The year is 2026, and the digital ether is alive with a fervent fascination for historical catastrophes. Scrolling through TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and X threads, one cannot escape the omnipresent discussions surrounding the Permian-Triassic extinction event, often dramatically labelled the “Great Dying.” This cataclysm, which wiped out an estimated 96% of marine species and 70% … Read more
In early 2026, the digital landscape is abuzz with a phenomenon affectionately, or perhaps alarmingly, termed the ‘Great Simplification’ of history. Across platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and X (formerly Twitter), bite-sized historical narratives, often presented with dramatic flair and urgent parallels to contemporary events, are capturing unprecedented attention. From sweeping comparisons of modern geopolitical … Read more
The current discourse surrounding world history, particularly as it filters through social media, is heavily influenced by the rapid dissemination of information and the algorithmic curation of content. While established academic history journals and peer-reviewed scholarship continue their rigorous pursuit of knowledge, platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) are fostering a new, often … Read more
In the early months of 2026, a curious phenomenon has captured the attention of social media historians and armchair academics alike: a pervasive trend of drawing parallels between contemporary global events and pivotal historical periods. Two such analogies have gained significant traction, particularly on platforms like TikTok and X: the “Fall of Rome” narrative being … Read more
The early part of 2026 has seen a significant surge in historical discourse on social media, particularly on platforms like TikTok and X. A prominent trend involves drawing parallels between contemporary global events and historical periods, with the “Fall of Rome” and the concept of a “Medieval Year” being frequently discussed. This trend is fueled … Read more