The narrative of history we find in most textbooks says very little about the regular person. … What Life Was Like: Ancient MesopotamiaRead more
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Tomb of Ancient Viking High King Discovered
“It’s just a theory, an idea, but somebody has to say it first.” – Bjarne Henning … Tomb of Ancient Viking High King DiscoveredRead more
Canadian Archaeologists Are About to Crack Open a 1,600-Year-Old Meal
ALBERTA, CANADA – Last year, archaeologists with the Royal Alberta Museum dug up a 1,600-year-old roasting … Canadian Archaeologists Are About to Crack Open a 1,600-Year-Old MealRead more
Celebrities That Have A Much Higher IQ Than You Would Expect
Most people often assume that celebrities aren’t exactly bright, and sometimes they might be right to … Celebrities That Have A Much Higher IQ Than You Would ExpectRead more
Historic Inauguration Fails We’d Sooner Forget
However you land on an election, the inauguration is a big deal. People sit up and … Historic Inauguration Fails We’d Sooner ForgetRead more
The Life And Death Of Colo The Gorilla
This week we lost another great American. As far as people go, she was more likable … The Life And Death Of Colo The GorillaRead more
History’s Badasses: Clara Barton
Last time, on History’s Badasses, we covered the life of Spartacus, the Thracian slave who led a … History’s Badasses: Clara BartonRead more
Meet and Greets: The History Behind Saying Hello
We use a thousand common phrases and gestures every single day without thinking twice about them. … Meet and Greets: The History Behind Saying HelloRead more
Opulence and Luxury: Inside Nero’s Golden Palace
The Roman Emperor Nero left behind a great many architectural wonders. He might have been an infamous, ridiculously … Opulence and Luxury: Inside Nero’s Golden PalaceRead more
20th Century Leaders: Only The U.S. Put 12 People On The Moon
In case you’ve been living under a moon rock, Eugene Cernan, the last human to set … 20th Century Leaders: Only The U.S. Put 12 People On The MoonRead more