10 Facts about Ancient Egypt
People settled in Egypt as early as 6000 B.C. Over time, small villages joined together to become states until two…
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History’s greatest minds and their struggles with mental health
So often it seems genius is coupled with illness, tragedy, and premature death. Whether it was delusion, betrayal, struggles with…
Why the Maya civilization is so fascinating
The Maya civilization emerged circa 2000 BCE, and for centuries they ruled over an extensive territory in Central America. This Mesoamerican…
11-year-old’s fossil discovery reveals ancient creature larger than a blue whale
In May 2020, Ruby Reynolds, then 11, and her father, Justin, were searching for fossils on a Somerset beach along…
Ancient skeletons unearthed in France reveal Mafia-style killings
More than 5,500 years ago, two women were tied up and probably buried alive in a ritual sacrifice, using a…
Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on mysterious empire
From a speck of bone, scientists can tease out astonishing information about the past. Analysis of ancient DNA recovered from…
How Methamphetamine Became a Key Part of Nazi Military Strategy
In The Art of War, Sun Tzu wrote that speed is “the essence of war.” While he of course did not…
5 Things You Might Not Know About Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette is famous for her decadence. Or her supposed decadence, anyway. By the time she was executed at the…
Warrior Women: Who Were the Gladiatrices of Ancient Rome?
The image of a gladiator in ancient Rome is traditionally male. However, female gladiators – known as ‘gladiatrices’ – existed…
7 Facts About Joan of Arc
Martyr, saint and military leader Joan of Arc, acting under divine guidance, led the French army to victory over the…