The Rock Wall of Texas: Is it really older than any known human civilization on Earth?
Estimated to be some 200,000 to 400,000 years old, some say it’s a natural formation while others say it’s clearly man-made.
History
Here are fascinating stories carefully curated from archaeological discoveries, historical events, war tales, conspiracy theories, dark history, and ancient mysteries. From intriguing and thought-provoking to creepy and tragic, our stories will captivate and enthrall you. Explore with us the intriguing and often unexpected sides of history!
Scientists discover 280-million-year-old fossil forest in Antarctica
Trees are believed to have lived through extremes of complete darkness and continuous sunlight
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs: Finding the true origins of this 15th century fairy tale
The true origins of the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a lot darker than you think.
Humans were in South America at least 25,000 years ago, ancient bone pendants reveal
The discovery of human artifacts made from a long-extinct sloth bones pushes back the estimated date of human settlement in Brazil to 25,000 to 27,000 years.
Monsieur Foscue – The miser who couldn’t eat his gold!
Today, we are going to tell about a real-life event from the past that is downright creepy and sickening. This is the true report of a miser, who went missing…
Silphium: The lost miracle herb of antiquity
Despite its disappearance, the legacy of Silphium endures. The plant might still be growing in the wild in Northern Africa, unrecognized by the modern world.
12 ancient inventions ahead of their time
Did you know that the first computer actually was created in 100 BC?
Chinese Votive Sword found in Georgia suggests Pre-Columbian Chinese travel to North America
An avocational surface collector discovered a partially exposed Chinese votive sword behind roots on an eroded bank of a small stream in Georgia in July 2014. The 30-centimeter relic is…
Ancient civilizations and the healing power of music: How beneficial can it really be?
Music is well regarded for having endless unique benefits, including the ability to improve cognitive performance and improve memory. However, when it comes to music’s rumored power for helping to…
The Cyclades and a mysterious advanced society lost in time
Around the year 3,000 BC, seafarers from Asia Minor became the first people to settle on the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. These islands are rich in natural resources…
