The 5 craziest ways emperors gained the throne in ancient Rome By Tom Metcalfe published 15 August 22 Being the emperor of Rome was a risky business. But merely gaining the imperial throne could be difficult, too.
Antikythera mechanism: Ancient celestial calculator By Owen Jarus published 13 August 22 Here's what researchers know about the ancient Antikythera mechanism, a celestial-tracking device discovered in a shipwreck off a Greek island.
Mary vs Elizabeth: The battle of the Tudor queens in All About History 120 By Jonathan Gordon published 12 August 22 Inside All About History 119: Discover the conflict between the Tudor sisters that informed the reigns of Mary I and Elizabeth I of England
What are the nuclear codes? By Stephanie Pappas published 12 August 22 The nuclear codes carried by the president at all times don't launch an attack directly, but they prove the president's authority to drop the big one.
Is Nazi gold real? By Martin McGuigan published 12 August 22 Nazi soldiers looted numerous valuable items and tons of gold, but the chances of locating buried treasure are tiny.
Rubber balls used in famous Maya game contained ashes of cremated rulers, archaeologists claim By Owen Jarus published 11 August 22 An archaeologist claims that Maya rulers' cremated remains were used to make rubber balls for use in Mesoamerican ballgames.
Rare 400-year-old ship found in German river is a stunningly preserved 'time capsule' By Tom Metcalfe published 10 August 22 The ship didn't capsize, but "sank almost standing."
37,000-year-old mammoth butchering site may be oldest evidence of humans in North America By Harry Baker published 10 August 22 But some experts are skeptical about the new findings.
Twin 'grumpy mouth' reliefs of Olmec contortionists discovered in Mexico By Jennifer Nalewicki published 10 August 22 Researchers have found two reliefs in Mexico that are tied to the ancient Olmec civilization.
What is genocide? By Tom Metcalfe published 9 August 22 Acts of genocide — trying to partially or completely destroy an entire people or group — have been committed countless times throughout history.
Treasure trove of gold and jewels recovered from a 366-year-old shipwreck in the Bahamas By Jennifer Nalewicki published 8 August 22 A treasure trove of gold coins and jewels has been recovered from a 350-year-old shipwreck in the Bahamas and will be part of a new museum exhibition.
Who were the ancient Goths, Visigoths and Ostrogoths? By Owen Jarus published 8 August 22 The Goths sacked Rome, but they also helped preserve Roman culture. Gothic architecture, Gothic fiction and Goth music evolved from references to the Goths.
Tikal: The iconic ancient Maya city in Guatemala By Owen Jarus published 5 August 22 The ancient Maya city of Tikal thrived between 600 B.C. and A.D. 900 in what is now Guatemala.
Mass grave of Revolutionary War mercenaries and rare gold coin unearthed in New Jersey By Jennifer Nalewicki published 4 August 22 A public dig in New Jersey uncovered a mass grave of Hessian soldiers who fought during the Revolutionary War.
Ancient Egyptian temple to the sun cult uncovered near Cairo By Owen Jarus published 4 August 22 Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the remains of a cultic sun temple that dates to the fifth dynasty about 4,500 years ago.
Ancient 'ritual bath' and elite villa unearthed by Jerusalem's Western Wall By Tom Metcalfe published 2 August 22 The installation of a new elevator led to the ancient finds.
'Ghost footprints' left by ancient hunter-gatherers discovered in Utah desert By Harry Baker published 2 August 22 The eerie prints appear only after it rains.
Roman 'Zodiac' coin with cancer sign unearthed in Israel By JoAnna Wendel published 1 August 22 While exploring off the coast of Israel, archaeologists unearthed a rare astrological bronze coin showing the Roman moon goddess Luna.
14 biggest historical mysteries that will probably never be solved By Owen Jarus published 29 July 22 From the identity location of Cleopatra's tomb to the fate of the Ark of the Covenant, some historical mysteries may never be solved.
Mystery behind medieval 'bed burials' in UK possibly solved By Jennifer Nalewicki published 28 July 22 Bed burials were an unusual rite for Christian women in medieval England.
