“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
What If That 1913 Family Skipped the Studio Photo?
A 1913 family studio portrait on glass negative seems ordinary. What if they never took it? Three grounded what-if scenarios on memory, class, and history.
Mayan Mysteries: 5 Strange Facts About The Lost Civilization
The Mayan civilization have gone down in history for their ingenuity and their mystery. Having built … Mayan Mysteries: 5 Strange Facts About The Lost CivilizationRead more
Why April 9, 1865 Ended the Confederacy
On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House. Here’s what happened, why the Confederacy lost, and why it still matters.
Why Dead Submariners Sit at Their Stations
When sunken submarines are found, crews are often still seated at their posts. Here are 5 hard reasons why, from rapid deaths to strict naval training.