The Globe-Trotting Scholar Who Unlocked the Secrets of the Aztecs
Anthropologist Zelia Nuttall transformed the way we think of ancient Mesoamerica
Was Ancient Egypt’s Most Lasting Influence in the Field of Fashion?
An exhibition in Cleveland showcases millennia-old designs and the more modern creations they inspired
The Worldwide History of Tattoos
Ancient ink exhibited religious faith, relieved pain, protected wearers and indicated class
The Medieval Sect That Inspired the Video Game ‘Assassin’s Creed’
The Order of Assassins is loosely based on the Nizari Ismailis, who formed a Shiite Muslim state that relied on political assassination to achieve its goal
Who Were the Taíno, the Original Inhabitants of Columbus’ Island Colonies?
The Native people of Hispaniola were long believed to have died out. But a journalist’s search for their descendants turned up surprising results
A Century Before the Residents of a Remote Island Killed a Christian Missionary, Their Predecessors Resisted the British Empire
When a white clergyman tried to punish captive Andamanese for their supposed misdeeds, they slapped him back
New Research Reveals How the Nazis Targeted Transgender People
Last year, a German court acknowledged the possibility that trans people were persecuted by the Nazis
When the Nazis Massacred Greek Civilians to Send a Warning to Those Who Resisted
Eighty years ago, German soldiers killed an estimated 500 Cretans in Viannos and Ierapetra in retaliation for an attack by local partisans
The Unlikely, Enduring Friendship Between Ireland and the Choctaw Nation
One act of generosity during the Great Famine forged a bond that transcends generations
Archaeologists Are Using Modern Tools to Learn About Visitors to an Ancient Egyptian Temple
Pilgrims who left behind ancient graffiti are the subject of new research in the middle of the Nile
From Fabled Palaces to Ancient Medinas, a Journey Through Spain’s Islamic History
Amid snowcapped mountains, sandy dunes, a wild seacoast and more, the legacy of the country’s Moorish past can still be explored across the peninsula
Northern Europe and the British Isles
How a Victorian Dinosaur Park Became a Time Capsule of Early Paleontology
A new sculpture and an upcoming restoration are breathing life into the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, one of 19th-century Britain’s most curious creations
Amid the Horrors of the Holocaust, Jewish Musicians Composed Songs of Survival
At the Terezin concentration camp, some of Europe’s top artists found solace in creating new work. Today one musician is determined to give them an encore
Henry VIII’s Book of Psalms Reflects His Quest for Legitimacy—and His Fear of Death
Handwritten annotations in the Tudor king’s psalter show how he looked to scripture to justify his break from Rome and the annulment of his first marriage
The Sticky History of Baklava
The sweet dessert is an important part of the culinary identity of so many places that people sometimes dispute claims to its origins
An In-Depth Look at Latino History Among the Stars and Skies
This summer, a podcast series from the National Air and Space Museum discusses Operation Pedro Pan, Latino Futurism and “Star Wars”
How the War of 1898 Changed History Forever—in the United States and Beyond
When the nascent naval power invaded Puerto Rico, three artists captured the moment, each explaining its significance in their own way
How an English Exile Ended Up at the Court of Genghis Khan’s Grandson
After leaving his home country in the early 13th century, the Englishman traveled to the Crusader states and served as an envoy of the Mongol Empire
The Real History Behind Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’
The “father of the atomic bomb” has long been misunderstood. Will the new film finally get J. Robert Oppenheimer right?
Ornamental Hermits Were 18th-Century England’s Must-Have Garden Accessory
Wealthy landowners hired men who agreed to live in isolation on their estates for as long as seven years
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