The date October 31 makes most people think of pumpkins, costumes and candy. But long before Halloween became a cultural staple, that date marked an event that redirected the course of civilization.

Even if the Earth runs out of oil and gas, and a dense veil of smog plunges the world into darkness, we will still have ...

There’s a myth in our society that real change requires force, strength, and domination. We celebrate athletes, CEOs, and politicians who crush their opponents. But history tells a different story.