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The Atlantic’s July Issue: How to Tell the American Story

The Atlantic’s July Issue: How to Tell the American Story

The Atlantic’s July issue marks the 250th anniversary with reflections on America’s history, identity, and the challenges of telling its story today.
Pre-Modern Armies for Worldbuilders, Part I: Why They Fight

Pre-Modern Armies for Worldbuilders, Part I: Why They Fight

Analyzing how pre-modern societies’ civilian structures influence their military systems, with insights for worldbuilders and historians.
The Farhud—The Forgotten Baghdad Pogrom

The Farhud—The Forgotten Baghdad Pogrom

An overview of the 1941 Farhud pogrom in Baghdad, its confirmed facts, significance, and ongoing questions about its impact on Iraqi Jews and regional history.
Unix in East Germany (GDR) (1990)

Unix in East Germany (GDR) (1990)

A detailed account of the development and porting of Unix in East Germany’s GDR in 1990, highlighting key efforts, challenges, and significance.
The four programming questions from my 1994 Microsoft internship interview (2023)

The four programming questions from my 1994 Microsoft internship interview (2023)

A detailed review of the four classic programming questions from a 1994 Microsoft internship interview, their answers then and now, and their significance today.
TIL that when Ngawang Namgyal, the first unifier of Bhutan, died, the authorities conspired and hid his death from people for 54 years. During this time, they issued orders in his name and claimed that he, being a Buddhist lama, went on an extended, silent retreat.

TIL that when Ngawang Namgyal, the first unifier of Bhutan, died, the authorities conspired and hid his death from people for 54 years. During this time, they issued orders in his name and claimed that he, being a Buddhist lama, went on an extended, silent retreat.

Recent reports suggest changes in Bhutanese authority following Ngawang Namgyal’s death, but details remain unclear about the political impact.