Reels for the quick version
Swipe through six short cards per story: the headline, how we got here, how people reacted, why it matters, a quiz and connected stories.
The US–Iran war, rewound
Backstory turns the news into short, swipeable reels that show how we got here. Follow us on Instagram for early access, starting with the story of how the US and Iran ended up at war.
Try a rewind
Three ways in
Swipe through six short cards per story: the headline, how we got here, how people reacted, why it matters, a quiz and connected stories.
Open one branch of a story at a time. Keep tapping until you reach the smallest piece, so you learn it gradually instead of all at once.
Every story ends with a question and a one-line explanation, then points you to the stories it connects to.
Early access
We are building Backstory now. Follow us on Instagram for new stories and the launch.