History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

The Incredible True Story Of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, The ‘Mother Of Cryptology’

American cryptologist Elizebeth Smith Friedman cracked codes during World War I, Prohibition, and World War II — but her accomplishments weren’t revealed until after her death.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 12, 2023

The Incredible True Story Of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, The ‘Mother Of Cryptology’

American cryptologist Elizebeth Smith Friedman cracked codes during World War I, Prohibition, and World War II — but her accomplishments weren’t revealed until after her death.

By Kaleena Fraga January 12, 2023

The Sinking Of The SS Andrea Doria And The Tragic Story Behind It

The 1956 collision between the SS Andrea Doria and the MS Stockholm near Nantucket left 51 people dead and led to one of history’s largest civilian rescues at sea.

By Austin Harvey Jan 11, 2023

The Sinking Of The SS Andrea Doria And The Tragic Story Behind It

The 1956 collision between the SS Andrea Doria and the MS Stockholm near Nantucket left 51 people dead and led to one of history’s largest civilian rescues at sea.

By Austin Harvey January 11, 2023

Inside The Wild Life And Mysterious Death Of James Callender, The Original American Scandalmonger

James Callender published exposés on founding fathers like Alexander Hamilton and publicized reports of Thomas Jefferson's rape of the enslaved Sally Hemings — then he drowned under mysterious circumstances.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 11, 2023

Inside The Wild Life And Mysterious Death Of James Callender, The Original American Scandalmonger

By Kaleena Fraga January 11, 2023

Archaeologists In Denmark Uncover Massive Viking Hall That May Have Been Connected To Harald Bluetooth

Researchers are calling the discovery the "largest Viking-Age find of this nature in more than ten years."

By Austin Harvey Jan 11, 2023

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Archaeologists In Denmark Uncover Massive Viking Hall That May Have Been Connected To Harald Bluetooth

Researchers are calling the discovery the "largest Viking-Age find of this nature in more than ten years."

By Austin Harvey January 11, 2023

House Of The Vettii Alongside Erotic Fresco

An Ancient Pompeii Home Filled With Erotic Frescoes Was Just Restored After Two Decades Of Work

The House of the Vettii was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. but has been restored to its former glory after 20 years of meticulous restoration work.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 11, 2023

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An Ancient Pompeii Home Filled With Erotic Frescoes Was Just Restored After Two Decades Of Work

The House of the Vettii was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. but has been restored to its former glory after 20 years of meticulous restoration work.

By Kaleena Fraga January 11, 2023

The Complicated Story Of Freydís Eiríksdóttir, The Legendary Viking Sister Of Leif Erikson

Though some ancient Norse legends portray Freydís Eiríksdóttir as a fearless warrior, others cast her as a merciless murderess.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 10, 2023

The Complicated Story Of Freydís Eiríksdóttir, The Legendary Viking Sister Of Leif Erikson

Though some ancient Norse legends portray Freydís Eiríksdóttir as a fearless warrior, others cast her as a merciless murderess.

By Kaleena Fraga January 10, 2023

How The Fisher Cat Became One Of North America’s Most Misunderstood Creatures

A fisher cat is not a feline and it does not catch fish, but this weasel relative is one of the most powerful hunters in North America.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Jan 10, 2023

How The Fisher Cat Became One Of North America’s Most Misunderstood Creatures

A fisher cat is not a feline and it does not catch fish, but this weasel relative is one of the most powerful hunters in North America.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo January 10, 2023

The Blonsky Device, A Spinning Machine Invented To Fling Babies Out Of Pregnant People

Witnessing an elephant give birth inspired a couple to create a new childbirth technology. Unfortunately, it was too ridiculous to use.

By Genevieve Carlton Jan 10, 2023

The Blonsky Device, A Spinning Machine Invented To Fling Babies Out Of Pregnant People

Witnessing an elephant give birth inspired a couple to create a new childbirth technology. Unfortunately, it was too ridiculous to use.

By Genevieve Carlton January 10, 2023

Recently Released Nazi Treasure Map Sparks Frantic Search Of Dutch Countryside For Hidden Riches

The Nazi treasure map suggests that fleeing German soldiers buried a cache of gold, silver, jewels, watches, and other riches somewhere near the Dutch village of Ommeren.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 10, 2023

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Recently Released Nazi Treasure Map Sparks Frantic Search Of Dutch Countryside For Hidden Riches

The Nazi treasure map suggests that fleeing German soldiers buried a cache of gold, silver, jewels, watches, and other riches somewhere near the Dutch village of Ommeren.

By Kaleena Fraga January 10, 2023