Archaeologists discovered an important artifact in an equally important place. In 2018, a Roman grave was found in Frankfurt, Germany. This alone was an archaeological marvel, but it was what was inside the grave that could change what we know about the origins of Christianity.
Sojourner Truth was a revered abolitionist, women's rights activist, and advocate for universal suffrage. As a well-known figure in American History, it might come as a surprise that there is much about her that the history books have got wrong, as much misinformation exists about
The British monarchy has always fascinated the world, and with the recent reveal of rare photos of King Charles, royal enthusiasts are getting an intimate glimpse into his life. These photographs give us insight into his childhood, personal milestones, and public service. A Royal Birth (1848) King
In 1998, archaeologist Mauro Calattini discovered a 17,000-year-old infant in Monopoli, Italy. The discovery changed how scientists and archaeologists thought about life after the Last Glacial Maximum (some 20,000 years ago). The baby boy was discovered in the Grotta delle Mura cave, and his remains
When a normal day on the job turns into a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, it's like you've hit the memory jackpot. Well, this regular infrastructure project in Varberg, Sweden, quickly became a remarkable archaeological event when construction workers unearthed six centuries-old shipwrecks beneath the city’s original shoreline.
A remarkable discovery in İznik has archaeologists and historians buzzing: ancient mosaics were found under the foundations of a modern home, untouched for centuries. The city of İznik, once known as Nicaea, is already renowned for its place in Christian history. But what makes this
For centuries, a shadow has hung over the Pacific, an enigma so massive that even the world's greatest geologists could do nothing more than speculate. Imagine an explosive volcano so gigantic it dwarfed all other volcanoes but left no material record—no chain of islands, no apparent
May 2025 saw one of the biggest bidding wars on a seemingly innocuous lamp. Sotheby's Modern Evening Auction on May 13th auctioned off a rare and highly sought-after item - a Frank Lloyd Wright Double-Pedestal Lamp. The item was appraised at anywhere from $3 million to
In the remote Amazonian highlands of South America, a groundbreaking discovery has captured the attention of archaeologists worldwide: a 130-foot-long snake carving etched into ancient rock formations. This monumental find, estimated to be around 2,000 years old, offers a rare glimpse into the artistic and
Recent archaeological discoveries in the Manot Cave, located in northern Israel, have unveiled significant evidence of one of the earliest forms of organized religion, dating back approximately 35,000 years. This groundbreaking find highlights the role of ritual practices in shaping early human societies and offers
