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A white goat with large, curved horns and glowing red eyes is centered against a stark red background. The word "EVIL" is painted in large, rough black letters above the goat, with the 'V' positioned directly above its head.

What Is Evil? Are Humans the Only Animals Capable of Evil?

What if evil isn’t a thing at all, but the word we invented for what happens when one person meets their own needs by dominating another person’s life?

Two women dressed as witches, complete with pointed hats, sunglasses, and capes, water ski side-by-side on a sunny day. They both wear dark, strapless swimsuits and are actively skiing, creating wakes behind them. The mood is playful and unusual.

Where Did the Witch Hat Come From? The History of the Pointy Hat

There is no evidence that Salem’s accused witches wore the stereotypical pointy hat. Here’s how fashion, prejudice, art and popular culture created the iconic witch hat.

From the Ashes of War to the Moon: The Dream Before Apollo

How Hergé, George Pal, and Robert A. Heinlein helped inspire the Space Age by turning science fiction into believable science years before Apollo 11.

Ted-Ed Vikings Explained Beyond the Horned Helmet Myth

A Ted-Ed video breaks down Viking myths, revealing the real Viking Age through history, culture, trade, and daily life beyond pop culture clichés.