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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

A Luxurious Roman Villa That Had Been Submerged Beneath An Italian Lake For Centuries Just Rose To The Surface

Shifting magma beneath the Earth's surface has caused the ancient Roman villa to reappear after hundreds of years beneath the surface of Lake Fusaro.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 3, 2025

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A Luxurious Roman Villa That Had Been Submerged Beneath An Italian Lake For Centuries Just Rose To The Surface

Shifting magma beneath the Earth's surface has caused the ancient Roman villa to reappear after hundreds of years beneath the surface of Lake Fusaro.

By Amber Morgan • March 3, 2025

2,500-Year-Old Necklace Made Of Bronze Found By A Polish Farmer Who Was Clearing A Path In His Pasture

Experts believe that the necklace is a relic of the Hallstatt culture, the dominant group in the archaeological record of western and central Europe throughout much of the Bronze Age and the Iron Age.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 3, 2025

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2,500-Year-Old Necklace Made Of Bronze Found By A Polish Farmer Who Was Clearing A Path In His Pasture

Experts believe that the necklace is a relic of the Hallstatt culture, the dominant group in the archaeological record of western and central Europe throughout much of the Bronze Age and the Iron Age.

By Austin Harvey • March 3, 2025

Paolo Gucci, The Eccentric And Litigious Gucci Designer — Who Ratted His Own Father Out To The IRS

Famously portrayed by Jared Leto in House of Gucci, Paolo Gucci was known for his bold fashion designs and his power struggles with his family members.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 2, 2025

Paolo Gucci, The Eccentric And Litigious Gucci Designer — Who Ratted His Own Father Out To The IRS

Famously portrayed by Jared Leto in House of Gucci, Paolo Gucci was known for his bold fashion designs and his power struggles with his family members.

By Austin Harvey • March 2, 2025

The Remarkable Story Of Brian Epstein, The Man Who Discovered The Beatles — Then Died Tragically Young

Brian Epstein became The Beatles' manager in early 1962, and helped the band become a global phenomenon before he died of a drug overdose at the age of 32.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 28, 2025

The Remarkable Story Of Brian Epstein, The Man Who Discovered The Beatles — Then Died Tragically Young

Brian Epstein became The Beatles' manager in early 1962, and helped the band become a global phenomenon before he died of a drug overdose at the age of 32.

By Austin Harvey • February 28, 2025

Archaeologists In Germany Just Uncovered A Medieval Church Surrounded By Children’s Skeletons Beneath A Parking Lot

The Church of St. Godehard in Eschwege, Germany, was abandoned during the Protestant Reformation and demolished in the late 16th century.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 28, 2025

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Archaeologists In Germany Just Uncovered A Medieval Church Surrounded By Children’s Skeletons Beneath A Parking Lot

The Church of St. Godehard in Eschwege, Germany, was abandoned during the Protestant Reformation and demolished in the late 16th century.

By Amber Morgan • February 28, 2025