The city of Byblos is considered by the UNESCO World Heritage Foundation to be one of … Where Was Ancient Byblos’ Harbor?Read more
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5 Cursed Ancient Artifacts With A Seriously Strange History
Once upon a time, curses were rife, placed upon any number of items as a way … 5 Cursed Ancient Artifacts With A Seriously Strange HistoryRead more
Isabella I of Castile: The Queen that Sponsored Columbus
Isabella I of Castile ruled as Queen of Castile and León from December 11, 1474 until … Isabella I of Castile: The Queen that Sponsored ColumbusRead more
Danish Archaeologists Have Matched a 300-Year-Old Poo to a 17th-Century Bishop
While we don’t normally think of someone’s bathroom habits as valuable insight into their life, archaeologists … Danish Archaeologists Have Matched a 300-Year-Old Poo to a 17th-Century BishopRead more
Gone Without A Trace: The Murder Victims History Has Never Tracked Down
Throughout history, there has been no end to the number of unsolved murder cases or lost … Gone Without A Trace: The Murder Victims History Has Never Tracked DownRead more
Did the Huns Build a Monument?
AKTAU, KAZAKHSTAN – In 2010, a man named F. Akhmadulin was wandering along the eastern coast … Did the Huns Build a Monument?Read more
On This Day, January 18th
1. 1778: The Hawaiian Islands were discovered by English explorer It was on this date in … On This Day, January 18thRead more
On This Day, January 11th
1. 1935: Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly from Hawaii to California It was … On This Day, January 11thRead more
On This Day, December 28th
1. 1895: The first paid public screening of a movie It was on this date in … On This Day, December 28thRead more
On This Date, December 21st
1. 1970: Elvis meets with President Nixon It was on this date in 1970 that Elvis … On This Date, December 21stRead more