History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

Inside The Pig War Of 1859, When A Dead Pig Almost Triggered A Battle Between America And Great Britain

After an American shot a British-owned pig in a disputed territory in the San Juan Islands, the two countries began gathering troops in a tense confrontation now known as the Pig War.

By Kaleena Fraga May 18, 2024

Inside The Pig War Of 1859, When A Dead Pig Almost Triggered A Battle Between America And Great Britain

After an American shot a British-owned pig in a disputed territory in the San Juan Islands, the two countries began gathering troops in a tense confrontation now known as the Pig War.

By Kaleena Fraga May 18, 2024

How Cairo Went From A Booming Steamboat Hub To A Ghost Town On The Mississippi River

Once a bustling hub for the steamboat and railroad industries, the town of Cairo, Illinois now sits abandoned due to economic decline and racial violence.

By Daniel Rennie May 18, 2024

How Cairo Went From A Booming Steamboat Hub To A Ghost Town On The Mississippi River

Once a bustling hub for the steamboat and railroad industries, the town of Cairo, Illinois now sits abandoned due to economic decline and racial violence.

By Daniel Rennie May 18, 2024

Enormous Neolithic Monument In The Shape Of Two Horseshoes Discovered In France

After uncovering this 646,000-square-foot behemoth in Marliens, archaeologists said, "This type of monument seems unprecedented and currently no comparison has been possible."

By Amber Morgan May 17, 2024

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Enormous Neolithic Monument In The Shape Of Two Horseshoes Discovered In France

After uncovering this 646,000-square-foot behemoth in Marliens, archaeologists said, "This type of monument seems unprecedented and currently no comparison has been possible."

By Amber Morgan May 17, 2024

A New Study Suggests That This 130,000-Year-Old Bear Bone Is One Of The Earliest Examples Of Neanderthal Art

Incisions made by Neanderthals on this prehistoric bear bone seem to be deliberate and non-utilitarian, suggesting they are an early example of symbolic art.

By Austin Harvey May 17, 2024

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A New Study Suggests That This 130,000-Year-Old Bear Bone Is One Of The Earliest Examples Of Neanderthal Art

Incisions made by Neanderthals on this prehistoric bear bone seem to be deliberate and non-utilitarian, suggesting they are an early example of symbolic art.

By Austin Harvey May 17, 2024

Researchers Just Uncovered Graffiti Carved On A Wooden Door At England’s Dover Castle During The Napoleonic Era

The graffiti depicts ships, initials, and several people being hanged — including one that might be Napoleon himself.

By Kaleena Fraga May 17, 2024

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Researchers Just Uncovered Graffiti Carved On A Wooden Door At England’s Dover Castle During The Napoleonic Era

The graffiti depicts ships, initials, and several people being hanged — including one that might be Napoleon himself.

By Kaleena Fraga May 17, 2024

The Real Story Of George Lutz, The Man Whose Claims About Paranormal Activity Inspired ‘The Amityville Horror’

In 1975, George Lutz and his family moved into the infamous “Amityville Horror” house in New York — then fled just 28 days later after allegedly experiencing a host of disturbing paranormal phenomena.

By Amber Morgan May 16, 2024

The Real Story Of George Lutz, The Man Whose Claims About Paranormal Activity Inspired ‘The Amityville Horror’

By Amber Morgan May 16, 2024

Archaeologists Just Unearthed A Roman Villa Complete With An Indoor Pool In Albania

While excavating the site of a future school building, Albanian archaeologists discovered the ruins of ancient villas where Roman elites once lived — and one held an elaborate indoor pool.

By Austin Harvey May 16, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed A Roman Villa Complete With An Indoor Pool In Albania

While excavating the site of a future school building, Albanian archaeologists discovered the ruins of ancient villas where Roman elites once lived — and one held an elaborate indoor pool.

By Austin Harvey May 16, 2024