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World History
Canada’s Constitutional History
Two weeks ago here at History Things, we explored the birth of the United States Constitution … Canada’s Constitutional HistoryRead more
Forgotten History: Japanese Submarine Opens Fire on Santa Barbara
In a World War II event known as The Bombardment of Ellwood, a Japanese submarine snuck … Forgotten History: Japanese Submarine Opens Fire on Santa BarbaraRead more
The Chase Family Vault: The Historical Tale That Haunts Barbados
Unsolved mysteries abound throughout history but for the people of Barbados, there are few tales quite … The Chase Family Vault: The Historical Tale That Haunts BarbadosRead more
Stanislav Petrov, the Man Who Stopped WW3, Dies at 77
This man saved the world in the 1980s, and you’ve probably never heard of him. It … Stanislav Petrov, the Man Who Stopped WW3, Dies at 77Read more
7 Mysterious Historical Artifacts That Still Baffle Historians
History is littered with strange artifacts. Archaeologists dig new things up all the time. Books surface, … 7 Mysterious Historical Artifacts That Still Baffle HistoriansRead more
History’s Badasses: Florence Nightingale
Last time on History’s Badasses, we covered a man named Simo Häyhä. He has been widely regarded by historians as … History’s Badasses: Florence NightingaleRead more
This 900-Year-Old Mummy From Siberia Still Has Eyelashes
“This radically changes our concept about this graveyard. It’s amazing.” – Archaeologist Alexander Gusev. SALEKHARD, SIBERIA … This 900-Year-Old Mummy From Siberia Still Has EyelashesRead more
5000-year-long Record of Tsunamis Found in Sumatran Cave
Historical records aren’t always on paper. Sometimes, they’re written in stone. The Indian Ocean earthquake of … 5000-year-long Record of Tsunamis Found in Sumatran CaveRead more
Have Archaeologists Discovered King Tut’s Wife’s Final Resting Place?
VALLEY OF THE KINGS, EGYPT – famous archaeologist Zahi Hawass (former head of the Egyptian Supreme … Have Archaeologists Discovered King Tut’s Wife’s Final Resting Place?Read more