Ancient World

Teenager Builds His Own Death Ray Using a 2,000-Year-Old Methodology

Teenager Builds His Own "Death Ray" Using a 2,000-Year-Old Methodology

Alyssa Miller · March 12, 2024

The holographic ring found on the finger of a mummy outside of Rome

One-of-a-Kind Holographic Ring Discovered in Roman Mummy’s Grave

Lauren Fokas · March 12, 2024

An oil painting depicting a scene from the Roman Republic. The artwork features a central group of women dressed in tunics and stolas, engaged in conversation or focused on a young boy. To the right, three men in togas stand solemnly with contemplative expressions, one young and two elderly, looking towards the women

How Two Brothers Reshaped Roman History

Lauren Fokas · March 3, 2024

An illuminated manuscript illustration depicting two scenes with medieval nobles and dogs. On the left, three men in blue robes, one wearing a crown, appear to be in conversation. On the right, two armored knights are accompanied by three dogs, one of which is interacting with a knight

The Unique Role Dogs Played in the Middle Ages

Georgia McKoy · February 28, 2024

The Pan statue from Belvedere Park, recovered after being missing for 30 years

Statue of Greek God Pan Recovered After Missing for 30 Years

Lauren Fokas · February 26, 2024

Illustration of the what the prehistoric wall found below the Baltic Sea would have looked like when it was built

Stone Wall Uncovered in the Baltic Sea May be the Largest Stone Age Megastructure in Europe

Lauren Fokas · February 25, 2024

A Knight Templar holding a flag with a red cross while ridding a horse into battle

What Happened to the Knights Templar?

Alyssa Miller · February 25, 2024

Partial top-down view of a map in faded colors with arrows pointing to various features. A young man’s portrait sits above the map in the upper left corner. To the right, an image of an older man with a long beard sitting in his study.

Leonardo DaVinci Made a Satellite Map in 1502

Past Chronicles Staff · February 23, 2024

Result of an attempt to physically unroll a Herculaneum scroll

3 Students Win $700,000 for Deciphering a 2,000-Year-Old Scroll That Experts Couldn't Crack

Lauren Fokas · February 14, 2024

A man using a metal detector

Metal Detectorist Finds 'One-in-a-Billion' Discovery from the Bronze Age

Past Chronicles Staff · February 12, 2024

A photograph taken at the Giza Plateau showing one of the three major pyramids

One of Egypt's Great Pyramids Is Being Covered in Granite, and People Are Outraged

Ben Campbell · February 11, 2024

Bill Mag Fhloinn with his hand on one of the rocks of Altóir na Gréine

Man Finds Tomb in Ireland That Has Not Been Seen Since 1838 and Was Thought to Be Lost to History

Lauren Fokas · February 5, 2024

"Figure of Christ." This is a painting of Jesus Christ, created by German painter Heinrich Hofmann in the 1880s.

Is Jesus’ Modern Depiction Based on Cesare Borgia?

Alyssa Miller · February 3, 2024

"Figure of Christ." This is a painting of Jesus Christ, created by German painter Heinrich Hofmann in the 1880s.

Is Jesus’ Modern Depiction Based on Cesare Borgia?

Alyssa Miller · February 3, 2024

"Figure of Christ." This is a painting of Jesus Christ, created by German painter Heinrich Hofmann in the 1880s.

Is Jesus’ Modern Depiction Based on Cesare Borgia?

Alyssa Miller · February 3, 2024

The spins of several bibles; How Many Words, Verses, and Chapters Are in the Bible?

How Many Words, Verses, and Chapters Are in the Bible?

Alyssa Miller · January 11, 2024

The Holy Bible on a stand

How Many Words, Verses, and Chapters Are in the Bible?

Alyssa Miller · January 11, 2024

The Holy Bible on a stand

How Many Words, Verses, and Chapters Are in the Bible?

Alyssa Miller · January 11, 2024

The Holy Bible on a stand

How Many Words, Verses, and Chapters Are in the Bible?

Alyssa Miller · January 11, 2024

"Figure of Christ." This is a painting of Jesus Christ, created by German painter Heinrich Hofmann in the 1880s.

Is Jesus’ Modern Depiction Based on Cesare Borgia?

Alyssa Miller · January 8, 2024

Shotel Sword on a grey background

The Shotel Sword: The History of the Ancient African Weapon

Alyssa Miller · January 2, 2024

Shotel Sword on a grey background

The Shotel Sword: The History of the Ancient African Weapon

Alyssa Miller · January 2, 2024

The Last Supper

What Is Jesus' Middle Name? The Meaning of the Name Jesus

Sam Watanuki · December 27, 2023

Jones

Who Is Atila Altaunbay, Once Husband of Grace Jones?

Sam Watanuki · December 22, 2023