ancient history

Why Anatoly Fomenko’s New Chronology Says That “History” Is All A Fake

According to Anatoly Fomenko's New Chronology, history as we know it was fabricated by Christian scholars. Discover why he believes it and why he's not 100 percent crazy.

By John Kuroski • Apr 24, 2018

Why Anatoly Fomenko’s New Chronology Says That “History” Is All A Fake

According to Anatoly Fomenko's New Chronology, history as we know it was fabricated by Christian scholars. Discover why he believes it and why he's not 100 percent crazy.

By John Kuroski • April 24, 2018

The Sword Of Goujian Is 2,500 Years Old And Works Just Like New

Despite the damp conditions of the tomb it was found in, the Sword Of Goujian is still razor sharp after resting for 2,500 years.

By Wyatt Redd • Apr 23, 2018

The Sword Of Goujian Is 2,500 Years Old And Works Just Like New

Despite the damp conditions of the tomb it was found in, the Sword Of Goujian is still razor sharp after resting for 2,500 years.

By Wyatt Redd • April 23, 2018

Heinrich Schliemann: The Man Responsible For The Nazi Swastika

The swastika was a sacred icon of spirituality around the world. Then Heinrich Schliemann came along to usher the symbol toward its Nazi destiny.

By Daniel Rennie • Apr 18, 2018

Heinrich Schliemann: The Man Responsible For The Nazi Swastika

The swastika was a sacred icon of spirituality around the world. Then Heinrich Schliemann came along to usher the symbol toward its Nazi destiny.

By Daniel Rennie • April 18, 2018

Thousands Of Indian Women Committed Mass Suicide Hundreds Of Years Ago – Here’s Why

While most ancient rights of honor suicides were performed by women, Jauhar was performed exclusively by women.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 5, 2018

Thousands Of Indian Women Committed Mass Suicide Hundreds Of Years Ago – Here’s Why

While most ancient rights of honor suicides were performed by women, Jauhar was performed exclusively by women.

By Gina Dimuro • April 5, 2018

Pumapunku, The Ancient Ruins Where The Inca Believed The World Began

The ruins of Pumapunku so impressed the Inca that they believed it was the place where the gods created the world.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Apr 5, 2018

Pumapunku, The Ancient Ruins Where The Inca Believed The World Began

The ruins of Pumapunku so impressed the Inca that they believed it was the place where the gods created the world.

By Aimee Lamoureux • April 5, 2018

How Romulus And Remus Founded Rome – Or So The Legend Says

The legend behind the founding of Rome seemed too far-fetched to be true, but there may just be some archeological evidence that suggests otherwise.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Apr 4, 2018

How Romulus And Remus Founded Rome – Or So The Legend Says

The legend behind the founding of Rome seemed too far-fetched to be true, but there may just be some archeological evidence that suggests otherwise.

By Aimee Lamoureux • April 4, 2018

Zeno’s Paradoxes Are 2,500 Years Old And Still As Mind-Bending As Ever

If Zeno's paradoxes seem confusing, you're not alone.

By William DeLong • Apr 2, 2018

Zeno’s Paradoxes Are 2,500 Years Old And Still As Mind-Bending As Ever

If Zeno's paradoxes seem confusing, you're not alone.

By William DeLong • April 2, 2018

Kailasa Temple, The Massive Temple Was Chiseled By Hand For More Than 20 Years

The Kailasa Temple was carved over dozens of years, under several rulers, out of a single piece of stone.

By William DeLong • Apr 2, 2018

Kailasa Temple, The Massive Temple Was Chiseled By Hand For More Than 20 Years

The Kailasa Temple was carved over dozens of years, under several rulers, out of a single piece of stone.

By William DeLong • April 2, 2018

Our Ancestors Interbred With The Mysterious Race Of Denisovans, New Study Reveals

This discovery has rewritten much of what we thought we knew about human history.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 17, 2018

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Our Ancestors Interbred With The Mysterious Race Of Denisovans, New Study Reveals

This discovery has rewritten much of what we thought we knew about human history.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 17, 2018

27 Genghis Khan Facts That Capture His Larger-Than-Life Legacy

From his 500 wives to his historic wars, these Genghis Khan facts reveal why he makes the rest of history's great conquerors look like chumps.

By Joel Stice • Mar 12, 2018

27 Genghis Khan Facts That Capture His Larger-Than-Life Legacy

From his 500 wives to his historic wars, these Genghis Khan facts reveal why he makes the rest of history's great conquerors look like chumps.

By Joel Stice • March 12, 2018