SALAMIS BAY, GREECE – The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced that the site of the … Site of Famous Salamis Battle FoundRead more
Vikings and Their Cats
The more we learn about the Vikings, the more we realize that they weren’t exactly the … Vikings and Their CatsRead more
8,000 Year-Old Rock Art in Chad Vandalized
ENNENDI PLATEAU, CHAD – a UNESCO World Heritage Site deep in the Sahara desert has been … 8,000 Year-Old Rock Art in Chad VandalizedRead more
History’s Badasses: Oda Nobunaga
Last time, on History’s Badasses, we talked about the woman who founded the Red Cross: Clara Barton. This … History’s Badasses: Oda NobunagaRead more
The Controversial Founding Father Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine is perhaps best remembered for his influential pamphlets written at the start of the … The Controversial Founding Father Thomas PaineRead more
Pyramid Tomb Unearthed in China Baffles Experts
ZHENGZHOU, HENAN PROVINCE, CHINA – Archaeologists working just west of the Yellow River discovered a mysterious … Pyramid Tomb Unearthed in China Baffles ExpertsRead more
A Brief Look at the Disastrous San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
On April 18, 1906, disaster struck Northern California at 5:12 a.m. when a huge earthquake hit. … A Brief Look at the Disastrous San Francisco Earthquake of 1906Read more
How the Baron von Steuben Fixed the Continental Army at Valley Forge
Born Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was a military … How the Baron von Steuben Fixed the Continental Army at Valley ForgeRead more
Will the Real Ramses II Statue Please Stand Up?
“Last Tuesday they called me to announce the big discovery of a colossus of a king, … Will the Real Ramses II Statue Please Stand Up?Read more
What Was ‘The Enlightenment’?
We hear about it all the time. It was a pivotal point in European history, paving … What Was ‘The Enlightenment’?Read more