Archaeology
The Secret Talents of 17 Historical Greats
Thanks to the work of historians, both amateur and professional, we now know almost every single detail of the lives…
These Ancient Libraries Would Make Any Book Lover Drool
Few people in the ancient world could read or write. Even many kings and emperors needed to employ special scribes…
16 Deadly Bladed Weapons in History
Men have been stabbing, cutting and slashing each other for thousands of years. In fact, it’s believed that the first…
20 Mind-Blowing Facts from African History that Made Us Rethink Our World History Lessons
Here’s a bold statement to begin: much of what you think you know about African History is plain wrong. Until…
Countdown: Worst Years to Be Alive in History
Human history has had plenty of ups and downs. For every great triumph, there has been a great disaster. What’s…
Details Showing the Brutality of the Aztec Empire in Mesoamerica
The various cultures which existed in Mesoamerica in the centuries which preceded the arrival of the Europeans ensured that it…
The Oddest Accidents We Have Found in Medieval Books
Open a beloved old book and the memories unfold. The moment that sweetly acrid smell tickles our noses may be…
Here’s Why King Tut, Ancient Egypt’s Most Famous Pharaoh, Was Actually One of its Least Significant Rulers
Tutankhamen (reigned circa 1333 - 1323 BC), is Ancient Egypt’s best known pharaoh, and the discovery of his tomb in…
Ancient Details about the Pre-Columbian World
Although most of us are aware of the ancient civilizations of the Americas, due to their distant past and limited…
16 Reasons Why the Da Vinci Code is Full of Inaccurate History
Dan Brown’s 2003 novel, The Da Vinci Code, became an international bestseller, one of the bestselling books of all time.…