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14 Of History’s Most Important Archaeological Discoveries And Sites

From Pompeii to King Tut's Tomb, discover some of history's most interesting archaeological discoveries and sites.

By Katie Serena • Nov 10, 2017

14 Of History’s Most Important Archaeological Discoveries And Sites

From Pompeii to King Tut's Tomb, discover some of history's most interesting archaeological discoveries and sites.

By Katie Serena • November 10, 2017

Researchers Find Hidden Space In Great Pyramid Of Giza Using Cosmic Rays

The scientists used a new technology called a muon scan to locate the void.

By Katie Serena • Nov 2, 2017

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Researchers Find Hidden Space In Great Pyramid Of Giza Using Cosmic Rays

The scientists used a new technology called a muon scan to locate the void.

By Katie Serena • November 2, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 22 – 28

New book identifies Black Dahlia killer, unusual ancient tradition may be spreading the plague in Madagascar, and the JFK assassination files contain surprising revelations.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 27, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 22 – 28

New book identifies Black Dahlia killer, unusual ancient tradition may be spreading the plague in Madagascar, and the JFK assassination files contain surprising revelations.

By All That's Interesting • October 27, 2017

King Tut’s Dagger Has An “Extraterrestrial Origin,” Experts Say

Though it was previously believed to be iron, King Tut's dagger is most likely made from meteorite metals.

By Katie Serena • Oct 27, 2017

King Tut’s Dagger Has An “Extraterrestrial Origin,” Experts Say

Though it was previously believed to be iron, King Tut's dagger is most likely made from meteorite metals.

By Katie Serena • October 27, 2017

55 Interesting History Facts You Won’t Learn Anywhere Else

These interesting facts about history were never taught to you by your teachers — and they probably never even knew.

By John Kuroski • Oct 23, 2017

55 Interesting History Facts You Won’t Learn Anywhere Else

These interesting facts about history were never taught to you by your teachers — and they probably never even knew.

By John Kuroski • October 23, 2017

Meet The Ghoulish Salt Mummies That Were Frozen In Time

It is believed the Saltmen were working in a mine over 1700 years ago when it collapsed on them.

By Katie Serena • Oct 17, 2017

Meet The Ghoulish Salt Mummies That Were Frozen In Time

It is believed the Saltmen were working in a mine over 1700 years ago when it collapsed on them.

By Katie Serena • October 17, 2017

32 Interesting Questions From History’s Greatest Minds

Humanity's greatest thinkers couldn't stop pondering these questions, and you won't be able to either.

By John Kuroski • Oct 10, 2017

32 Interesting Questions From History’s Greatest Minds

Humanity's greatest thinkers couldn't stop pondering these questions, and you won't be able to either.

By John Kuroski • October 10, 2017

Declassified Satellite Images Show Lost City Of Alexander The Great

Alexander and his army first marched through the city in 331 BC while chasing Darius III, the king of Persia, back to Iran.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 29, 2017

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Declassified Satellite Images Show Lost City Of Alexander The Great

Alexander and his army first marched through the city in 331 BC while chasing Darius III, the king of Persia, back to Iran.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 29, 2017

The Fiendish Plot Behind The “Screaming Mummy”

This screaming mummy was behind a murderous plot carried out over 3,000 years ago.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 28, 2017

The Fiendish Plot Behind The “Screaming Mummy”

This screaming mummy was behind a murderous plot carried out over 3,000 years ago.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 28, 2017

60 Ancient Shipwrecks Discovered In Black Sea

Ships from the Byzantine period, the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire were all discovered, as well as ships from a historic Mediterranean empire.

By Katie Serena • Sep 25, 2017

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60 Ancient Shipwrecks Discovered In Black Sea

Ships from the Byzantine period, the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire were all discovered, as well as ships from a historic Mediterranean empire.

By Katie Serena • September 25, 2017