The Viking Age (c. 793–1066 AD) provided us with some of the most feared and fascinating figures in world history—half myth, half metal. They were not just berserkers brandishing axes; they were tacticians, adventurers, monarchs, and even proto-globalists. From the notoriously enigmatic Ivar the Boneless to
Years ago, Shoreham Beach had a surprising artifact hidden away, waiting to be uncovered. That's exactly what Ben Witten, a six-year-old boy at the time, did. He was doing what any boy does, playing in the sand, when he noticed something peculiar. At The Beach Ben noticed
Tales of mythical places have captured the imagination of explorers, archaeologists, and dreamers for many years. While some believe these locations are pure legend, ongoing research and discoveries suggest they may have real-world counterparts. Intriguing evidence supports these discoveries, and you might have your mind
On December 29, 1940, London experienced one of the deadliest air raids in history. The Luftwaffe dropped thousands of incendiary bombs from the air, setting the city on fire. St. Paul’s Cathedral was surrounded by fire and smoke, and no one knew if it would
Saint Philibert’s Church in Dijon was being restored by archaeologists when they found out that it was hiding a 400-year-old secret. The restorers decided to dig down to parts of the church that hadn't been seen for a long time. Around the pillars, underneath the
Makeup has been around for a very long time, and its deadly history began in ancient Egypt when men and women used kohl eyeliner made from galena, a lead ore. They also applied malachite, another mineral, to their eyelids for a striking green eye shadow.
Jane Austen, the writer of literary masterpieces like Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, died in 1817 at the age of 41. For over two centuries, the cause of her untimely death has been the topic of controversy and speculation. Although contemporaries had attributed her
Good Friday commemorates a sad event - the crucifixion of Jesus. This has led many to wonder why the day is called "Good" Friday. In Christian beliefs, Jesus died for the sins of others, so the word "good" in this context is quite bizarre. However,
Queen Victoria is one of history's most iconic monarchs. She ruled the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for more than six decades and left a huge mark on British history and culture. Her reign was known as the Victorian era and was a
Life in the Old West was tough, and food was scarce. Pioneers needed to get creative with what was available. They had to hunt, forage, or make supplies last longer. Some of their meals seem surprisingly normal, others quite strange. Survival back then meant eating
