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Archaeologists Uncover The Oldest Vanilla Pod Ever Found In Europe In A Rubbish Pile At Prague Castle

Dated to between 1513 and 1666, this vanilla pod unearthed at Vladislav Hall is rewriting historians' understanding of when vanilla first arrived in Europe.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 1, 2025

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Archaeologists Uncover The Oldest Vanilla Pod Ever Found In Europe In A Rubbish Pile At Prague Castle

Dated to between 1513 and 1666, this vanilla pod unearthed at Vladislav Hall is rewriting historians' understanding of when vanilla first arrived in Europe.

By Amber Morgan • April 1, 2025

44 Vintage Photos From The 1950s That Are Even More Striking In Color

From malt shops and jukeboxes to the early civil rights movement and the atomic age, take a trip back in time with these colorized photos from the 1950s.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 31, 2025

44 Vintage Photos From The 1950s That Are Even More Striking In Color

From malt shops and jukeboxes to the early civil rights movement and the atomic age, take a trip back in time with these colorized photos from the 1950s.

By Austin Harvey • March 31, 2025

Researchers Illuminate The Mysteries Behind Roman-Era Sacrifices Of At Least 140 Dogs In A Quarry Pit In England

Found at the Nescot archaeological site in 2015, these largely corgi-like canines were believed to have been ritually killed in various ceremonies, likely in honor of deities such as Pluto, god of the underworld, and Hecate, goddess of witchcraft and the Moon.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 31, 2025

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Researchers Illuminate The Mysteries Behind Roman-Era Sacrifices Of At Least 140 Dogs In A Quarry Pit In England

Found at the Nescot archaeological site in 2015, these largely corgi-like canines were believed to have been ritually killed in various ceremonies, likely in honor of deities such as Pluto, god of the underworld, and Hecate, goddess of witchcraft and the Moon.

By Austin Harvey • March 31, 2025

30 Incredible Photos Of The Winter War, Finland’s Courageous Defense Against The Soviet Invasion Of 1939

In November 1939, the Red Army invaded Finland for what they thought would be a quick and easy territory grab, but the heavily outnumbered Finns held them off for three months in what became known as the Winter War.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 30, 2025

30 Incredible Photos Of The Winter War, Finland’s Courageous Defense Against The Soviet Invasion Of 1939

In November 1939, the Red Army invaded Finland for what they thought would be a quick and easy territory grab, but the heavily outnumbered Finns held them off for three months in what became known as the Winter War.

By Erin Kelly • March 30, 2025

The Bizarre Story Of Michel Lotito, The French Entertainer Who Ate Everything From Bicycles To Chandeliers

Claiming to have incredibly strong teeth and powerful gastric juices, Michel Lotito's biggest accomplishment was purportedly eating a Cessna 150 airplane — but not everyone believes he finished the whole thing.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 29, 2025

The Bizarre Story Of Michel Lotito, The French Entertainer Who Ate Everything From Bicycles To Chandeliers

Claiming to have incredibly strong teeth and powerful gastric juices, Michel Lotito's biggest accomplishment was purportedly eating a Cessna 150 airplane — but not everyone believes he finished the whole thing.

By Amber Morgan • March 29, 2025

Stunning Medieval Ring Discovered By A Metal Detectorist In England Sells For $24,000 At Auction

It's estimated to date from the late 12th century or early 13th century, and it likely belonged to the bishop Hugh of Northwold.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 27, 2025

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Stunning Medieval Ring Discovered By A Metal Detectorist In England Sells For $24,000 At Auction

It's estimated to date from the late 12th century or early 13th century, and it likely belonged to the bishop Hugh of Northwold.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 27, 2025

The Life And Death Of Mark Antony, One Of Ancient Rome’s Most Famous Politicians

From his love affair with Cleopatra to his humiliating defeat by Octavian, Mark Antony left behind a memorable — and complicated — legacy.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 26, 2025

The Life And Death Of Mark Antony, One Of Ancient Rome’s Most Famous Politicians

From his love affair with Cleopatra to his humiliating defeat by Octavian, Mark Antony left behind a memorable — and complicated — legacy.

By Austin Harvey • March 26, 2025

Archaeologists In Belgium Just Unearthed The Shockingly Well-Preserved Remains Of An Ancient Roman Dog

While digging among the ruins of a settlement that was inhabited between the first and third centuries C.E., researchers uncovered the ancient canine beneath the stone foundation of a Roman building.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 26, 2025

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Archaeologists In Belgium Just Unearthed The Shockingly Well-Preserved Remains Of An Ancient Roman Dog

While digging among the ruins of a settlement that was inhabited between the first and third centuries C.E., researchers uncovered the ancient canine beneath the stone foundation of a Roman building.

By Austin Harvey • March 26, 2025

Anneliese Michel And The Shocking Story Behind The Exorcism Of The Real-Life Emily Rose

Anneliese Michel was subjected to 67 exorcisms that ultimately left her dead on July 1, 1976 at the age of just 23.

By Gabe Paoletti • Mar 26, 2025

Anneliese Michel And The Shocking Story Behind The Exorcism Of The Real-Life Emily Rose

Anneliese Michel was subjected to 67 exorcisms that ultimately left her dead on July 1, 1976 at the age of just 23.

By Gabe Paoletti • March 26, 2025

Inside The Legend Of Sisyphus, The Mythical King Eternally Punished By Zeus

The cunning king of Ephyra in Greek mythology, Sisyphus cheated death twice — then faced the eternal punishment of endlessly pushing a stone up a hill.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 25, 2025

Inside The Legend Of Sisyphus, The Mythical King Eternally Punished By Zeus

The cunning king of Ephyra in Greek mythology, Sisyphus cheated death twice — then faced the eternal punishment of endlessly pushing a stone up a hill.

By Austin Harvey • March 25, 2025