Nostradamus' 2025 Predictions That Appear Eerily Accurate So Far
Part of why people are still interested in Nostradamus' predictions is that sometimes, they're eerily accurate. Here's a look at some examples from 2025.
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The Best Theories On Why Egyptian Pyramids Are Missing From The Bible
Much has been made about why Egypt's pyramids aren't mentioned in the Bible, but there could be simple explanations. Or maybe they're mentioned after all...
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A '60s Villager Found An Ancient Skull. 65 Years Later, It's Identified As Rare Human Species
In 1960, a villager discovered the Petralona skull, a nearly complete cranium, near Thessaloniki, Greece. It's age and species were debated for years.
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Ancient Treasure That People First Mistook For Boring Junk
Many ancient treasures go unfound, lost to time or some other destructive event. Others are discovered by average people in places you wouldn't expect.
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Why Were So Many Royal Families Inbred?
In the U.S, inbred families are usually stereotyped as poor and uneducated, but royal families, who are neither, did plenty of inbreeding. Here's why.
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Why Hasn't This Ancient Wonder Of The World Been Rebuilt?
The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World are all gone but for one, the Pyramids of Giza. But there have been discussions and plans to resurrect one.
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What Are Those Skirts Roman Soldiers Wore
If you've watched any of the "Gladiator" movies, you've seen those little skirts worn by Roman soldiers, like Pedro Pascal or Russell Crowe's characters.
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The Myth About The Great Wall Of China You Probably Fell For
You might have heard that the Great Wall of China is so big you can see it from space, but is it true? Or is it just a widespread myth that sounds cool?
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Did Neanderthals Have Weapons?
Neanderthals have traditionally been thought of as less intelligent than their closest relatives, Homo sapiens. But did they ever use weapons?
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Things About These Infamous Wars That Don't Make Sense
Our history includes a long list of infamous wars, most of which are carefully recorded and studied. Even so, many have details that still don't make sense.
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How The Mastodon Became Indiana's State Fossil
On July 1, 2022, the extinct mastodon officially became Indiana's state fossil, making history for both the region and its scientific research.
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How Archeologists Discovered An Ancient Road Underneath The Mediterranean Sea
In 2021, archeologists discovered an ancient road underneath the Mediterranean's Adriatic Sea that looks to be from an old civilization many years ago.
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The Rare Artifact That Was The First Of Its Kind To Be Found In Scotland
In 2025, a construction project for a golf course led to the discovery of a rare artifact that was the first of its kind to be found in Scotland.
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This Is Who Experts Believe Was Egypt's First Pharaoh
When you think of ancient Egypt, pharaohs are probably some of the first things that come to mind. But who was the first pharaoh that started it all?
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Here's Why There Are Only 7 Wonders Of The World
Have you ever wondered why there are only seven wonders of the world? Well, if we go back in time — way back — we find the reason for this number.
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How Many Egyptian Pharaohs Were Women?
Egypt had plenty of pharaohs over its roughly 3,000-year history, and though you might not have guessed, a not insignificant number of them were women.
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Why You Can Still See Facial Expression On The Bodies Of Pompeii
In 79 A.D., Pompeii was smothered in ash and pumice from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. And even today, you can still see the facial expressions on the bodies.
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Why You Would Never Survive The Year 536
Recorded history from around the world during 536 C.E. tells of inexplicable natural phenomenon that you would probably never survive. Here's why.
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5 Rare Weapons Discovered In Unlikely Places
We've seen plenty of amazing historical discoveries over the years, and when it comes to rare weapons, some have been unearthed in some pretty unlikely places.
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Mysteries About Ancient Egypt That Have Been Solved
Ancient Egypt was quite a fascinating time, and it is still studied heavily today. While many mysteries about the era remain, a lot of them have been solved.
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7 Ancient Weapons Created From Outer Space Materials
One thing modern day people have in common with the ancients is a fascination with outer space. Our ancestors even had weapons created from space materials.
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Archeologists Spent A Decade Deciphering 1 Roman Court Document. Here's What They Learned
Archeologists spent a decade deciphering one Roman court document found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, and it was eye opening. Here's what they learned.
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5 Most Painful Ways To Die In Ancient Rome
Ancient Roman society was a wonder of architecture, literature, and yes, painful ways to die. They had plenty of them.
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Why The Crusades Were Worse Than You Thought
In the Middle Ages, holy wars raged between Christians and Muslims. Countless people were slaughtered, but the Crusades were even worse than you thought.
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5 Most Painful Ways To Die In Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt was a time full of intrigue, and there are many mysteries from the time we have yet to solve. But the painful ways to die are all too clear.
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The Secret To Why Roman Concrete Lasts So Long
Roman concrete lasts long - it's even sturdier than the concrete we use to make buildings today. The reason lies in one very particular thing.
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The First Word Decoded From A Manuscript Nearly Destroyed By Mt. Vesuvius
Years ago, Mt. Vesuvius erupted and swallowed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now, we've decoded the first word of a manuscript from the area.
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