One human skeleton can shed light on the way people used to live and tell stories beyond our wildest imagination.
Indian food Myths You Probably Believed
With thousands of Indian restaurants in America, more and more people learn about all the delicious dishes India has to offer.
There Is an Ancient City Buried Under Lake Titicaca
After learning about the possible existence of a temple in the area, Belgian archaeologist Christophe Delaere went digging.
Feta Cheese and How it First Appeared in Homer’s Odyssey
The history behind this well-known cheese isn't talked about enough and it dates back to the time of Homer's Odyssey.
Three Little-Known Facts About Queen Elizabeth Stuart
Elizabeth Stuart was one of the most intriguing monarchs England has ever produced. Enjoy some lesser-known facts about her!
In the Middle Ages, Baghdad’s Ruling Elite Held Cook-offs
You'd think that cooking competitions are a fairly recent development, but apparently, they have been around for a while.
An Ancient Eight-Mile Long Mural Was Discovered in the Amazon
A recently discovered cave painting was found in the Colombian Amazon, and it's mindblowing in more ways than one.
Castles That Will Take You Back in Time and Transport You Into a Fairy Tale
Get one step closer to a modern-day fairy tale with some of these beautiful pieces of architecture and history.
When Did We Start Thinking About Aliens?
It's fascinating to see the history behind our preconceived ideas about aliens and the very concept itself.
Disturbing Beauty Trends From History
People from ancient periods relied on some incredibly creepy beauty trends.
Wheat and How We Domesticated It
Wheat used to be a wild grain before we domesticated it. But how did this process even happen?
The Library of Alexandria and How It Was Destroyed
The distance of time has wrapped the story of The Great Library of Alexandria in myths that aren't necessarily true.
10 Fascinating Things You Should Know About the Maya Civilization
Some trivia about the mysterious ancient culture of the ancient Mayans.
The History of School Uniforms
Have you ever thought about where school uniforms come from? It all started sooner than you'd think.
Archaeological Findings That Tell Us About Life in Ancient Pompeii
Pompeii has been an archaeological magnet for decades. There are still plenty of findings in there waiting to be discovered.
Hippocratic Doctors Had This Strange Tip for Couples Who Wanted a Girl
Doctors in Ancient Greece wrote recipes to cure their patients’ ailments and even determine the sex of their children.