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Researchers Explore the Seafaring Culture of the Maya
This month, researchers are seeking a better understanding of Maya maritime trade by excavating an ancient port city on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Did Early Humans Stand Upright to Punch Better?
The competitive advantage of striking from above explains why humans walk on two feet and why women prefer taller men, a new study suggests.
Anchor Away for Blackbeard’s Pirate Flagship
A team in North Carolina is working to recover a 3,000-pound anchor from Blackbeard’s flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, which ran aground in 1718.
Egyptian Princess Needed Bypass Surgery, Mummy Study Shows
An Egyptian princess is the earliest known sufferer of heart disease, according to a recent study suggesting clogged arteries have plagued civilizations for millennia.
Apocalypses That Weren’t
The prediction that the world will end on May 21, 2011, is the latest chapter in a long history of apocalyptic beliefs.
Archaeologists Bring Mona Lisa’s Top Model to Light
Archaeologists are digging for the bones of the woman who may have sat for the “Mona Lisa.” Will facial reconstruction confirm her identity?
Friday the 13th: History of a Phobia
Explore the history of Friday the 13th and find out whether this widely reviled day deserves its bad rap.
Slideshow: Longest-Reigning British Monarchs
Today, Queen Elizabeth II became the second-longest ruling monarch in British history. Find out about other British rulers with lengthy reigns.
What Killed Charles Darwin?
Last week, Charles Darwin became the latest “patient” at an annual conference that aims to unravel the medical mysteries of long-dead historical figures.
10 Surprising Civil War Facts
Explore 10 surprising Civil War facts, brought to you by the authors of “The Seven-Day Scholar: The Civil War.”
Raising a Toast With George Washington’s Beer
The New York Public Library, which owns a notebook with a beer recipe by George Washington, announced Wednesday that it would recreate the brew.
The March of the Giant Ants
A newly discovered species of supersized ants roamed Wyoming some 50 million years ago, according to a study published May 4.
Last World War I Combat Veteran Dies
Claude Choules, a resident of Australia who also served during World War II, died Thursday at 110.
