When we think of war heroes, most everyone thinks of men because women were barred from combat for most of history. Only…
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Egypt is the land of pyramids and pharaohs, tombs filled with glittering treasures, and powerful men who ruled a country like gods.…
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A lot can be forgotten in 2,000 years, and the greatest conquerors of ancient history are barely even a memory now. The…
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Research of ancient civilization evidently demonstrates that the Egyptians were well ahead of their time. The following cases not only demonstrate the…
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Some battles echo throughout history. But while most people have heard of Waterloo or Stalingrad, plenty of other decisive confrontations have been…
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Whether it’s a solemn celebration honoring the spirits of the dead or a saccharine, candy-laden costume party, Halloween is a time when…
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Medieval Europe was a violent place where ruthless kings ruled with iron fists. Assassinations were an easy way of removing a tyrant…
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Every year, our knowledge of the past improves a little bit. 2016 has been no different. Scientists have made several discoveries and…
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Some approaches to Biblical archaeology can be controversial: Rather than analyzing material evidence in an objective way, many archaeologists involved in this…
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Between February 1692 and May 1693, colonial Massachusetts was the scene of a mass hysteria sparked by false accusations from several young…