Smithsonian Magazine

The History of the World in Seven Snails

For National Snail Day, museum research fellow Melissa Betters explores the mollusks’ notable nature Melissa Betters A shell from the Cuvier tropid snail, a terrestrial species native to Madagascar, ...
collider

History of the World Part 2: Everything We Know so Far

Legendary director, writer, producer, and actor Mel Brooks may be ninety-six years old, but not even his age could "Torquemada" getting back on the saddle for History of the World: Part II (2023). The ...
Los Angeles Times

‘History of the World, Part II’ review: The school of Mel is in session

If you don’t count the years when he worked as a drummer, a “tummler” and a teenage comic in the Catskills, Mel Brooks began his show business career in television, writing for Sid Caesar at the dawn ...
collider

Mel Brooks' 'History of the World, Part II': Where to Watch

Sofia Sheehan is a freelance Resource writer at Collider. She is a Philadelphia-based writer whose work has appeared in online publications like High on Films, Borrowing Tape, and Boathouse Pictures.
USA Today

Mel Brooks felt OK stealing his own 'Hitler on Ice' gag for 'History of the World, Part II'

Comedy legend Mel Brooks returns to TV at age 96 with a sequel to 1981's irreverent sketch comedy "History of the World, Part I," which brought history's ridiculous moments to movie screens 42 years ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘History of the World, Part II’ Review: Hulu’s Mel Brooks Sequel Scores Enough Laughs to Keep You Coming Back

Brooks' 1981 film 'History of the World, Part I' gets an eight-episode series treatment featuring Nick Kroll, Ike Barinholtz and Wanda Sykes among its writer-producer-stars. By Daniel Fienberg Chief ...
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25 historical paradoxes that changed the world forever

Explore 25 historical paradoxes that changed the world forever. Discover how contradictions and unintended consequences ...
Rolling Stone

Mel Brooks Reveals All-Star Ensemble That Will Tell More ‘History of the World’

Over 40 years after Mel Brooks had the presence of mind to title his epic 1981 comedy History of the World, Part I, the film’s sequel is finally set for release with a similarly all-star ensemble and ...
NPR

Mel Brooks serves up more delightful surprises in 'History of the World: Part II'

This is FRESH AIR. In 1981, Mel Brooks wrote, directed and starred in a movie collection of short comedy sketches called "History Of The World: Part I." Now, 42 years later, he's presenting an ...