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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What Archeologists Learned From An Ancient Roman Stone In Galilee
In 2025, researchers revealed that they had found an ancient stone in Galilee, Israel, that sheds light on some ancient history and raises a few questions.
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Thousands Of Roman Coins Discovered May Lead To An Even Bigger Treasure
In November 2023, thousands of Roman coins were discovered in the Mediterranean Sea. And that might just be the beginning of the story.
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5 Recent Pompeii Discoveries That Archeologists Didn't Expect
The destructed ruins of Pompeii were discovered centuries ago, but archeologists continue to find things they didn't expect. Here are the most recent.
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Leonardo Da Vinci's Sketches Led Archeologists To A Centuries-Old Secret
Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci created lots of beautiful art, and some of his sketches led archeologists to a centuries-old secret located in Milan.
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10 Bizarre Artifacts Discovered At Pompeii
The destruction of Pompeii after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 preserved a variety of Roman artifacts, and some of them are downright bizarre.
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Ancient Building Hidden Thousands Of Years Discovered Under A French Parking Lot
An ancient building that was hidden for thousands of years was discovered under a parking lot in the French Riviera's beachside town of Cavalaire-sur-Mer.
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The Tragic Facts About King Tut's Inbred Bloodline
In the days of the pharaohs, keeping it in the family was taken to extremes among the rulers. Here are the tragic facts about King Tut's inbred bloodline.
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How Archeologists Unearthed Million-Year-Old Weapons In An Ancient Lakebed
In Iraq, archeologists unearthed million-year-old weapons in an ancient, lakebed. The find was different than most archeological discoveries. Here's how.
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Cleopatra Might Have Looked Totally Different Than We Thought
Many depictions of Cleopatra have portrayed her as a great beauty, but ancient coins prove she might have looked totally different than we thought.
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The Mysterious Stone Archeologists Reburied To Protect From People
There's a mysterious stone in Scotland that archeologists have unearthed and reburied to protect it from people who threaten to damage it.
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Ancient Artifacts That Are Said To Be Cursed
Throughout history, curses have been said to have been placed on all manner of places and objects, including these ancient artifacts.
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Who Were The Nazarene In Jesus' Time?
In Jesus' time, there was a group of people called the Nazarene. Who were they? Here's everything we know about them about how they evolved through the years.
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Rules King Tut's Subjects Had To Follow
Egypt lived under pharaoh rule for 3,000 years. During King Tut's reign, he restored tradition to the empire. These are the rules his subjects had to follow.
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The Biggest Theories For What Happened To The Holy Grail
The Holy Grail is believed to be the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper. Here are the biggest theories for what happened to it - and if it even exists.
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The New DNA Claim About Christopher Columbus That Could Change Everything
Over the years, the established teachings about Christopher Columbus have been challenged. Now, a new DNA claim about the explorer could change everything.
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The 10 Most Powerful Native American Tribes In History
Before and after European contact, the Americas were dotted with Native tribes and nations that amassed political, military, and economic power.
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