During the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, exploring was the thing to do. Europe was just now … Explorers Who Got Lost: Christopher Columbus and Vasco de GamaRead more
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Unsolved Archaeology: Moai of Easter Island (Part I)
They stand in silence facing inward from the ocean, as if they are a line of … Unsolved Archaeology: Moai of Easter Island (Part I)Read more
5 Military Retreats That Saved the Day
Retreats usually spell defeat for the great generals of history. Many avoided it at all costs, … 5 Military Retreats That Saved the DayRead more
Utah’s Rock Art Might Be Thousands of Years Younger Than We Thought
At Utah’s Canyonlands National Park, on a remote sandstone wall, limbless anthropomorphic figures look down like … Utah’s Rock Art Might Be Thousands of Years Younger Than We ThoughtRead more
Archaeology Confirms Legendary Viking Sagas
“This is truly astonishing. As far as I know there is no known example of the … Archaeology Confirms Legendary Viking SagasRead more
Stonehenge: An Archaeological Mystery (Part 3)
So we’ve taken a look at when it was built and who built it, and we’ve even … Stonehenge: An Archaeological Mystery (Part 3)Read more
The Oldest Oracle to Apollo Found in Athens
ATHENS, GREECE – Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the first Oracle ever built … The Oldest Oracle to Apollo Found in AthensRead more
Man Finds 2,200 Year Old Skeleton In His Basement
“When we dug out the skull we were scared to death and even called the local … Man Finds 2,200 Year Old Skeleton In His BasementRead more
5 of The Most Ridiculous Deaths in History
People are idiots. If you’ve studied history, you know this quite well by now. Now, there’s … 5 of The Most Ridiculous Deaths in HistoryRead more
History’s Nutcases: King Charles VI “The Mad”
Last time, on History’s Nutcases, we covered the most notorious female serial killer of all time: Elizabeth … History’s Nutcases: King Charles VI “The Mad”Read more