Interesting History Articles And Stories That Bring The Past To Life

Archaeologists Sifting Through A Roman Trash Heap Just Uncovered A Trove Of Artifacts Up To 1,800 Years Old

In total, archaeologists recovered over 40 pounds of ancient Roman artifacts, including ceramic pottery fragments and terracotta statuettes.

By Austin Harvey Mar 29, 2023

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Archaeologists Sifting Through A Roman Trash Heap Just Uncovered A Trove Of Artifacts Up To 1,800 Years Old

In total, archaeologists recovered over 40 pounds of ancient Roman artifacts, including ceramic pottery fragments and terracotta statuettes.

By Austin Harvey March 29, 2023

Inside The Unhinged Brutality Of Amon Goeth Only Hinted At In Schindler’s List

A Nazi concentration camp commandant, Amon Goeth terrorized countless Jews — until he was executed for his crimes in 1946.

By Austin Harvey Mar 28, 2023

Inside The Unhinged Brutality Of Amon Goeth Only Hinted At In Schindler’s List

A Nazi concentration camp commandant, Amon Goeth terrorized countless Jews — until he was executed for his crimes in 1946.

By Austin Harvey March 28, 2023

Who Was Justine Siegemund, The 17th-Century German Midwife Whose Medical Text Revolutionized Obstetrics?

The first person in Germany to write an obstetrics book from a woman's perspective, Justine Siegemund made childbirth safer for both mothers and their children.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 28, 2023

Who Was Justine Siegemund, The 17th-Century German Midwife Whose Medical Text Revolutionized Obstetrics?

The first person in Germany to write an obstetrics book from a woman's perspective, Justine Siegemund made childbirth safer for both mothers and their children.

By Kaleena Fraga March 28, 2023

The Story Of Willem Arondeus, The Gay Man Who Sacrificed His Life To Protect Dutch Jews From The Nazis

During the Holocaust, Willem Arondeus heroically led a raid to destroy a registry office in Amsterdam to prevent the Nazis from identifying Jewish citizens — and it cost him his life.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 27, 2023

The Story Of Willem Arondeus, The Gay Man Who Sacrificed His Life To Protect Dutch Jews From The Nazis

During the Holocaust, Willem Arondeus heroically led a raid to destroy a registry office in Amsterdam to prevent the Nazis from identifying Jewish citizens — and it cost him his life.

By Kaleena Fraga March 27, 2023

Archaeologists Uncover Thousands Of Ram Heads Inside An Ancient Egyptian Temple Dedicated To Ramses II

Archaeologists also found the remains of mummified dogs, wild goats, cows, gazelles, and mongooses.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 27, 2023

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Archaeologists Uncover Thousands Of Ram Heads Inside An Ancient Egyptian Temple Dedicated To Ramses II

Archaeologists also found the remains of mummified dogs, wild goats, cows, gazelles, and mongooses.

By Kaleena Fraga March 27, 2023

Timothy Treadwell Devoted His Life To Grizzly Bears — Until They Ate Him

On October 5, 2003, Timothy Treadwell and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard were mauled to death by a grizzly bear — and the whole attack was caught on tape.

By Katie Serena Mar 26, 2023

Timothy Treadwell Devoted His Life To Grizzly Bears — Until They Ate Him

On October 5, 2003, Timothy Treadwell and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard were mauled to death by a grizzly bear — and the whole attack was caught on tape.

By Katie Serena March 26, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of The Pueblo Revolt, The ‘First American Revolution’ That Forced The Spanish Out Of New Mexico

In 1680, a medicine man named Po'pay led the most successful Native uprising in American history, running Spanish colonizers off of Pueblo lands for 12 years.

By Kendrick Foster Mar 26, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of The Pueblo Revolt, The ‘First American Revolution’ That Forced The Spanish Out Of New Mexico

In 1680, a medicine man named Po'pay led the most successful Native uprising in American history, running Spanish colonizers off of Pueblo lands for 12 years.

By Kendrick Foster March 26, 2023

How Did Anthony Bourdain Die? Inside The Beloved Chef’s Troubled Final Days

Anthony Bourdain was the best-selling author of "Kitchen Confidential" and the celebrated host of "Parts Unknown," but the growing toll of fame and his own troubled relationships led to his suicide in June 2018.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 25, 2023

How Did Anthony Bourdain Die? Inside The Beloved Chef’s Troubled Final Days

By Marco Margaritoff March 25, 2023

The Ghostly Legends Of Crybaby Bridges, Where The Wails Of Murdered Infants Rise From The Waters Below

From Anderson, South Carolina to Monmouth, Illinois, crybaby bridges across America are said to be haunted by the newborns who were supposedly murdered there.

By Neil Patmore Mar 25, 2023

The Ghostly Legends Of Crybaby Bridges, Where The Wails Of Murdered Infants Rise From The Waters Below

From Anderson, South Carolina to Monmouth, Illinois, crybaby bridges across America are said to be haunted by the newborns who were supposedly murdered there.

By Neil Patmore March 25, 2023