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The Disturbing Story Of Hades, The ‘Lord Of The Many Dead’ Who Ruled Over The Ancient Greek Underworld

Although Hades is sometimes viewed as a Satan figure today, he wasn't an evil god who condemned souls to eternal damnation but rather an overseer of the Greek Underworld who sometimes even let the deceased return to the land of the living.

By Morgan Dunn • Jul 30, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Hades, The ‘Lord Of The Many Dead’ Who Ruled Over The Ancient Greek Underworld

Although Hades is sometimes viewed as a Satan figure today, he wasn't an evil god who condemned souls to eternal damnation but rather an overseer of the Greek Underworld who sometimes even let the deceased return to the land of the living.

By Morgan Dunn • July 30, 2024

Never-Before-Seen Self-Portrait By English Artist Norman Cornish Discovered Hidden On The Back Of One Of His Paintings

This self-portrait of the 20th-century English artist was hidden directly on the reverse of his painting Bar Scene.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 30, 2024

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Never-Before-Seen Self-Portrait By English Artist Norman Cornish Discovered Hidden On The Back Of One Of His Paintings

This self-portrait of the 20th-century English artist was hidden directly on the reverse of his painting Bar Scene.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 30, 2024

Inside The Enduring Mystery Of Who Built Stonehenge — And Why

The ancient Britons who constructed Stonehenge seemingly did so to track solstices and other solar events, but nobody knows exactly who they were or how they dragged the massive megaliths across the English countryside.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 29, 2024

Inside The Enduring Mystery Of Who Built Stonehenge — And Why

The ancient Britons who constructed Stonehenge seemingly did so to track solstices and other solar events, but nobody knows exactly who they were or how they dragged the massive megaliths across the English countryside.

By Amber Morgan • July 29, 2024

Archaeologists In Italy Just Discovered The 2,700-Year-Old Tomb Of An Ancient Noble Filled With 150 Artifacts

The grave dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. and holds more than 150 ancient artifacts, including a two-wheeled chariot, a bronze helmet, and a cauldron.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 29, 2024

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Archaeologists In Italy Just Discovered The 2,700-Year-Old Tomb Of An Ancient Noble Filled With 150 Artifacts

The grave dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. and holds more than 150 ancient artifacts, including a two-wheeled chariot, a bronze helmet, and a cauldron.

By Amber Morgan • July 29, 2024

27 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Lana Turner, The Troubled Femme Fatale Of Golden Age Hollywood

From her seven husbands to the murder of her boyfriend Johnny Stompanato, Lana Turner's scandals often overshadowed her onscreen success.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 28, 2024

27 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Lana Turner, The Troubled Femme Fatale Of Golden Age Hollywood

From her seven husbands to the murder of her boyfriend Johnny Stompanato, Lana Turner's scandals often overshadowed her onscreen success.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 28, 2024

New Study Finds That So Many Egyptian Statues Have Broken Noses Because Of Intentional Defacement

The long-held belief that even the giant sphinxes had lost their noses due to wear and tear isn't actually accurate, but rather these statues were intentionally vandalized in an effort to reduce their symbolic powers.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 27, 2024

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New Study Finds That So Many Egyptian Statues Have Broken Noses Because Of Intentional Defacement

The long-held belief that even the giant sphinxes had lost their noses due to wear and tear isn't actually accurate, but rather these statues were intentionally vandalized in an effort to reduce their symbolic powers.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 27, 2024

The Venus De Milo: Inside The Surprising Story Behind The Iconic Armless Sculpture

From its accidental discovery on a Greek island in 1820 to its missing parts to its relocation from the Louvre during World War II, the Venus de Milo has had a dramatic history.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 26, 2024

The Venus De Milo: Inside The Surprising Story Behind The Iconic Armless Sculpture

From its accidental discovery on a Greek island in 1820 to its missing parts to its relocation from the Louvre during World War II, the Venus de Milo has had a dramatic history.

By Amber Morgan • July 26, 2024

Archaeologists Discovered A Mural Of A ‘Western Man’ With Blonde Hair And A Beard In An 8th-Century Tang Dynasty Tomb

Belonging to a man who died in present-day Taiyuan in 736 C.E., the tomb is adorned with a wealth of other paintings, including farmers working in their fields, sentries with swords, and several multicolored dragons.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 25, 2024

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Archaeologists Discovered A Mural Of A ‘Western Man’ With Blonde Hair And A Beard In An 8th-Century Tang Dynasty Tomb

Belonging to a man who died in present-day Taiyuan in 736 C.E., the tomb is adorned with a wealth of other paintings, including farmers working in their fields, sentries with swords, and several multicolored dragons.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 25, 2024

The Curious Tale Of The Cottingley Fairies, The Photo Hoax That Fooled The Creator Of Sherlock Holmes

Captured by two young girls in the early 20th century, the photos of the Cottingley Fairies appeared to show the girls posing in a garden with tiny, winged sprites.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 23, 2024

The Curious Tale Of The Cottingley Fairies, The Photo Hoax That Fooled The Creator Of Sherlock Holmes

Captured by two young girls in the early 20th century, the photos of the Cottingley Fairies appeared to show the girls posing in a garden with tiny, winged sprites.

By Amber Morgan • July 23, 2024

Da Vinci’s Secret Drawing Underneath The ‘Mona Lisa’ Reveals How Different This Masterpiece Almost Was

Scientist Pascal Cotte scoured 1,650 high-tech camera images over the course of 15 years to uncover the sketch.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 20, 2024

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Da Vinci’s Secret Drawing Underneath The ‘Mona Lisa’ Reveals How Different This Masterpiece Almost Was

Scientist Pascal Cotte scoured 1,650 high-tech camera images over the course of 15 years to uncover the sketch.

By Natasha Ishak • July 20, 2024