Interesting History Articles And Stories That Bring The Past To Life

Decadence, Drugs, And Dancing: 55 Pictures Of The Disco Era

Hustle into the 1970s with these eye-popping pictures from when the disco era took over clubs around the world.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 25, 2019

Decadence, Drugs, And Dancing: 55 Pictures Of The Disco Era

Hustle into the 1970s with these eye-popping pictures from when the disco era took over clubs around the world.

By Marco Margaritoff September 25, 2019

Inca Child Sacrifices Were Left On Top Of Volcanoes To Be Struck By Lightning, According To New Study

If a child was struck by lightning, that meant the gods accepted the sacrifice.

By Natasha Ishak Sep 25, 2019

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Inca Child Sacrifices Were Left On Top Of Volcanoes To Be Struck By Lightning, According To New Study

If a child was struck by lightning, that meant the gods accepted the sacrifice.

By Natasha Ishak September 25, 2019

Qin Shi Huang: The Emperor Who Unified China And Built An Army Made Of Clay

Before burying himself with an army of 8,000 terracotta soldiers, Qin Shi Huang ruled China with a single philosophy: "Burn the books, bury the scholars."

By James Burch Sep 24, 2019

Qin Shi Huang: The Emperor Who Unified China And Built An Army Made Of Clay

Before burying himself with an army of 8,000 terracotta soldiers, Qin Shi Huang ruled China with a single philosophy: "Burn the books, bury the scholars."

By James Burch September 24, 2019

Mickey Finn: The Chicago Bartender Who Infamously Drugged And Robbed Patrons With Laced Drinks

Mickey Finn's scam inspired Chicago restaurant workers to rebel against stingy tippers by poisoning their food and would later be immortalized with the nefarious phrase "slip a Mickey."

By Natasha Ishak Sep 24, 2019

Mickey Finn: The Chicago Bartender Who Infamously Drugged And Robbed Patrons With Laced Drinks

Mickey Finn's scam inspired Chicago restaurant workers to rebel against stingy tippers by poisoning their food and would later be immortalized with the nefarious phrase "slip a Mickey."

By Natasha Ishak September 24, 2019

Ancient Egyptians Hunted Crocodiles Specifically So They Could Mummify Them, New Study Suggests

A new study found that one crocodile's mummification began "very rapidly after the death," which was caused by blunt force trauma to its head.

By Natasha Ishak Sep 24, 2019

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Ancient Egyptians Hunted Crocodiles Specifically So They Could Mummify Them, New Study Suggests

A new study found that one crocodile's mummification began "very rapidly after the death," which was caused by blunt force trauma to its head.

By Natasha Ishak September 24, 2019

After 3,300 Years, King Tut’s Coffin Leaves His Tomb For The First Time Ever

"The coffin is in a very bad condition, very deteriorated. We found many cracks, we found many missing parts, missing layers."

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 23, 2019

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After 3,300 Years, King Tut’s Coffin Leaves His Tomb For The First Time Ever

"The coffin is in a very bad condition, very deteriorated. We found many cracks, we found many missing parts, missing layers."

By Marco Margaritoff September 23, 2019

Ancient Artifacts Uncovered In Idaho Fuel Debate Over The Arrival Of North America’s First Human Settlers

New findings in western Idaho provide evidence that North America's ancestors arrived much earlier than was previously believed. But not everyone is convinced.

By Natasha Ishak Sep 23, 2019

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Ancient Artifacts Uncovered In Idaho Fuel Debate Over The Arrival Of North America’s First Human Settlers

New findings in western Idaho provide evidence that North America's ancestors arrived much earlier than was previously believed. But not everyone is convinced.

By Natasha Ishak September 23, 2019

How A Poor Scottish Botanist Ruined China’s Economy By Stealing A Bunch Of Tea

Botanist Robert Fortune was commissioned by the East India Trading Company to infiltrate China's tea industry and topple the country's monopoly on the beverage.

By Natasha Ishak Sep 22, 2019

How A Poor Scottish Botanist Ruined China’s Economy By Stealing A Bunch Of Tea

Botanist Robert Fortune was commissioned by the East India Trading Company to infiltrate China's tea industry and topple the country's monopoly on the beverage.

By Natasha Ishak September 22, 2019

Battle Of Los Angeles: The False Alarm That Left LA In Chaos

Months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Los Angeles residents woke up to sirens, explosions, and searchlights across the skies. Was the "Battle of Los Angeles" a shadowy government coverup or an embarrassing military blunder?

By Andrew Lenoir Sep 21, 2019

Battle Of Los Angeles: The False Alarm That Left LA In Chaos

By Andrew Lenoir September 21, 2019

Scientists Reveal What Our Denisovan Ancestors Looked Like 75,000 Years Ago

When scientists first discovered these remains of a teenage girl in 2010, they knew that the history of early humans was about to be rewritten. Now we know what the face of a Denisovan actually looked like.

By Natasha Ishak Sep 20, 2019

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