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The Iconic Statues Of Ancient Greece And Rome Were Originally Scented, Groundbreaking New Study Reveals

New research into Greco-Roman sculpting has revealed the true extent to which "admiring a statue in the ancient world was not just a visual experience, but also an olfactory one."

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 17, 2025

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The Iconic Statues Of Ancient Greece And Rome Were Originally Scented, Groundbreaking New Study Reveals

New research into Greco-Roman sculpting has revealed the true extent to which "admiring a statue in the ancient world was not just a visual experience, but also an olfactory one."

By Kaleena Fraga • March 17, 2025

Björn Ironside Was A Brave Viking Hero In Scandinavian Legend — But Did He Really Exist?

In Scandinavian legend, Björn Ironside was the son of Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok who led successful raids across Europe in the ninth century C.E. before becoming a ruler of Sweden and Norway and founding the royal Munsö Dynasty.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 16, 2025

Björn Ironside Was A Brave Viking Hero In Scandinavian Legend — But Did He Really Exist?

In Scandinavian legend, Björn Ironside was the son of Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok who led successful raids across Europe in the ninth century C.E. before becoming a ruler of Sweden and Norway and founding the royal Munsö Dynasty.

By Austin Harvey • March 16, 2025

Ancient Roman Gossip Book Makes The Bestseller List 2,000 Years After Its Original Publication

Roman historian Suetonius wrote The Lives of the Caesars in the second century C.E., and it's full of gossip and scandalous rumors about Julius Caesar and the first 11 Roman emperors.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 12, 2025

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Ancient Roman Gossip Book Makes The Bestseller List 2,000 Years After Its Original Publication

Roman historian Suetonius wrote The Lives of the Caesars in the second century C.E., and it's full of gossip and scandalous rumors about Julius Caesar and the first 11 Roman emperors.

By Austin Harvey • March 12, 2025

Inside The True Story Of Uhtred Of Bebbanburg That The Last Kingdom Didn’t Tell

Uhtred the Bold, the real historical figure who inspired The Last Kingdom, wasn't raised by Vikings like his onscreen counterpart, but he did fight against the Danes, unite Northumbria, and spark a blood feud that lasted for generations.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 11, 2025

Inside The True Story Of Uhtred Of Bebbanburg That The Last Kingdom Didn’t Tell

Uhtred the Bold, the real historical figure who inspired The Last Kingdom, wasn't raised by Vikings like his onscreen counterpart, but he did fight against the Danes, unite Northumbria, and spark a blood feud that lasted for generations.

By Austin Harvey • March 11, 2025

Divers Just Uncovered Submerged Structures From The Ancient City Of Asini Off The Coast Of Southern Greece

Divers exploring the remains of Asini found significant ruins of port infrastructure including a large platform that's mostly retained its original shape as well as a wealth of amphorae and assorted artifacts.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 11, 2025

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Divers Just Uncovered Submerged Structures From The Ancient City Of Asini Off The Coast Of Southern Greece

Divers exploring the remains of Asini found significant ruins of port infrastructure including a large platform that's mostly retained its original shape as well as a wealth of amphorae and assorted artifacts.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 11, 2025

When Did Rome Fall? Inside The Murky History Of The Roman Empire’s Collapse

We're taught that the Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 C.E. when the barbarian king Odoacer seized control of Rome — here's why that might be wrong.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 10, 2025

When Did Rome Fall? Inside The Murky History Of The Roman Empire’s Collapse

We're taught that the Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 C.E. when the barbarian king Odoacer seized control of Rome — here's why that might be wrong.

By Austin Harvey • March 10, 2025

A Message In A Bottle From 1906 Was Just Found Hidden Inside King’s Theatre In Edinburgh, Scotland

Dated to October 1906 — just two months before King's Theatre opened its doors — this hidden message found by historian Mike Hume lists the names of the people who built this historic venue.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 10, 2025

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A Message In A Bottle From 1906 Was Just Found Hidden Inside King’s Theatre In Edinburgh, Scotland

Dated to October 1906 — just two months before King's Theatre opened its doors — this hidden message found by historian Mike Hume lists the names of the people who built this historic venue.

By Austin Harvey • March 10, 2025

Researchers Just Identified The Remains Of Robert T. McCollum, An American Airman Who Went Down Near Denmark During World War II

On June 20, 1944, a 22-year-old bombardier from Cleveland named Robert T. McCollum was flying in a B-24J Liberator over the Baltic Sea near the coast of Denmark when his plane accidentally collided with another aircraft in their own formation.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 6, 2025

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Researchers Just Identified The Remains Of Robert T. McCollum, An American Airman Who Went Down Near Denmark During World War II

On June 20, 1944, a 22-year-old bombardier from Cleveland named Robert T. McCollum was flying in a B-24J Liberator over the Baltic Sea near the coast of Denmark when his plane accidentally collided with another aircraft in their own formation.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 6, 2025

The Story Of Athelstan, The Unlikely Ruler Who Became The First King Of England

An illegitimate son born to the king's mistress, Athelstan eventually united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and took over the remaining Viking strongholds in the region, then finally became England's first king in 927.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 5, 2025

The Story Of Athelstan, The Unlikely Ruler Who Became The First King Of England

An illegitimate son born to the king's mistress, Athelstan eventually united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and took over the remaining Viking strongholds in the region, then finally became England's first king in 927.

By Amber Morgan • March 5, 2025

The Controversial History Of The Astor Family, One Of America’s Most Prominent Dynasties

From their 19th-century roots in the fur trade and New York City real estate to their dwindling influence today, go inside the rise and fall of the Astor family.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 4, 2025

The Controversial History Of The Astor Family, One Of America’s Most Prominent Dynasties

From their 19th-century roots in the fur trade and New York City real estate to their dwindling influence today, go inside the rise and fall of the Astor family.

By Amber Morgan • March 4, 2025