We all learn about England’s most beloved playwright, William Shakespeare in school, but when people think … Surprising Facts About Shakespeare You Didn’t Learn In SchoolRead more
“The Average Man Amongst Savages”: What It Meant in 1926
In 1926, “The Average Man Amongst Savages” captured how Western science ranked races and cultures. Here’s what it was, why it happened, and why it still matters.
5 Things That Photo of a 1920s Ice Man Really Shows
An old photo of an ice delivery man in 1920s Houston reveals a world before refrigerators: hard labor, city heat, racial lines, and the coming of modern life.
A New Study About the First Polynesian Islanders Is Rewriting History
“All the evidence from different disciplines has come together … the genomics has clinched it.” – Peter Bellwood, … A New Study About the First Polynesian Islanders Is Rewriting HistoryRead more
Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in Pylos
“We have a snapshot here, captured in time, with the objects as they were placed around … Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in PylosRead more
Operation Gunnerside and the Nazi Heavy Water Race
How a small Norwegian commando team sabotaged the Vemork heavy water plant in 1943 and helped block Nazi Germany’s path to an atomic bomb.
1920s Moral Panic vs Today’s ‘Rude Youth’ Debates
In 1926 adults raged about the “manners of the rising generation.” How did that moral panic compare to today’s complaints about rude youth and lost civility?
This Mysterious Facedown 17th-Century Burial Is Baffling Archaeologists
BERNESE LAKELAND, SWITZERLAND – Archaeologists discovered a burial in an ancient cemetery in 2013 that … This Mysterious Facedown 17th-Century Burial Is Baffling ArchaeologistsRead more
3 of History’s Creepiest Unsolved Disappearances
Throughout history, there have been a host of disappearances that leave even the best sleuths completely … 3 of History’s Creepiest Unsolved DisappearancesRead more
The Architectural Wonders That Still Stand Today
Mankind has created an impressive array of architectural feats throughout history. Across the world, some of … The Architectural Wonders That Still Stand TodayRead more