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
World History
King Henry VIII’s Warship Is Now On Public Display
One of history’s largest conservation projects is finally coming to an end after 34 years. The … King Henry VIII’s Warship Is Now On Public DisplayRead more
Battles That Made History: The 300 at Thermopylae
In 480 BC, during what is called the Second Greco-Persian War, King Xerxes of Persia sent … Battles That Made History: The 300 at ThermopylaeRead more
What’s In Store For Somalia’s Cave Art?
“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
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