In 1896 located in Athens, Greece, the first modern Summer Olympics took place between April 6-15th. … The Successful First Modern Olympics in 1896Read more
World History
Human Sacrifice Found Near Mount Lykaion
A recent discovery of human remains has got experts puzzled. Archaeologists have found the remains of … Human Sacrifice Found Near Mount LykaionRead more
Marble Stele Inscribed With the Seal of Darius I Found in Ukraine
“[The stele] is, without exaggeration, a discovery of international significance” – Vladmir Kuznetsov, director of Phanagoria Historical … Marble Stele Inscribed With the Seal of Darius I Found in UkraineRead more
Largest Mayan Tomb Ever at Xunantunich
“[The tomb] is one of the largest burial chambers we have ever found,” – Dr. Jaime … Largest Mayan Tomb Ever at XunantunichRead more
5 Historic Treasures That Were Once Lost
It’s hard to imagine a world without the Mona Lisa, the Bill of Rights, and even … 5 Historic Treasures That Were Once LostRead more
Archaeology and the Kingdom of Gesher
“The feeling you get is that they are either terrified of something on the outside or … Archaeology and the Kingdom of GesherRead more
The Appalling and Inhumane Atlantic Slave Trade
Between the 1400s-1800s, the Atlantic slave trade, or the transatlantic slave trade, took place. West Africans … The Appalling and Inhumane Atlantic Slave TradeRead more
Chicago’s Popular 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition
In 1893, Chicago held a world’s fair called the World’s Columbian Exposition. The purpose was to … Chicago’s Popular 1893 World’s Columbian ExpositionRead more
Unsolved Archaeology: The Fall of the Minoans
Last time on Unsolved Archaeology, we talked about the Moai of Easter Island, the sentries that face … Unsolved Archaeology: The Fall of the MinoansRead more
The Truth Behind King Albert’s Mysterious Death
A gruesome souvenir that was taken from King Albert’s death site over 80 years ago, has … The Truth Behind King Albert’s Mysterious DeathRead more