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An Archaeology Student In England Just Unearthed A Gold Artifact From The Middle Ages On Her Very First Dig

Yara Souza joined a team that was excavating the ruins of a Roman road in Northumberland, England — and she made her first-ever discovery within just 90 minutes.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 15, 2025

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An Archaeology Student In England Just Unearthed A Gold Artifact From The Middle Ages On Her Very First Dig

Yara Souza joined a team that was excavating the ruins of a Roman road in Northumberland, England — and she made her first-ever discovery within just 90 minutes.

By Ainsley Brown • August 15, 2025

The Incredible History Of Old London Bridge, One Of Medieval Britain’s Most Iconic Landmarks

Upon its completion in 1209, Old London Bridge was the first stone crossing of the River Thames, and it remained the city's only crossing until the 18th century.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 13, 2025

The Incredible History Of Old London Bridge, One Of Medieval Britain’s Most Iconic Landmarks

Upon its completion in 1209, Old London Bridge was the first stone crossing of the River Thames, and it remained the city's only crossing until the 18th century.

By Ainsley Brown • August 13, 2025

Shipwreck Found By Schoolboy In Scotland Identified As 250-Year-Old Ship That Fought In The Revolutionary War And Hunted Whales

The shipwreck found on Scotland's Orkney Islands has been identified as the Earl of Chatham, an 18th-century whaling ship that was once a Royal Navy vessel called the HMS Hind.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 23, 2025

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Shipwreck Found By Schoolboy In Scotland Identified As 250-Year-Old Ship That Fought In The Revolutionary War And Hunted Whales

The shipwreck found on Scotland's Orkney Islands has been identified as the Earl of Chatham, an 18th-century whaling ship that was once a Royal Navy vessel called the HMS Hind.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 23, 2025

What Was The Scavenger’s Daughter? Inside The Grisly History Of This 16th-Century Torture Device

Invented during the reign of England's King Henry VIII for use at the Tower of London, the scavenger's daughter was a metal device that forced its victims into a kneeling position, painfully compressing their bodies until they bled from the ears.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 21, 2025

What Was The Scavenger’s Daughter? Inside The Grisly History Of This 16th-Century Torture Device

Invented during the reign of England's King Henry VIII for use at the Tower of London, the scavenger's daughter was a metal device that forced its victims into a kneeling position, painfully compressing their bodies until they bled from the ears.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 21, 2025

Railway Workers Accidentally Discover A Medieval Shrine In Southern England

"This is an unexpected and fascinating discovery that helps to visualize and understand the rich history of the area."

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 18, 2025

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Railway Workers Accidentally Discover A Medieval Shrine In Southern England

"This is an unexpected and fascinating discovery that helps to visualize and understand the rich history of the area."

By Natasha Ishak • July 18, 2025

Archaeologists Just Uncovered A Well-Preserved Roman Road Mere Inches Beneath The Center Of Manchester

While preparing for property development, archaeologists happened upon an ancient Roman road right beneath one of Manchester's busiest streets that could date as far back as the first century C.E.

By Ainsley Brown • Jul 16, 2025

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Archaeologists Just Uncovered A Well-Preserved Roman Road Mere Inches Beneath The Center Of Manchester

While preparing for property development, archaeologists happened upon an ancient Roman road right beneath one of Manchester's busiest streets that could date as far back as the first century C.E.

By Ainsley Brown • July 16, 2025

‘You Just Knew That It Was Super Special’: 33 Thrilling Photos From The Live Aid Concert

From career-defining performances by Queen and U2 to the public awareness raised for Ethiopian famine relief, take a look back at the historic 1985 Live Aid benefit concert.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 10, 2025

‘You Just Knew That It Was Super Special’: 33 Thrilling Photos From The Live Aid Concert

From career-defining performances by Queen and U2 to the public awareness raised for Ethiopian famine relief, take a look back at the historic 1985 Live Aid benefit concert.

By Austin Harvey • July 10, 2025

The Inspiring Story Of Nicholas Winton, The ‘British Schindler’ Who Rescued 669 Children From The Nazis

In 1939, Nicholas Winton helped arrange train transport, foster homes, and sometimes even forged visa documents for hundreds of Czech children so they'd be safe from the Holocaust.

By John Kuroski • Jul 6, 2025

The Inspiring Story Of Nicholas Winton, The ‘British Schindler’ Who Rescued 669 Children From The Nazis

In 1939, Nicholas Winton helped arrange train transport, foster homes, and sometimes even forged visa documents for hundreds of Czech children so they'd be safe from the Holocaust.

By John Kuroski • July 6, 2025

A Couple In England Unexpectedly Found The Wreckage Of A WW2 Fighter Plane While Walking Their Dog

The plane crash-landed when both of its engines failed. The ammunition within the wreckage, meanwhile, remained live for decades — until last week's controlled demolition.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 25, 2025

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A Couple In England Unexpectedly Found The Wreckage Of A WW2 Fighter Plane While Walking Their Dog

The plane crash-landed when both of its engines failed. The ammunition within the wreckage, meanwhile, remained live for decades — until last week's controlled demolition.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 25, 2025

Inside The Surprisingly Long History Of Beer And The Ancient People Who Invented It

The process of fermenting grain to make beer was likely discovered by several cultures independently as hunter-gatherers settled into agricultural societies around 12,000 years ago, but the first physical evidence of beer brewing dates to 3400 B.C.E. in Mesopotamia.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 23, 2025

Inside The Surprisingly Long History Of Beer And The Ancient People Who Invented It

The process of fermenting grain to make beer was likely discovered by several cultures independently as hunter-gatherers settled into agricultural societies around 12,000 years ago, but the first physical evidence of beer brewing dates to 3400 B.C.E. in Mesopotamia.

By Austin Harvey • June 23, 2025