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An Underground Chamber Dating Back Over 2,000 Years Was Revealed During A Construction Project In Scotland

This stone "souterrain" was likely used as a cold storage cellar during the late Iron Age.

By Austin Harvey • May 6, 2025

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An Underground Chamber Dating Back Over 2,000 Years Was Revealed During A Construction Project In Scotland

This stone "souterrain" was likely used as a cold storage cellar during the late Iron Age.

By Austin Harvey • May 6, 2025

Divers In The Caribbean Just Identified Two Danish Slave Ships That Were Destroyed During A Mutiny In 1710

Though they were long thought to be pirate ships, recent analysis has confirmed that the sunken vessels near Cahuita National Park are the Danish slave ships Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, destroyed during a mutiny in 1710.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2025

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Divers In The Caribbean Just Identified Two Danish Slave Ships That Were Destroyed During A Mutiny In 1710

Though they were long thought to be pirate ships, recent analysis has confirmed that the sunken vessels near Cahuita National Park are the Danish slave ships Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, destroyed during a mutiny in 1710.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2025

Ans Van Dijk, The Jewish Nazi Collaborator Who Was Later Accused Of Betraying Anne Frank And Her Family

Ans Van Dijk helped the Nazis arrest 145 people during World War II, and some believe that she also revealed the Frank family's hiding place.

By Austin Harvey • May 5, 2025

Ans Van Dijk, The Jewish Nazi Collaborator Who Was Later Accused Of Betraying Anne Frank And Her Family

Ans Van Dijk helped the Nazis arrest 145 people during World War II, and some believe that she also revealed the Frank family's hiding place.

By Austin Harvey • May 5, 2025

Workers Preparing To Construct An Apartment Building In Switzerland Just Uncovered An Ancient Roman Settlement Filled With Rare Artifacts

Along an ancient road that was lined with columns and stretched 13 feet across, archaeologists found the ruins of several houses as well as latrines, infant burials, and a bronze panther figurine.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2025

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Workers Preparing To Construct An Apartment Building In Switzerland Just Uncovered An Ancient Roman Settlement Filled With Rare Artifacts

Along an ancient road that was lined with columns and stretched 13 feet across, archaeologists found the ruins of several houses as well as latrines, infant burials, and a bronze panther figurine.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2025

The Life And Legacy Of Antonio Salieri, The Once-Renowned Composer Who Later Faded Into Obscurity — And Was Accused Of Killing Mozart

Although Italian composer Antonio Salieri was rumored to have fatally poisoned Mozart out of jealousy in 1791, there is no evidence that the renowned musician was truly a killer.

By Rivy Lyon • May 4, 2025

The Life And Legacy Of Antonio Salieri, The Once-Renowned Composer Who Later Faded Into Obscurity — And Was Accused Of Killing Mozart

Although Italian composer Antonio Salieri was rumored to have fatally poisoned Mozart out of jealousy in 1791, there is no evidence that the renowned musician was truly a killer.

By Rivy Lyon • May 4, 2025

An Amateur Diver In England Purchased A World War I Shipwreck On Facebook For Just $400

Dom Robinson of Plymouth, England just fulfilled his childhood dream of owning his own shipwreck when he bought the 1917 wreck of the SS Almond Branch on Facebook Marketplace.

By Austin Harvey • May 2, 2025

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An Amateur Diver In England Purchased A World War I Shipwreck On Facebook For Just $400

Dom Robinson of Plymouth, England just fulfilled his childhood dream of owning his own shipwreck when he bought the 1917 wreck of the SS Almond Branch on Facebook Marketplace.

By Austin Harvey • May 2, 2025

What Does SPQR Mean? The History Of The Ancient Roman Acronym

An acronym dating to the Roman Republic that refers to "The Senate and People of Rome," SPQR was later co-opted by Benito Mussolini and white supremacists.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 30, 2025

What Does SPQR Mean? The History Of The Ancient Roman Acronym

An acronym dating to the Roman Republic that refers to "The Senate and People of Rome," SPQR was later co-opted by Benito Mussolini and white supremacists.

By Austin Harvey • April 30, 2025

What Happened To Adolf Hitler’s Family? Meet The Descendants Of The Führer

There are only five living members of the Hitler family. If they have their way, the family bloodline will stop with them.

By Katie Serena • Apr 30, 2025

What Happened To Adolf Hitler’s Family? Meet The Descendants Of The Führer

There are only five living members of the Hitler family. If they have their way, the family bloodline will stop with them.

By Katie Serena • April 30, 2025

Egyptomania: How Widespread Fascination With Ancient Egypt Has Taken Over The Western World Again And Again

Countless people around the world have been captivated by ancient Egypt since Roman times, but especially after King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922, Egyptomania spread across Europe and the United States, influencing art, fashion, and more.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 29, 2025

Egyptomania: How Widespread Fascination With Ancient Egypt Has Taken Over The Western World Again And Again

Countless people around the world have been captivated by ancient Egypt since Roman times, but especially after King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922, Egyptomania spread across Europe and the United States, influencing art, fashion, and more.

By Austin Harvey • April 29, 2025

Workers Preparing To Construct A Parking Garage In Barcelona Just Stumbled Upon A 33-Foot Medieval Ship

Believed to have sunk in a storm during the 15th century, this wooden ship measures 33 feet long and 10 feet wide. Now, researchers are hoping that this rare find can provide insights into the little-understood traditions of medieval shipbuilding.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 28, 2025

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Workers Preparing To Construct A Parking Garage In Barcelona Just Stumbled Upon A 33-Foot Medieval Ship

Believed to have sunk in a storm during the 15th century, this wooden ship measures 33 feet long and 10 feet wide. Now, researchers are hoping that this rare find can provide insights into the little-understood traditions of medieval shipbuilding.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 28, 2025