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Did Lady Godiva Really Ride A Horse Through Town Completely Naked To Lower Her People’s Taxes?

A medieval legend tells how Lady Godiva rode nude through Coventry, England on horseback, but she was a real 11th-century noblewoman who founded a Benedictine monastery.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 30, 2025

Did Lady Godiva Really Ride A Horse Through Town Completely Naked To Lower Her People’s Taxes?

A medieval legend tells how Lady Godiva rode nude through Coventry, England on horseback, but she was a real 11th-century noblewoman who founded a Benedictine monastery.

By Amber Morgan • January 30, 2025

The Shocking Story Of John Jacob Astor IV, The Multimillionaire Who Went Down With The Titanic

A business magnate and real estate developer, John Jacob Astor IV was the richest Titanic passenger — who died when the doomed ship sank on April 15, 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 29, 2025

The Shocking Story Of John Jacob Astor IV, The Multimillionaire Who Went Down With The Titanic

A business magnate and real estate developer, John Jacob Astor IV was the richest Titanic passenger — who died when the doomed ship sank on April 15, 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 29, 2025

The Wild Life Of Captain Kidd, The Privateer-Turned-Pirate Who Was Gibbeted For His Crimes

Originally a privateer operating within the bounds of the law, Captain William Kidd was found guilty of piracy and hanged in 1701 — but some believe that he was unfairly convicted.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 22, 2025

The Wild Life Of Captain Kidd, The Privateer-Turned-Pirate Who Was Gibbeted For His Crimes

Originally a privateer operating within the bounds of the law, Captain William Kidd was found guilty of piracy and hanged in 1701 — but some believe that he was unfairly convicted.

By Amber Morgan • January 22, 2025

Remains Of A Bronze Age Woman Unearthed At A U.K. Construction Site

The skeleton was found alongside a number of other objects from the Bronze Age, including flint and pottery fragments.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 22, 2025

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Remains Of A Bronze Age Woman Unearthed At A U.K. Construction Site

The skeleton was found alongside a number of other objects from the Bronze Age, including flint and pottery fragments.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 22, 2025

‘Poor’-Quality Image Submitted To Online Appraisal Service Ends Up Being A Rare Masterpiece By English Artist J.M.W. Turner

Initially believed to be a piece by John Ruskin, this work was identified by experts from Christie's as a watercolor by J.M.W. Turner — and it could fetch up to $500,000 at auction.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 17, 2025

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‘Poor’-Quality Image Submitted To Online Appraisal Service Ends Up Being A Rare Masterpiece By English Artist J.M.W. Turner

Initially believed to be a piece by John Ruskin, this work was identified by experts from Christie's as a watercolor by J.M.W. Turner — and it could fetch up to $500,000 at auction.

By Austin Harvey • January 17, 2025

The Hope Diamond, A Breathtaking Gem With A History Of Tragedy, Loss, And Misfortune

A 45.52-carat deep-blue gemstone from India, the Hope Diamond is one of the world's most beautiful gems — but is it also cursed?

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 13, 2025

The Hope Diamond, A Breathtaking Gem With A History Of Tragedy, Loss, And Misfortune

A 45.52-carat deep-blue gemstone from India, the Hope Diamond is one of the world's most beautiful gems — but is it also cursed?

By Kaleena Fraga • January 13, 2025

Researchers Identify A Roman Gladiator With Scandinavian Ancestry In York — Hundreds Of Years Before The Vikings Arrived In England

The discovery of a Roman gladiator with Scandinavian DNA raises new questions about migration patterns in early Europe.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 9, 2025

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Researchers Identify A Roman Gladiator With Scandinavian Ancestry In York — Hundreds Of Years Before The Vikings Arrived In England

The discovery of a Roman gladiator with Scandinavian DNA raises new questions about migration patterns in early Europe.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 9, 2025

Ancient Roman Coffin Weighing 1,650 Pounds Unearthed During Road Work In Cambridgeshire, England

While expanding a section of the A47 from a single lane to a double, members of National Highways and a team of archaeologists discovered a 1,500-year-old Roman coffin made of stone.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 8, 2025

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Ancient Roman Coffin Weighing 1,650 Pounds Unearthed During Road Work In Cambridgeshire, England

While expanding a section of the A47 from a single lane to a double, members of National Highways and a team of archaeologists discovered a 1,500-year-old Roman coffin made of stone.

By Austin Harvey • January 8, 2025

Archaeologists In England Unearth A Stunningly Preserved Medieval Sword Near Canterbury

While excavating an early medieval cemetery in Kent, researchers discovered a 1,500-year-old sword inside an Anglo-Saxon grave.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 6, 2025

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Archaeologists In England Unearth A Stunningly Preserved Medieval Sword Near Canterbury

While excavating an early medieval cemetery in Kent, researchers discovered a 1,500-year-old sword inside an Anglo-Saxon grave.

By Austin Harvey • January 6, 2025

The Mystery Of Cheddar Man, The Oldest Complete Skeleton Ever Found In Britain

First discovered in a cave in 1903, Cheddar Man was a dark-skinned, blue-eyed man who lived in Britain 10,000 years ago — but much of his life is a mystery.

By Katie Serena • Jan 5, 2025

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The Mystery Of Cheddar Man, The Oldest Complete Skeleton Ever Found In Britain

First discovered in a cave in 1903, Cheddar Man was a dark-skinned, blue-eyed man who lived in Britain 10,000 years ago — but much of his life is a mystery.

By Katie Serena • January 5, 2025