Articles by C.S. Voll
Four Misconceptions About Iran’s History
Four Misconceptions About Iran’s History Overheard by one particularly nosy historian Press enter or click to view image in full size Illustration of Cyrus the Great. Edited by the author. By Rowyn Flowerdew from Wikimedia Commons (CC0 1.0). When Westerners hear the words “Iran” or “Persia”, they often picture massive armies, carpets, harems, or any combination of those three. Western representations of the region tend to veer in that direction, too.
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP: Issue 39
PokémonWe're back with a brand-new Now Playing! As usual, our team has been playing a wide variety of games, loving both the big titles and under-the-radar indies alike. No matter what we're playing, we want to share with you and maybe send you down the path to try something new. Let us know in the comments what you're playing and what news has you excited for the future! DigDigDrill, Source: Nintendo.
Frida Kahlo Sent Heartfelt Love Letters to Her Paramour
Frida Kahlo Sent Heartfelt Love Letters to Her Paramour Polyamorous love blossomed and crossed thousands of miles Press enter or click to view image in full size Picture created by the author. Left: Colorised photo of Frida Kahlo (16 October 1932). By Guillermo Kahlo from Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain). Right: Colorised photo of Nickolas Muray (1927). By Színházi Élet from Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain).
A Rediscovered Roman Basilica Challenges the Modern View of Public Spaces
A Rediscovered Roman Basilica Challenges the Modern View of Public Spaces Archaeologists might have uncovered a building designed by the most influential Roman architect Press enter or click to view image in full sizeThe excavation site showing the remains of Vitruvius’ basilica in Fano. Photo taken on 24 January 2026. By Accurimbono from Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). In recent years, more and more people have become unhappy with city living, especially in the USA.
Frozen in Time: A Photo of John Brown’s Pledge to End Slavery
Division and polarization dominate the 2020s. People distrusted each other in the past too, though. In the USA, a fierce clash erupted over slavery in the 19th century. John Brown, one of the most well-known abolitionists of the time, embodied elements of that clash, with his attacks on enslavers drawing praise and condemnation from different sides of the country. More than that, his actions highlighted a fault line that would create one of the bloodiest wars only two years after his death.
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