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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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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