How did ancient people store food before refrigeration? By Stacy Kish 25 October 2021 Ancient people came up with a number of creative ways to store leftovers.
Wreck of US ship that hunted Nazi spies in the Arctic finally discovered By Tom Metcalfe 25 October 2021 Ocean scientists have located the wreck of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Bear — a ship that served at sea for at least 88 years and played a part in the famous capture of a Nazi spy ship.
When did Constantinople become Istanbul? By Benjamin Plackett 24 October 2021 Istanbul has had many names, including Byzantium, New Rome and Constantinople. It didn't officially become Istanbul until 1930.
8 powerful female figures of ancient Rome By All About History 23 October 2021 Although ancient Roman women had fewer rights than men did, some gained incredible power and influence over the empire.
The Maya: History, civilization & gods By Owen Jarus, All About History 22 October 2021 The Maya civilization stretched throughout Central America and reached its peak during the first millennium A.D.
Blackened mummy cake found intact 79 years after WWII air raid By Mindy Weisberger 22 October 2021 A cake that was scorched by WWII-era bombs — but remained intact — was recently discovered by archaeologists in Germany
Human head carvings and phallus-shaped pillars discovered at 11,000-year-old site in Turkey By Owen Jarus 21 October 2021 Archaeologists in Turkey have found a human head carving and phallus-shaped pillars where a parade took place 11,000 years ago.
Oldest ghost drawing discovered on Babylonian exorcism tablet By Patrick Pester 21 October 2021 The oldest-known ghost drawing has been discovered on an ancient Babylonian tablet as part of an exorcism ritual.
Giant ram head statues found on 'Avenue of Sphinxes' in Egypt By Owen Jarus 20 October 2021 Three giant statues of ram heads — at least one of which had a cobra on top — have been discovered south of Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egyptologists announced.
What was the Reign of Terror? By Callum McKelvie, All About History 20 October 2021 The Reign of Terror, also called the Terror, was a period of state-sanctioned violence and mass executions during the French Revolution.
Neanderthals may have lived near Princess Diana's childhood home 40,000 years ago By Stephanie Pappas 19 October 2021 While searching for a medieval village near the childhood home of Princess Diana, archaeologists discovered Paleolithic artifacts instead.
Skeleton of man fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption found in Herculaneum By Stephanie Pappas 19 October 2021 A man who may have been trying to flee or rescue residents of Herculaneum was buried in pyroclastic flow when Vesuvius erupted.
900-year-old Crusader sword discovered off coast of Israel By Brandon Specktor 19 October 2021 A diver found a trove of medieval artifacts on the Mediterranean seabed, including a 900-year-old sword wielded by a crusader knight
Who was the first person to write about the British Isles? By Tom Garlinghouse 18 October 2021 In the fourth century B.C., a little-known Greek mariner visited the British Isles. When he returned, he wrote a book about his travels, called "On the Ocean," which was read for centuries.
400 stone-cut chamber tombs, filled with wall paintings and treasures, discovered in Turkey By Laura Geggel 15 October 2021 Archaeologists have found 400 newfound tombs dating to Roman times in a giant necropolis in Turkey.
Rich medieval hipster was buried with his fancy beard comb By Mindy Weisberger 15 October 2021 Two graves that were recently excavated in an ancient impact crater in Bavaria, Germany, held high-quality goods that were unusual for burials in the Middle Ages.
Gold 'sun bowl' discovered near Bronze Age swamp By Owen Jarus 14 October 2021 A golden bowl adorned with an image of the sun has been found in a 3000-year-old settlement in Austria.
Analysis of ancient teeth questions theory that Native Americans originated from Japan By Harry Baker 13 October 2021 A study comparing the teeth of Native Americans with those of the ancient Jomon people of Japan has revealed that the two groups were not directly linked.
Arabia was 'cornerstone' in early human migrations out of Africa, study suggests By Charles Q. Choi 12 October 2021 The largest-ever study of Arab genomes has revealed the most ancient of all modern Middle Eastern populations and is shedding light on how modern humans may have first expanded across the globe.
Iron Age skis buried under ice reunited after 1,300 years apart By Laura Geggel 12 October 2021 Glacier archaeologists in Norway have found the second of a pair of 1,300-year-old skis dating to the Iron Age.
