“Instead of knowledge informing our politics, it is now politics informing our knowledge.” --David Frum

Narrator: “It was at this moment that Dorgon approached his top commanders and quietly inquired about the readiness of the banners.” #lateMinghumor

An autopsy of an American automaker’s failed dream of making and selling jeeps in China reveals much about the delusional thinking of joint ventures in the 1980s. Read Jeremiah Jenne's latest China Archive pick, a look back at James Mann's "Beijing Jeep"

We know the Mongols burned cities and killed a lot of people, but from postal relay stations to paper money, they also connected the world in astonishing ways. Had a great chat with @EleanorJanega on History Hit💥 about the story behind the headline: Mongol Hordes conquer all.

The strategy for "Making America Great" appears to be "Making America more like China" when it comes to history education and telling complex stories from the nation's past. nytimes.com/2025/06/13/cli…

In other news: Red Sox trade workers to San Francisco for two in-stadium ramen chefs and a fresh tarp for the infield. “It’s our new policy for recalcitrant employees,” explained team owner John Henry.

Wonderful. I didn’t know you were a PiB alum. Excelsior!