History is littered with strange artifacts. Archaeologists dig new things up all the time. Books surface, … 7 Mysterious Historical Artifacts That Still Baffle HistoriansRead more
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400 Viking Artifacts Stolen From Norwegian Museum
It came as a horrible surprise. Just a few weeks before, a museum in Norway had … 400 Viking Artifacts Stolen From Norwegian MuseumRead more
History’s Badasses: Florence Nightingale
Last time on History’s Badasses, we covered a man named Simo Häyhä. He has been widely regarded by historians as … History’s Badasses: Florence NightingaleRead more
New Tablet Proves Babylonians Discovered Trigonometry, Not Greeks
For hundreds of years, schools have taught that the Greek mathematician, Euclid, is the father of … New Tablet Proves Babylonians Discovered Trigonometry, Not GreeksRead more
10 Facts About Leonardo da Vinci You Didn’t Learn in School
“[Leonardo da Vinci’s] mind and personality seem to us superhuman, while the man himself mysterious and … 10 Facts About Leonardo da Vinci You Didn’t Learn in SchoolRead more
Were There Cannibals In Ancient Britain?
“There’s a lot more variability in human cultures, and cultural behavior, than we might think.” – … Were There Cannibals In Ancient Britain?Read more
How to Forge a Norman Spearhead
In AD 1066, a date widely regarded as one of the most important dates in all … How to Forge a Norman SpearheadRead more
Recipes For the Rich: Victorian Cooking As it Was 200 Years Ago
We’ve done a post on weird recipes from the Victorian Times, but have you ever wondered … Recipes For the Rich: Victorian Cooking As it Was 200 Years AgoRead more
5000-year-long Record of Tsunamis Found in Sumatran Cave
Historical records aren’t always on paper. Sometimes, they’re written in stone. The Indian Ocean earthquake of … 5000-year-long Record of Tsunamis Found in Sumatran CaveRead more
Have Archaeologists Discovered King Tut’s Wife’s Final Resting Place?
VALLEY OF THE KINGS, EGYPT – famous archaeologist Zahi Hawass (former head of the Egyptian Supreme … Have Archaeologists Discovered King Tut’s Wife’s Final Resting Place?Read more