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Why Did Caracalla kill his brother Geta?
Caracalla murdered his own brother Geta to seize the throne. But why? This article explores how a possible complication in his relationship with Geta led to an intense rivalry with his brother. (Article, 6 mins)
Why Was Josephine Important to Napoleon’s Rule?
The Empress Josephine was an active contributor to Napoleon’s success. Find out why in this article. (Article, 5 min.)
Why Did Josephine Cheat on Napoleon?
The romance between Napoleon and Josephine is one of the most famous in history. Why did it fail? (Article,
Beyond VLOOKUPs: How to use MATCH, INDEX-MATCH, and XLOOKUP
The IRH team continues our Excel series by discussing functions to replace your VLOOKUPs. (Article, 5 min)
Why did Hannibal lose the Second Punic War?
Hannibal is considered to be one of the greatest generals in history. So then why did he lose his most famous war?
Best Lord of the Rings Groomsmen Gifts
Looking for a great Lord of the Rings Groomsmen gift? We’ve scoured the internet and found our favorites!
Interesting English word origins (with examples)
In this article, we explore why English doesn’t use plain language very often (Article, 5 min).
The Gladiator Games in Ancient Rome: Purely Blood-sport or Something More?
Crowds, swords, and blood, oh my! We examine both the obvious and less obvious reasons the Ancient Romans loved gladiator games. (Article, 15 min)
Where Does the Time Value of Money Come From?
The time value of money is an important, but often misunderstood concept in Finance. Here’s a simple explanation. (Article, 8 minutes)
Why Did Josephine Cheat on Napoleon?
The romance between Napoleon and Josephine is one of the most famous in history. Why did it fail? (Article,
Why did Hannibal lose the Second Punic War?
Hannibal is considered to be one of the greatest generals in history. So then why did he lose his most famous war?
The Tiwanaku Empire and its mysterious collapse
The Tiwanaku Empire ruled near Lake Titicaca before the Incan Empire. What happened to their civilization? (Article, 5 min)
Is the Hunger Games a children’s novel?
Why does a children’s book like The Hunger Games feature so much violence? (Article, 5 min)
Things to Do in Perugia
Perugia is is the capital city of Umbria in Italy. Here, we provide a list of our favorite things to do in Perugia.
Interesting English word origins (with examples)
In this article, we explore why English doesn’t use plain language very often (Article, 5 min).
Best Lord of The Rings Gift Ideas
One gift to rule them all, but where to find it? We’ve combed the web to find the best Lord of the Rings gifts. (Article, 5 mins)
Community Summer Reading Recommendations for 2021
The IRH Community shares its reading recommendations for the summer of 2021. (Article, 5 min)
Invictus
A poem about perseverance in the face of life’s obstacles. By William Ernest Henley. (Poem, 1 minute)
How to Fix a Slow Excel Spreadsheet
The IRH team discusses tried and true methods for fixing your Excel workbooks. (Article, 5 minutes)
What is Simpson’s Paradox?
How can one player outhit another player every season and still have a lower career average? (Article, 4 minutes)
How to Get Better at Excel
Are you good at Excel but want to know how to become a master? In this article, we discuss how to complete your training. (Article, 5 min)
How To Make Learning Stick
What’s the point of studying if we forget everything a month later? (Article, 5 minutes)
Climate Change Primer Part I – What is Climate Change?
Climate change has taken center stage in our public discourse. But what is it exactly? We wrote this primer to help you make sense of it all. (Article, 5 minutes)
Why Do So Many People Need Glasses?
Why do so many people need glasses? Shouldn’t early humans have survived without them? We explore the latest science in this article. (Article, 5 min)
Can an MLS promotion relegation system ever work?
We explore the age-old question for America’s top soccer league. (Article, 5 min)
Set A Fitness Goal This Summer
Looking for a way to stay fit this summer? Here’s one way that’s worked for us. (Article, 5 minutes)
What is Simpson’s Paradox?
How can one player outhit another player every season and still have a lower career average? (Article, 4 minutes)
Essay Writing – Choosing a Motive
Choosing the question you want to answer in your essay is often the hardest part. Here’s some tips on how to do it. (Article, 5 minutes)
How to Study for a Math Exam
Although quantitative exams at top colleges are needlessly hard, there’s a formula to succeed every time. (Article, 9 minutes)
How to Fix a Slow Excel Spreadsheet
The IRH team discusses tried and true methods for fixing your Excel workbooks. (Article, 5 minutes)