Earliest form of money found and it's a bunch of rings and axes By Mindy Weisberger Archaeologists found the objects, sometimes numbering in the hundreds, stashed in hoards.
Italian cops recover stolen da Vinci replica no one knew was missing By Rafi Letzter A stolen copy of a da Vinci painting has turned up in an Italian apartment, even though no one knew it was missing. The museum where it was kept had been shuttered due to COVID-19.
13-foot-long 'Book of the Dead' scroll found in burial shaft in Egypt By Owen Jarus A funerary temple belonging to Queen Nearit has been discovered in the ancient Egyptian burial ground Saqqara next to the pyramid of her husband, pharaoh Teti.
MLK and Malcolm X were more alike than we thought. Here's why. By Jonathan Gordon, All About History Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century and of the civil rights movement. And they were more alike than many may have thought.
How many French revolutions were there? By Benjamin Plackett It's open to debate, but a lot of the 19th century was spent in open revolt.
Hidden secrets revealed in microscopic images of ancient artifacts By Mindy Weisberger A new exhibit showcases microscopy in archaeology, highlighting objects' unexpected beauty and revealing clues about the past.
Inauguration day: Why presidents must wait 2 months to start By Kacey Deamer Here's why inauguration day occurs months after an election.
Stash of late medieval gold coins discovered on a farm in Hungary By Yasemin Saplakoglu In the 16th century, an attack from the Ottoman Empire may have prompted panicked Hungarians to bury a stash of valuable silver and gold coins.
How does impeachment work? By Stephanie Pappas Will President Trump be impeached? Here's a look at what impeachment means, how it works and who has been impeached.
Warty pig is oldest animal cave art on record By Laura Geggel A 45,500-year-old warty pig drawing is the oldest known cave painting of an animal on record.
Statue of mysterious woman with 'Star Wars'-like headdress found in Mexico By Laura Geggel A 500-year-old limestone statue of an elite woman was found in central Mexico.
2,500-year-old temple to Greek love goddess unearthed in Turkey By Patrick Pester A 2,500-year-old temple dedicated to Aphrodite has been found above ground in western Turkey. The Greek goddess was the subject of a popular cult at the time.
Tomb of murderous Chinese emperor finally identified By Owen Jarus A mysterious tomb in Luoyang, China, belongs to Emperor Liu Zhi (reign A.D. 146-168), a murderous emperor who had 5,000 concubines.
How do scientists figure out how old things are? By Isobel Whitcomb Dating is hard, even for scientists.
Why was Stonehenge built? By Benjamin Plackett No one really knows, but there are a few educated guesses.
Raids in Israel uncover 'gargantuan' trove of stolen artifacts By Stephanie Pappas Israeli officials have recovered a cache of thousands of stolen archaeological artifacts from all over the world.
What is a coup? By Mindy Weisberger A coup d'état, which translates as "stroke of the state," can be triggered by military actions, the involvement of foreign governments, or popular revolts.
What is the 25th amendment? By Kimberly Hickok The 25th amendment clarifies the steps to be taken if the offices of president or vice president become vacant.
10 times the US capital weathered political violence By Laura Geggel From violent attacks on politicians, to a raging fire, to explosions, to indiscriminate shooting, Washington D.C. has seen its share of darkness.
