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Archaeological Survey Reveals Life on Gallipoli’s Front Lines
Researchers have unearthed artifacts that shed light on the World War I campaign, including sleeping and eating facilities.
When Royal Watching Becomes Royal Stalking
Find out about Robert Moore, whose body was found near Buckingham Palace, and others with unhealthy royal fixations.
Prehistoric Children Finger-Painted on Cave Walls
Researchers have uncovered evidence that children as young as 2 decorated French caves with markings known as finger flutings at least 13,000 years ago.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About William the Conqueror
On the 945th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England, explore some interesting facts about one of history’s most influential rulers.
Silver-Laden World War II Shipwreck Discovered
SS Gairsoppa sank while carrying a fortune in silver, estimated to be worth $210 million in today’s dollars.
Unraveling the Dead Sea Scrolls: Six Fascinating Facts
As some of the Dead Sea Scrolls go online thanks to Google and the Israel Museum, find out more about these ancient religious documents’ significance.
Evidence of Major Ancient Roman Shipyard Found
Located at Portus, which served as imperial Rome’s trading hub, a newly discovered building could have been used for assembling and repairing ships.
Human Skulls Mounted on Stakes Found at Stone Age Burial Site
Excavations in Sweden revealed 8,000-year-old skulls impaled with stakes that might have been battle trophies or part of a complex burial ritual.
On Talk Like a Pirate Day, Landlubbers Arrr Shouting ‘Ahoy’
September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, a time for parroting the lively lingo supposedly spoken by yesterday’s buccaneers.
Did Ancient Crocodiles Clash With History’s Largest Snakes?
A newly discovered ancient crocodile lived alongside the largest snake ever to slither across the earth, according to researchers.
Jackie Through the Ages: Slideshow
Explore the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis—wife, mother, first lady, trendsetter, preservationist, arts patron, editor and American icon.
Famous Expeditions That Fell Off the Map
Explore famously doomed expeditions, including John Franklin’s Arctic voyage, which researchers recently attempted to demystify.
Beyond Green Cheese: Myths and Theories About the Moon
As NASA’s GRAIL satellites embark on their lunar mission, explore some of the theories earthlings have entertained about the moon throughout history.
