Voting Laws Roundup: February 2022
As the 2022 state legislative sessions begin, lawmakers have already introduced more new restrictive voting legislation than at this time last year. They have also continued to introduce bills designed…
Why plague doctors wore those strange beaked masks
In the 17th century, people believed these outfits could purify poisonous air. They were wrong. The plague was once the most feared disease in the world, capable of wiping out hundreds of…
In 1500s Europe, masks were fashionable—and scandalous
Fingers started wagging when 16th-century European women began wearing masks to protect their skin and hide their identities. Masks have been used by many of the world’s cultures, from Asia…
Just How Bad Will the Energy Crisis Be in Europe This Winter?
It’s one thing if prices are high. It’s another thing if people can’t get power. Listen to Odd Lots on Apple PodcastsListen to Odd Lots on Spotify As everyone knows, electricity prices in Europe…