ancient history

Queen Olympias — The Bad-Ass Mother Of Alexander The Great

If not for the indomitable Queen Olympias, Alexander the Great may never have conquered half the world during his historic reign.

By William DeLong • Mar 8, 2018

Queen Olympias — The Bad-Ass Mother Of Alexander The Great

If not for the indomitable Queen Olympias, Alexander the Great may never have conquered half the world during his historic reign.

By William DeLong • March 8, 2018

Pythia, The Oracle of Delphi — Gifted Fortune Teller Or User of Hallucinogenics?

Known throughout the ancient world, Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi was famous for her frenzied prophecies of doom and destruction.

By Katie Serena • Mar 1, 2018

Pythia, The Oracle of Delphi — Gifted Fortune Teller Or User of Hallucinogenics?

Known throughout the ancient world, Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi was famous for her frenzied prophecies of doom and destruction.

By Katie Serena • March 1, 2018

World’s Oldest Known Tattoos Discovered On 5,000 Year Old Mummies [PHOTOS]

New research shows that what was previously thought of simply as dark smudges on 5,000-year-old mummies are actually the world's oldest tattoos.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 1, 2018

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World’s Oldest Known Tattoos Discovered On 5,000 Year Old Mummies [PHOTOS]

New research shows that what was previously thought of simply as dark smudges on 5,000-year-old mummies are actually the world's oldest tattoos.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 1, 2018

Your Horoscope Today: Astrology Is Bunk

For centuries, people have been putting their faith in horoscopes. But how much of the science behind them is actually real?

By Katie Serena • Feb 28, 2018

Your Horoscope Today: Astrology Is Bunk

For centuries, people have been putting their faith in horoscopes. But how much of the science behind them is actually real?

By Katie Serena • February 28, 2018

Why The Ancient Romans Drew Penises On Everything

The sexual energy of these phalluses depictions was thought to protect people by invoking the power of the god Fascinus.

By Andrew Milne • Feb 23, 2018

Why The Ancient Romans Drew Penises On Everything

The sexual energy of these phalluses depictions was thought to protect people by invoking the power of the god Fascinus.

By Andrew Milne • February 23, 2018

There’s A Giant Rock Formation Off Japan’s Coast And No One Knows If It’s Manmade

The Yonaguni Monument wasn't discovered until 1987, and in that short time, it's already become a tourist attraction off Yonaguni Island.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 23, 2018

There’s A Giant Rock Formation Off Japan’s Coast And No One Knows If It’s Manmade

The Yonaguni Monument wasn't discovered until 1987, and in that short time, it's already become a tourist attraction off Yonaguni Island.

By All That's Interesting • February 23, 2018

The Disturbingly Literal Origins Of The Phrase “Cat Got Your Tongue?”

From torture to witches to dismemberment, "Cat got your tongue" has origins more sinister than you ever imagined.

By William DeLong • Feb 22, 2018

The Disturbingly Literal Origins Of The Phrase “Cat Got Your Tongue?”

From torture to witches to dismemberment, "Cat got your tongue" has origins more sinister than you ever imagined.

By William DeLong • February 22, 2018

Queen Boudica And Her Epic Revenge Against The Romans

In her revenge, Boudica and her army cut people up, impaled them on skewers, and crucified and hanged them.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 22, 2018

Queen Boudica And Her Epic Revenge Against The Romans

In her revenge, Boudica and her army cut people up, impaled them on skewers, and crucified and hanged them.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 22, 2018

Is Death From Laughter Real? Chrysippus And Others Say Yes

See the evidence that Chrysippus and other historical figures may have succumbed to death from laughter.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Feb 19, 2018

Is Death From Laughter Real? Chrysippus And Others Say Yes

See the evidence that Chrysippus and other historical figures may have succumbed to death from laughter.

By Aimee Lamoureux • February 19, 2018

Meet Zenobia — The Warrior Queen Of The Middle East

In 267 A.D., Zenobia took over the Palmyrene Empire as the queen regent. Just a few years later, she had Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Levant under her control.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Feb 16, 2018

Meet Zenobia — The Warrior Queen Of The Middle East

In 267 A.D., Zenobia took over the Palmyrene Empire as the queen regent. Just a few years later, she had Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Levant under her control.

By Aimee Lamoureux • February 16, 2018