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Moroccan sand dunes at sunset.

Scientists Find Missing Evidence That Helps Solve Ancient Mystery Surrounding Earth’s ‘Star Dunes’

Alex Trent · March 10, 2024

An expansive flooded area under a clear blue sky, with partially submerged streetlights and electrical poles arranged in rows

Underwater Discovery Points to Historical Slave Practices in North Carolina

Georgia McKoy · March 10, 2024

Photograph of the Irulegi amulet on the right, and a scanned outline of the amulet on the left with a clearer view of its inscription.

Recently Discovered Ancient Language Predates Romans

Chris Gorrie · March 9, 2024

A Titanosaurus pictured among other dinosaurs.

Man Stumbles Across Almost Entirely Intact Dinosaur Skeleton While Walking His Dog

Alex Trent · March 9, 2024

A statue of William Wallace.

What Do We Know About the Real ‘Braveheart’ William Wallace?

Georgia McKoy · March 9, 2024

A full-side view of a jaguar standing on rocks next to a body of water, with a backdrop of green grass and a few scattered rocks

New Images Reveal the Exciting Return of the Wild Jaguar in the U.S.

Georgia McKoy · March 9, 2024

A painting of a Spanish Galleon.

U.S., Colombia, and Spain All Fight for Ownership of the Sunken Caribbean Treasure Worth $20B

Alex Trent · March 9, 2024

A US Marine Corps plane from World War Two.

Missing World War Two Era Plane Finally Found After 80 Years

Alex Trent · March 8, 2024

A photograph taken underwater showing a diver's arm reaching out towards a small, pyramid-like stone structure covered in marine growth. The pyramid, with a central doorway and steps leading up to it, sits on the ocean floor

What's the Whole Story Behind This Sunken City off Cuba?

Georgia McKoy · March 8, 2024

A three-part image displaying a fossilized creature. On the left, a traditional photograph of a fossil with various points of interest labeled from S1 to S12, indicating scientific annotations. The center image shows a colorful, topographical representation of the fossil, with varying heights depicted in a spectrum from blue to red. On the right, an ultraviolet light image reveals different details of the same fossil, with areas of interest glowing in shades of purple and brown against a dark background

Fossil That Scientists Have Studied Since 1931 Turns Out to Be a Fake

Georgia McKoy · March 8, 2024

The HMS Hood sailing in 1937.

In 1941 Bismarck, Germany's “Unsinkable” Ship Ended Up on the Ocean Floor

Chris Gorrie · March 7, 2024

Do you know your U.S. History

Majority of U.S. Citizens Get These American History Questions Wrong

Riley Brown · March 7, 2024

Diana Serra Cary, Judy Garland, and Shirley Temple in black-and-white photographs in a row.

Uncovering Hollywood's Greatest Child Stars Who Lost All Their Money Before They Could Even Spend It

Julia Mehalko · March 6, 2024

The Lincoln Memorial, showing the very top part of the sculpture that includes Lincoln’s head and left arm, and the quotation behind the statue reading “In this temple as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the union the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.”

New Book Unveils Well Kept Secrets of Lincoln's Presidency

Chris Gorrie · March 6, 2024

Skeleton in mass grave of 54 skeletons and 51 skulls from the Middle Ages found in a shallow pit in Dorset, England

Unraveling the Mystery of the Headless Viking Skeletons Discovered in Dorset

Lauren Fokas · March 5, 2024

A 3D-rendered image of two early hominid silhouettes, ostensibly a child and adult, walking together under the night sky.

New Findings Question the Validity of the 'Out of Africa' Theory

Chris Gorrie · March 5, 2024

A cross section of the Baby Yingliang dinosaur embryo in its egg. You can see the skeleton fossilized inside of a red, clay-like substance.

Dinosaur Embryo Uncovered Inside an Egg

Chris Gorrie · March 5, 2024

Close-up image of the preserved foot of the Grauballe Man, showing distinct toes and the darkened, leather-like texture of the skin

Sacrifice or Ancient Crime: Unraveling the Forgotten Mystery of the Grauballe Man

Georgia McKoy · March 5, 2024

A gray scale image of a captain steering a ship in the water

After 80 Years, This 1940s Shipwreck Surfaces in Lake Superior

Alyssa Miller · March 4, 2024

Four men lifting an inflatable tank off the ground

WWII's Secret "Ghost Army" to Receive the Congressional Gold Medal After 75 Years

Alyssa Miller · March 4, 2024

Two archaeologists on excavation site By embracing interdisciplinary approaches and embracing diverse perspectives, scholars pave the way for transformative insights and paradigm shifts in our understanding of human history. As we stand on the threshold of discovery, the ancient footprints beckon us to embark on a shared voyage of exploration, discovery, and understanding.

90,000-Year-Old Human Footprints Leave Scientists With Questions About Early Civilizations

Ben Campbell · March 4, 2024

An ocean bay surrounded by sunbleached rocks

Beyond Explanation: Malta's Cart Ruts That Defy Historical Explanation

Alyssa Miller · March 4, 2024

An oil painting depicting a tranquil sea scene at sunset. The golden light of the setting sun reflects off the calm waters. In the foreground, a small boat with two large sails is anchored, with a rowboat beside it. Dominating the center is a large, multi-masted ship of the line, its sails unfurled and still

Discovering History: How One Woman Discovered Spanish Shipwrecks Off Texas Shores

Chris Gorrie · March 4, 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