“These paintings are unique. This style cannot be found anywhere in Africa.” Abdisalam Shabelleh, site manager … What’s In Store For Somalia’s Cave Art?Read more
World History
How Ancient Tattoo Artists Used Volcanic Glass
NANGGU, SOLOMON ISLANDS – Archaeologists from Australia and New Zealand working on a Pacific site have … How Ancient Tattoo Artists Used Volcanic GlassRead more
World’s Oldest Paycheck Says Workers Were Paid In Beer
A tablet made around 3100 to 3000 BC is the world’s oldest paycheck. It’s over 5,000 … World’s Oldest Paycheck Says Workers Were Paid In BeerRead more
History’s Badasses: Agustina of Aragon
Last week on History’s Badasses, we talked about Soviet sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the most successful female sniper … History’s Badasses: Agustina of AragonRead more
The World’s Most Game-Changing Inventions [Part I]
History is forged in the fires of war and creativity. Throughout humanity’s timeline, there have been … The World’s Most Game-Changing Inventions [Part I]Read more
Unsolved Archaeology: The Moai of Easter Island (Part II)
Last time on Unsolved Archaeology, we introduced the Moai of Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, and talked … Unsolved Archaeology: The Moai of Easter Island (Part II)Read more
Life Photographed: Amazing Powerful Images From The 20th Century
No period of time has ever been better documented or was more influential in human history … Life Photographed: Amazing Powerful Images From The 20th CenturyRead more
History’s Nutcases: Emperor Elagabalus
“The name Elagabalus is branded in history above all others [because of his] unspeakably disgusting life.” … History’s Nutcases: Emperor ElagabalusRead more
The Roman Centurion’s Terror Weapon
“You don’t just have these silent but deadly bullets flying over; you’ve got a sound effect … The Roman Centurion’s Terror WeaponRead more
History’s 11 Most Magnificent Cities
We usually don’t tend to think of cities before the industrial revolution of the 19th and … History’s 11 Most Magnificent CitiesRead more