Interesting History Articles And Stories That Bring The Past To Life

Was The Moon Landing Fake? Inside The Conspiracy Theory That Man Never Walked On The Moon

Theorists who believe the Moon landing was staged point to uneven shadows, the lack of stars in photos, and the famous picture of a waving flag as proof.

By Austin Harvey Jul 21, 2024

Was The Moon Landing Fake? Inside The Conspiracy Theory That Man Never Walked On The Moon

Theorists who believe the Moon landing was staged point to uneven shadows, the lack of stars in photos, and the famous picture of a waving flag as proof.

By Austin Harvey July 21, 2024

The Mongol Empire Was One Of The Largest In World History — So How Did It Fall?

During the 13th century, the Mongol Empire ruled over nearly all of Asia, but disputes over borders and succession paired with waning military power led to its collapse by 1368.

By Austin Harvey Jul 21, 2024

The Mongol Empire Was One Of The Largest In World History — So How Did It Fall?

During the 13th century, the Mongol Empire ruled over nearly all of Asia, but disputes over borders and succession paired with waning military power led to its collapse by 1368.

By Austin Harvey July 21, 2024

Archaeologists Find 1,700-Year-Old Ancient Roman Eggs — And Accidentally Crack A Few Open

Of the four eggs, one was already broken upon discovery and two cracked during the retrieval process. The one egg that remains intact is now being prepared for public viewing.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 20, 2024

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Archaeologists Find 1,700-Year-Old Ancient Roman Eggs — And Accidentally Crack A Few Open

Of the four eggs, one was already broken upon discovery and two cracked during the retrieval process. The one egg that remains intact is now being prepared for public viewing.

By Marco Margaritoff July 20, 2024

Radioactive Sludge Might Be Leaking Out Of A Crumbling Nuclear Dome Into The Pacific Ocean

The concrete structure was never built with the long term in mind as the bottom was never properly lined. As such, it could be leaking into the ocean right now.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 20, 2024

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Radioactive Sludge Might Be Leaking Out Of A Crumbling Nuclear Dome Into The Pacific Ocean

The concrete structure was never built with the long term in mind as the bottom was never properly lined. As such, it could be leaking into the ocean right now.

By Marco Margaritoff July 20, 2024

Da Vinci’s Secret Drawing Underneath The ‘Mona Lisa’ Reveals How Different This Masterpiece Almost Was

Scientist Pascal Cotte scoured 1,650 high-tech camera images over the course of 15 years to uncover the sketch.

By Natasha Ishak Jul 20, 2024

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Da Vinci’s Secret Drawing Underneath The ‘Mona Lisa’ Reveals How Different This Masterpiece Almost Was

Scientist Pascal Cotte scoured 1,650 high-tech camera images over the course of 15 years to uncover the sketch.

By Natasha Ishak July 20, 2024

The True Story Of The Niland Brothers Who Inspired ‘Saving Private Ryan’

Though Saving Private Ryan was fictional, it was inspired by the true story of Frederick Niland, who was sent home after his brothers were killed in action.

By Katie Serena Jul 20, 2024

The True Story Of The Niland Brothers Who Inspired ‘Saving Private Ryan’

Though Saving Private Ryan was fictional, it was inspired by the true story of Frederick Niland, who was sent home after his brothers were killed in action.

By Katie Serena July 20, 2024

What Are Crop Circles — And Are Any Of Them Actually Made By Aliens?

Large patterns of flattened crops and other plants, crop circles are breathtaking when viewed from above. But that doesn't mean they have extraterrestrial origins.

By Richard Stockton Jul 20, 2024

What Are Crop Circles — And Are Any Of Them Actually Made By Aliens?

Large patterns of flattened crops and other plants, crop circles are breathtaking when viewed from above. But that doesn't mean they have extraterrestrial origins.

By Richard Stockton July 20, 2024

What Really Happened During The Amityville Horror?

After Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his family in their Amityville, New York home in 1974, the next family who moved into the house claimed it was plagued by paranormal activity.

By Amber Morgan Jul 19, 2024

What Really Happened During The Amityville Horror?

After Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his family in their Amityville, New York home in 1974, the next family who moved into the house claimed it was plagued by paranormal activity.

By Amber Morgan July 19, 2024

Paper Cuttings Made By 17th-Century Schoolgirls Discovered Under The Floorboards Of A Former Boarding School In London

The paper cuttings at Sutton House in London are more than 350 years old and are one of just three examples of similar 17th-century English art know to exist today.

By Amber Morgan Jul 19, 2024

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Paper Cuttings Made By 17th-Century Schoolgirls Discovered Under The Floorboards Of A Former Boarding School In London

The paper cuttings at Sutton House in London are more than 350 years old and are one of just three examples of similar 17th-century English art know to exist today.

By Amber Morgan July 19, 2024