What did Britain really look like in the early medieval period? Five big surprises from archaeology that rewrite the map of post-Roman Britain.
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Why Was a Viking Woman Buried With Shells on Her Mouth?
A Viking Age woman was buried with scallop shells on her mouth. What could it mean? Three grounded what-if scenarios, from pilgrimage to fear of the dead.
Are Medieval Historians Just Making Stuff Up?
Medieval history can look like guesswork. Here are 5 real methods historians use to get from scraps of evidence to solid claims about the Middle Ages.
Boudica vs Rome: Revolt, Revenge, and a Burned London
Why did Queen Boudica destroy Roman cities like Londinium, and what was the Boudican Destruction Horizon? A comparison of Iceni revolt and Roman rule.
White Sands Footprints and the First Americans
New dating of human footprints at White Sands, New Mexico, suggests people were in North America during the last Ice Age. Here’s what changed and why it matters.
What Is That Egyptian Man Doing to the Child?
A strange Egyptian scene shows a man gripping a child’s face. Is it surgery, punishment, or ritual? Three grounded what-if scenarios, and which fits best.
Comparing Thames River Burials: Bronze Age to Modern Times
Explore the history of Thames River burials from the Bronze Age to today, comparing origins, methods, and cultural significance.
Ancient Maya Text Deemed Authentic
Disputes over the rare Grolier Codex have been going on for decades. However, a group of … Ancient Maya Text Deemed AuthenticRead more
Ancient Coin Hoard Found at Nuclear Site
A 1,000-year-old coin hoard was found at a nuclear site, revealing insights into the past and highlighting unexpected intersections of history and modernity.
17th Century Scottish Soldiers to be Reburied
Oliver Cromwell led thousands of Scottish soldiers into the English Civil War over 350 years ago. … 17th Century Scottish Soldiers to be ReburiedRead more