Allison Robertson articles

Americans moving

Americans Are Moving Abroad In Bigger Numbers—And This Is Where They're Going

A data-backed ranking of the top 10 countries Americans are moving to right now—plus where Americans are researching most, key stats and recent trends.
January 23, 2026 Allison Robertson
Free Speech

Free Speech Exists In Both The U.S. And Canada—But It Means Very Different Things

Free speech exists in both the U.S. and Canada—but the rules are very different. This guide explains why free speech works differently in Canada than in the U.S.
January 23, 2026 Allison Robertson
American tourist

Many Americans Think They Blend In When Traveling Abroad—But Here’s How Locals Spot Them From a Mile Away

From accents and clothing to volume, manners, and everyday habits, this guide explains how people in other countries can spot an American instantly—and why these cultural differences stand out abroad.
January 23, 2026 Allison Robertson
Sir Alfred Mehran

After losing his papers in 1988, Mehran Karimi Nasseri lived inside a Paris airport for 18 years until his death.

The true story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, the man who became trapped inside Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years—and why he stayed there until his death in 2022.
January 22, 2026 Allison Robertson
WestJet

WestJet Reverses Cramped Seat Configuration After Widespread Backlash

WestJet is reversing its controversial cramped seating plan after viral backlash, union pressure, and public criticism, highlighting how passenger outrage and social media influence are reshaping airline comfort standards in Canada.
January 21, 2026 Allison Robertson
African landscape

In 2026, researchers uncovered the world’s oldest cremation pyre in Africa, where a hunter-gatherer woman was cremated around 9,500 years ago.

Archaeologists in Malawi uncover the world’s oldest known cremation pyre, dating back 9,500 years, revealing complex funerary rituals, pre-cremation defleshing, and early symbolic behavior among ancient hunter-gatherers.
January 20, 2026 Allison Robertson
Amazon Rainforest

In 2024, archaeologists used light-detection technology to uncover a massive Amazonian city hidden in what was once believed to be untouched jungle.

Archaeologists reveal a 2,500-year-old network of ancient garden cities hidden beneath Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest, reshaping what we know about early urban life in the Amazon.
January 19, 2026 Allison Robertson
Ancient city of Aten

In 2021, archaeologists uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 3,400-year-old city where homes, tools, and workshops were left exactly as they were.

Archaeologists uncover the Lost Golden City of Aten near Luxor, Egypt—a 3,400-year-old urban center revealing daily life, industry, and royal power during the height of the New Kingdom.
January 15, 2026 Allison Robertson

The Oneida Indian Nation

The Oneida Indian Nation made their mark on American history when they became the first ally to America in their fight for independence during the American Revolutionary War. But their victory wasn’t such a win after all—it was actually the beginning of a nightmare.
January 15, 2026 Allison Robertson