Trafficking
Quick Take Efforts to stop child sex trafficking in the U.S. have been underway for decades, led by presidents including Joe Biden. But an Instagram post makes the false claims that former President Donald Trump was the first to “acknowledge
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, President Joe Biden didn’t change the name of Black History Month
“Joe Biden changes the name of Black History Month.”
The Dispatch→ Debunking the ‘True History’ Canard
Books piled up in a classroom for students taking AP African-American Studies at Overland High School on November 1, 2022 in Aurora, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/Denver Post/Getty Images)Progressive activists are making disingenuous
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Nikola Tesla Say ‘When You Understand That Every Opinion Is a Vision Full of Personal History …’
On February 16 2023, a metaphysics-focused Facebook page attributed a quote (“When you understand that every opinion is a vision full of personal history … you will begin to understand that every judgment is a confession”) to invento
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, KFC didn’t tweet a chicken drumstick for Black History Month
KFC tweeted an image of a chicken drumstick for Black History Month.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: KFC Did NOT Tweet Image Of Chicken Drumstick And Shadow Of Raised Fist For Black History Month
Did KFC tweet for Black History Month a photo of a chicken drumstick in front of a drumstick shadow that looks like a raised fist? No, that's not true: KFC's U.S. corporate account never posted this image, which has been altered. The Inst
FactCheck.org→ Gen. Milley Has Long Combat History, Contrary to Social Media Posts
Quick Take Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is the nation’s highest-ranking military officer. But posts on social media falsely claimed Milley “never served in combat.” Milley has an “extensive backgroun
The Dispatch→ The Problem with “History and Tradition”
Don't take down the fence until you know why it was put up. The post The Problem with “History and Tradition” appeared first on The Dispatch.
PolitiFact→ 'Indoctrination'? Banning Black history? Unraveling competing claims about rejected Florida AP class
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his education department's rejection of a new AP course on Black studies spurred talking points from both sides of the political aisle. We cut through the spin to give Floridians the full story.
The Dispatch→ The End of History
George Orwell. (Photo by ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty Images)The solution to our natural biases is a broad, inclusive, and honest study of the past.The post The End of History appeared first on The Dispatch.
The Dispatch→ British History, According to Meghan
Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex in London, 2018. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)The Sussexes’ documentary trades in a self-serving simplification of Britain’s imperial past.The post British Hi
Health Feedback→ Medical exemptions to COVID-19 vaccines are granted for contraindications, not including history of blood clots or adverse reaction to prior vaccine
REVIEW On 11 December 2022, radio host Dan Bongino posted a
Truth or Fiction?→ A Brief History of New York Times Crossword Puzzle Swastikas
On December 19 2022, an Imgur account shared a screenshot of a tweet claiming that the December 18 2022 New York Times crossword puzzle was in the shape of a swastika: .@NYTimes Last straw. On the first night of Hanukkah?! I’m done with you. It’
PolitiFact→ Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee – Slavery in Virginia was not 'erased' from Youngkin's proposed history standards
“The Virginia GOP education agenda (would) erase slavery from VA history.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pictures Do NOT Prove Hitler Was Replaced By CIA Agent — History Tells Different Story
Does a portrait of a familiar-looking historical figure actually show a CIA agent instead of German dictator Adolf Hitler? No, that's not true: The picture can be found in the National Archives Catalog and is described as a "Portrait of A
Truth or Fiction?→ A Brief History of Pelosi Attack Conspiracies
In the early morning hours of October 28 2022, a hammer-wielding intruder entered the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, encountering and attacking her husband Paul. Paul Pelosi sustained head injuries, severe enough to warrant emergency surgery. Late
PolitiFact→ A brief history of Senate illness and recovery, and what it means for John Fetterman
Senators have had serious health scares in the past and have found ways to recuperate and adapt after they return to work. John Fetterman could, too, experts say — but first he needs to get elected.
Snopes→ The History of Creepy Clowns, Explained
Before the 20th century, clowns in American circuses were largely considered a form of adult entertainment, writes this historian.
AllSides→ Correcting Fauci’s Revisionist History on School Closures
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/correcting-faucis-revisionist-history-on-school-closures/ Dr. Antho
The Dispatch→ Member Discussion for “Humankind: A Hopeful History”
We want to hear from you while you’re reading this month’s book. To ask questions, ...The post Member Discussion for “Humankind: A Hopeful History” appeared first on The Dispatch.
Snopes→ History of the Cerne Abbas Giant
Although researchers now have a better idea when the hill figure was created, there remain many unanswered questions about it.
Snopes→ The 5,000-Year History of Writer’s Block
Since the earliest days of the written word, students and scholars have pleaded for help from higher powers, a sure sign that writing and frustration always have – and always will – go hand in hand.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Florida Female Student Athletes Have to Report Their Menstrual History to Play’
On October 3 2022, social media discourse followed claims that Florida’s female student athletes were made to disclose their “menstrual history” in order to participate in athletics: Florida female student athletes are aske
Snopes→ Expert: Holocaust Comparisons in US Politics Reflect a Shallow Understanding of History
Many Americans know a simple version of Holocaust history, in which their country played the savior. The reality isn’t so comfortable, this historian writes.
Snopes→ Westminster Abbey Has Witnessed Nearly a Millennium of British History – but Many Rituals, Like Those at Royal Funerals, Are More Modern
The royal funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022, was a public ceremony on a truly global scale.
PolitiFact→ Midterm elections: What does history say? And what could make 2022 different?
The 2022 midterm campaign barrels to a close Nov. 8. What does history tell us about what to expect? And could 2022 diverge from historical patterns?
Snopes→ What’s in a Name? King Charles III’s Name Has Loaded History
Britain’s new monarch is named King Charles III — but that was not inevitable.
Snopes→ Danube Drought Reveals Parts of Hidden WWII History
The hulks of dozens of World War II German battleships have emerged from the Danube River as its water levels have dropped.
Snopes→ Black August Uplifted As Alternative Black History Month
For Jonathan Peter Jackson, a direct relative of two prominent members of the Black Panther Party, revolutionary thought and family history have always been intertwined, particularly in August.
Logically→ Michael Jackson was killed for saying that history is a lie.
Jackson's words have been taken out of context to lend credibility to conspiracy theory narratives.
Snopes→ The Complicated History of the ‘Magdeburg Unicorn’
Wooly rhino? Unicorn? Narwhal? Oh, my.
Snopes→ Did Marilyn Monroe Say, ‘Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History’?
The quote has become famous, but its original context was different than what many assume.
Snopes→ Facebook Parent Meta Posts First Revenue Decline in History
The results largely followed a broader decline in the digital advertising market that is dinging Meta rivals such as Google, Twitter, and Snap.
Snopes→ Vehicle History Report Scam: If You’re Selling, Listen Up
If a potential buyer asks a car seller to visit a specific and unfamiliar website in order to obtain a vehicle history report, it's likely a scam.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Plymouth Rock Is NOT A Marker Of Sea Level History
Does a photo of Plymouth Rock show that there has been no change in sea level in the past 400 years? No, that's not true: This meme is based on several false premises. One, that Plymouth Rock has been in the same place since 1620. It has
Poynter→ The history of the AR-15 and how it became a symbol of American gun culture
Whether considered an assault rifle or America’s rifle, the AR-15 is emblematic of gun culture in the United States. Gun enthusiasts herald it for its versatility and power, whereas gun […] The post The history of the AR-15 and how it became a