History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

Christopher Columbus Claimed He Encountered Marauding Tribes Of Cannibals — And It Might Actually Be True

By analyzing 103 skulls of early Caribbean inhabitants, experts were able to reassess when and where they settled — lent credence to Columbus' infamous tales of cannibalism.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 28, 2025

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Christopher Columbus Claimed He Encountered Marauding Tribes Of Cannibals — And It Might Actually Be True

By analyzing 103 skulls of early Caribbean inhabitants, experts were able to reassess when and where they settled — lent credence to Columbus' infamous tales of cannibalism.

By Marco Margaritoff March 28, 2025

Jack Stuef, The Amateur Sleuth Who Tracked Down Forrest Fenn’s Buried Treasure

After learning about Forrest Fenn's $2 million hidden treasure, Michigan medical student Jack Stuef spent two years searching — and finally found it in Wyoming in 2020.

By Austin Harvey Mar 27, 2025

Jack Stuef, The Amateur Sleuth Who Tracked Down Forrest Fenn’s Buried Treasure

After learning about Forrest Fenn's $2 million hidden treasure, Michigan medical student Jack Stuef spent two years searching — and finally found it in Wyoming in 2020.

By Austin Harvey March 27, 2025

Stunning Medieval Ring Discovered By A Metal Detectorist In England Sells For $24,000 At Auction

It's estimated to date from the late 12th century or early 13th century, and it likely belonged to the bishop Hugh of Northwold.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 27, 2025

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Stunning Medieval Ring Discovered By A Metal Detectorist In England Sells For $24,000 At Auction

It's estimated to date from the late 12th century or early 13th century, and it likely belonged to the bishop Hugh of Northwold.

By Kaleena Fraga March 27, 2025

Mysterious Ancient Pyramid Discovered Alongside Weapons And Papyri In The Judean Desert

Found in the Zohar Valley near Israel's border with Jordan, this massive pyramid is made of hand-hewn stones, many weighing several hundred pounds.

By Amber Morgan Mar 27, 2025

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Mysterious Ancient Pyramid Discovered Alongside Weapons And Papyri In The Judean Desert

Found in the Zohar Valley near Israel's border with Jordan, this massive pyramid is made of hand-hewn stones, many weighing several hundred pounds.

By Amber Morgan March 27, 2025

Ancient Egyptians Hunted Crocodiles Specifically So They Could Mummify Them, New Study Suggests

A new study found that one crocodile's mummification began "very rapidly after the death," which was caused by blunt force trauma to its head.

By Natasha Ishak Mar 27, 2025

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Ancient Egyptians Hunted Crocodiles Specifically So They Could Mummify Them, New Study Suggests

A new study found that one crocodile's mummification began "very rapidly after the death," which was caused by blunt force trauma to its head.

By Natasha Ishak March 27, 2025

The Life And Death Of Mark Antony, One Of Ancient Rome’s Most Famous Politicians

From his love affair with Cleopatra to his humiliating defeat by Octavian, Mark Antony left behind a memorable — and complicated — legacy.

By Austin Harvey Mar 26, 2025

The Life And Death Of Mark Antony, One Of Ancient Rome’s Most Famous Politicians

From his love affair with Cleopatra to his humiliating defeat by Octavian, Mark Antony left behind a memorable — and complicated — legacy.

By Austin Harvey March 26, 2025

Archaeologists In Belgium Just Unearthed The Shockingly Well-Preserved Remains Of An Ancient Roman Dog

While digging among the ruins of a settlement that was inhabited between the first and third centuries C.E., researchers uncovered the ancient canine beneath the stone foundation of a Roman building.

By Austin Harvey Mar 26, 2025

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Archaeologists In Belgium Just Unearthed The Shockingly Well-Preserved Remains Of An Ancient Roman Dog

While digging among the ruins of a settlement that was inhabited between the first and third centuries C.E., researchers uncovered the ancient canine beneath the stone foundation of a Roman building.

By Austin Harvey March 26, 2025

Anneliese Michel And The Shocking Story Behind The Exorcism Of The Real-Life Emily Rose

Anneliese Michel was subjected to 67 exorcisms that ultimately left her dead on July 1, 1976 at the age of just 23.

By Gabe Paoletti Mar 26, 2025

Anneliese Michel And The Shocking Story Behind The Exorcism Of The Real-Life Emily Rose

Anneliese Michel was subjected to 67 exorcisms that ultimately left her dead on July 1, 1976 at the age of just 23.

By Gabe Paoletti March 26, 2025

Inside The Legend Of Sisyphus, The Mythical King Eternally Punished By Zeus

The cunning king of Ephyra in Greek mythology, Sisyphus cheated death twice — then faced the eternal punishment of endlessly pushing a stone up a hill.

By Austin Harvey Mar 25, 2025

Inside The Legend Of Sisyphus, The Mythical King Eternally Punished By Zeus

The cunning king of Ephyra in Greek mythology, Sisyphus cheated death twice — then faced the eternal punishment of endlessly pushing a stone up a hill.

By Austin Harvey March 25, 2025