History

Discovery 7 hours ago

Archaeologists unearth chilling 16th-century gallows where rebels were hung and displayed

Archaeologists in France uncovered a chilling 16th-century gallows — where Protestant rebels were executed during the turbulent Reformation era in Europe.

Health 9 hours ago

Study reveals why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief

Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates regions tied to attention and stress regulation.

Discovery 19 hours ago

Sarah Huckabee Sanders' kids scream with excitement after finding 2,000-year-old coins in West Bank cave

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' children made an exciting archaeological discovery, unearthing ancient coins dating back over 2,000 years during a family tour.

Opinion 2 days ago

Evils of collectivism are just warming up. ‘Rugged individualism’ better be ready

New York mayor's collectivism praise contrasts with rugged individualism that built America, raising concerns about centralized planning and control.

Discovery 2 days ago

Landmark coin tied to legendary ruler preserved for nation after detectorist's lucky discovery

Scotland's oldest known coin has been uncovered by a detectorist near Edinburgh, a 900-year-old artifact bearing the image of King David I from the 12th century.

VIDEO 3 days ago

Metal detectorist finds Scotland's oldest coin, dating back 900 years

A metal detectorist near Edinburgh has uncovered what experts say is the oldest Scottish coin ever found. The 900-year-old coin dates to the 12th century and bears the image of King David I.

Travel 3 days ago

Jaw-dropping medieval castle with 100 rooms hits market with nearly 1,000 years of history

A stunning 1,000-year-old French castle in Provence has gone on the market for $17.7 million, featuring 100 rooms and medieval architecture. The property has been meticulously restored.

Discovery 4 days ago

Long-lost ancient village with mysterious past unearthed amid wind farm dig: 'Exciting discovery'

Wind farm construction in Suffolk revealed a lost Anglo-Saxon village with 62-foot longhouses. The medieval settlement was abandoned in 1300s, archaeologists say.

Discovery 6 days ago

History's most famous tapestry may have been viewed in unusual setting, new research suggests

A professor is challenging old assumptions about the iconic Bayeux Tapestry, proposing it was created for a refectory for monastic mealtime viewing rather than a cathedral.

Discovery January 2

'Unexpected' Roman-era discoveries unearthed in biblical city mentioned in Book of Revelation

A rare Roman-era marble bathtub and statue fragment were recently discovered in ancient Ephesus, Turkey, where Paul the Apostle preached. Archaeologists shared insights.