New Data, New History: How Ancient DNA Reshapes Our Past

New Data, New History: How Ancient DNA Reshapes Our Past

As a financial analyst, I deal with data constantly. Every day, new market data comes in, challenging old assumptions and forcing us to re-evaluate strategies. What looked like a sure bet yesterday might be a losing play today, purely based on new information. It turns out, history works much the same way. For centuries, our … Read more

Feeling AI Déjà Vu? The 90s PC Boom Has a Story for Us.

Feeling AI Déjà Vu? The 90s PC Boom Has a Story for Us.

So, have you been following all the AI talk lately? It’s everywhere, right? From ChatGPT helping write emails to algorithms predicting pretty much everything. Some folks are saying it’s going to totally change the world, make us super productive, even usher in an era of abundance. Then, I saw this headline the other day: a … Read more

The Climate Crash: What Ancient Empires Teach Us About Risk

The Climate Crash: What Ancient Empires Teach Us About Risk

Most of us focus on quarterly earnings reports, interest rate hikes, or the latest crypto pump. But what about the really big picture? I’m talking about forces that wiped out entire civilizations. If you think macro trends don’t hit your portfolio, history has a few brutal lessons for you. We’re often taught that ancient empires … Read more

Come Over for Pork & Sauerkraut: A Taste of 18th-Century European Gatherings

Come Over for Pork & Sauerkraut: A Taste of 18th-Century European Gatherings

Hello fellow history enthusiasts! It’s Rowan here. You know, after spending years immersed in the archives, poring over dusty manuscripts from the 18th century, I’ve come to realize that history isn’t just found in grand pronouncements and battles. It’s also in the everyday, in the food people ate and the way they came together. Lately, … Read more

Galway’s Past Revealed: A Powerful Ruler’s Ringfort Unearthed

Galway's Past Revealed: A Powerful Ruler's Ringfort Unearthed

As a historian, I’m always thrilled to hear about new discoveries that shed light on past societies. Recently, an archaeological find in Galway, Ireland, has captured my attention – the unearthing of a ringfort believed to belong to a powerful Irish ruler from the early medieval period. This discovery isn’t just about finding old stones; … Read more