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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The History Of The James Ossuary And Its Possible Connection To Jesus Explained
The James Ossuary caused a stir in the realms of both science and religion for its possible connection to Jesus. Here's everything we know about it.
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Why Are Greek And Roman Myths Depicted In Famous Christian Art?
Some of the most famous pieces of Christian artwork depict Greek and Roman myths. The reason goes back many, many years. Here's the story of why.
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Lies About Hades And Persephone You Always Believed
The ancient Greek myth of Hades and Persephone has remained a well-known tale that's problematic through the modern lens. Here's what the story really meant.
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Royals Who Died In Bizarre Ways
Life as a royal can be complicated, but death isn't always a simpler affair. These are some of history's most unusual and downright bizarre royal deaths.
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What It Was Like The Day Julius Caesar Died
On March 15, 44 B.C., a group of Roman senators conspired to assassinate Julius Caesar, altering the course of history. Here's what that morning was like.
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The Real-Life Origins Of Black Myth: Wukong In Chinese Mythology
The record-setting action role-playing game "Black Myth: Wukong" pulls from some fascinating real-life Chinese mythology. Here's what it's based on.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About The Disaster Of Pompeii
The volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 famously destroyed Pompeii and killed thousands. But some details of the ancient disaster don't make sense.
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What Happened To The Bodies From Herculaneum, Pompeii's Neighboring City?
Herculaneum, like it's neighboring city Pompeii, was destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. Here's what happened to the bodies.
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The Truth About Gladiators Fighting Sharks And Rhinos In The Colosseum
You might have heard about gladiators fighting sharks and rhinos in the Roman Colosseum, or even seen such battles depicted in popular culture.
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Unexpected Rules Catholic Priests Have To Follow
Catholicism has honed its many doctrines over thousands of years. The Church's priests are expected to follow them all, and some are not so well-known.
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Things About Roman Mythology They Didn't Teach You In School
From poop gods to crossdressing sex slaves, here are a few aspects of Roman mythology you probably didn't learn about in eighth-grade social studies.
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The Most Shocking Stories Of Human Sacrifice In History
The idea of human sacrifice is hard to fathom, but there is plenty of evidence that supports the reality that this shocking practice was part of human history.
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Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Saint George
Saint George is the patron saint of England who legend says slayed a dragon and was a martyr for Christianity. Here's what everyone gets wrong about him.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of The Apostles?
The Apostles of Jesus Christ would have followed him to the ends of the earth. As it happens, after they also died, their remains were scattered far and wide.
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The Disturbing History Of India's Bone-Filled Roopkund Lake
India's bone-filled Roopkund Lake has a long and disturbing history that is still debated to this day. Here's everything we know about it so far.
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What Happened To The Bodies From Pompeii?
In 79 A.D., the city of Pompeii was buried in ash following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Here's what happened to the bodies of the victims.
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Here's What Happened To Medusa's Sisters After Her Death In Greek Mythology
Medusa was one of three gorgon sisters in Greek mythology. Here's what happened to her immortal sisters, Stheno and Euryale, after Medusa's death.
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Who Were The Buddha's Parents?
The Buddha, whose birth name was Siddhartha Gautama, was born and raised as a prince before starting his journey to enlightenment. Here's who his parents were.
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Here's How Experts Think The 'Screaming Mummy' Actually Died
A corpse known as the "Screaming Mummy" because of its anguished expression was found buried among Egyptian nobility. Here's how experts think the person died.
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The Most Popular Jobs 1,000 Years Ago
While daily life was very different 1,000 years ago, people still needed to work for a living. Some jobs are still popular today, but others may surprise you.
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