History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

The History Of Witches: How Christianity And Misogyny Turned Revered Healers Into Wicked Pariahs

From powerful priestesses to demonic masters of the occult, the history of witches is a story of the dangers of being a woman in a male dominated world.

By Leah Silverman Sep 21, 2025

The History Of Witches: How Christianity And Misogyny Turned Revered Healers Into Wicked Pariahs

From powerful priestesses to demonic masters of the occult, the history of witches is a story of the dangers of being a woman in a male dominated world.

By Leah Silverman September 21, 2025

The Legendary Life Of Buford Pusser, The Tennessee Sheriff Who Became A Folk Hero

From battling the Dixie Mafia and the State Line Mob to avenging his wife's death, Buford Pusser left an astonishing mark on American history before dying in a mysterious car crash — but later evidence shows he may have killed his wife himself.

By Katie Serena Sep 21, 2025

The Legendary Life Of Buford Pusser, The Tennessee Sheriff Who Became A Folk Hero

By Katie Serena September 21, 2025

The Curious Story Of The U.S. Government’s Cheese Caves, The Subterranean Storage Centers That Hold More Than A Billion Pounds

Faced with a surplus of dairy products in the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. government opened a number of government "cheese caves," especially in Missouri, to hold its ballooning supply.

By Austin Harvey Sep 19, 2025

The Curious Story Of The U.S. Government’s Cheese Caves, The Subterranean Storage Centers That Hold More Than A Billion Pounds

Faced with a surplus of dairy products in the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. government opened a number of government "cheese caves," especially in Missouri, to hold its ballooning supply.

By Austin Harvey September 19, 2025

Machu Picchu Might Be Demoted From The New Wonders Of The World Because Of Overtourism And Conservation Concerns

The New7Wonders project, which is not associated with UNESCO, warns that Machu Picchu could lose its "credibility" as a world wonder if improvements don't happen.

By Ainsley Brown Sep 19, 2025

News

Machu Picchu Might Be Demoted From The New Wonders Of The World Because Of Overtourism And Conservation Concerns

The New7Wonders project, which is not associated with UNESCO, warns that Machu Picchu could lose its "credibility" as a world wonder if improvements don't happen.

By Ainsley Brown September 19, 2025

An ‘Incredibly Rare’ Medieval Carving Of A Face Discovered In Scotland May Be Of Pictish Origin

The Picts lived in northern Scotland in the Early Middle Ages, and this stone face may have been a rudimentary portrait created by them nearly 1,000 years ago.

By Austin Harvey Sep 19, 2025

News

An ‘Incredibly Rare’ Medieval Carving Of A Face Discovered In Scotland May Be Of Pictish Origin

The Picts lived in northern Scotland in the Early Middle Ages, and this stone face may have been a rudimentary portrait created by them nearly 1,000 years ago.

By Austin Harvey September 19, 2025

Researchers Just Identified An Inscription That Was Made During The First Emperor Of China’s Quest To Find The Elixir Of Immortality

Found more than 14,000 feet above sea level on the Tibetan Plateau, this inscription made during the expedition describes how "level five grand master Yi" was ordered by Qin Shi Huang to lead a team of alchemists to Kunlun Mountain in search of the elixir.

By Ainsley Brown Sep 19, 2025

News

Researchers Just Identified An Inscription That Was Made During The First Emperor Of China’s Quest To Find The Elixir Of Immortality

By Ainsley Brown September 19, 2025

The Groundbreaking History Of Lilith Fair, The 1990s Music Tour That Featured Only Female Artists

Sarah McLachlan launched Lilith Fair out of frustration with the male-dominated music industry — and it quickly sold out venues across the U.S. and Canada.

By Ainsley Brown Sep 18, 2025

The Groundbreaking History Of Lilith Fair, The 1990s Music Tour That Featured Only Female Artists

Sarah McLachlan launched Lilith Fair out of frustration with the male-dominated music industry — and it quickly sold out venues across the U.S. and Canada.

By Ainsley Brown September 18, 2025

The Incredible Story Of Tadeusz Pietrzykowski, The Polish Man Who Survived Auschwitz By Winning Boxing Matches

During his time at Auschwitz, Tadeusz Pietrzykowski boxed for the guards' entertainment, earning extra food and privileges which he shared with his fellow prisoners.

By Austin Harvey Sep 18, 2025

The Incredible Story Of Tadeusz Pietrzykowski, The Polish Man Who Survived Auschwitz By Winning Boxing Matches

During his time at Auschwitz, Tadeusz Pietrzykowski boxed for the guards' entertainment, earning extra food and privileges which he shared with his fellow prisoners.

By Austin Harvey September 18, 2025