European History
In Switzerland, an Exploding Snowman Helps Predict Spring
Think Groundhog Day—but with fire
Archaeologists Spy New Viking Settlement From Space
Space archaeologists think they may have found a second Viking colony in the Americas
German Brewery Pulls Beer Accused of Having Nazi and Anti-Immigrant Sentiments
“Grenzzaun halbe" referenced the country's debate on whether or not to seal its borders
2,500-Year-Old Monument Could Help Crack the Mysterious Etruscan Language
Researchers found the inscribed slab near Florence and believe it might hold secrets behind the language of Italy's pre-Roman culture
French Theme Park "Battles" British Government to Keep Joan of Arc's Ring
After buying a ring purportedly owned by Joan of Arc, a French history park owner defies UK demands
These Are Europe’s Eight Most Endangered Cultural Landmarks
Unless things change, these historic sites could disappear from the map forever
Switzerland’s Historic Bunkers Get a New Lease on Life
As the shadow of war fades, the country’s former fallout shelters now house everything from museums to cheese factories
Take A Trip Through 300 Years of Men's Fashion
At the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, a new exhibition highlights 200 styles, from military uniforms to punk jackets
Rare Crucifix Suggests Christianity May Have Come Earlier to the Vikings
The 10th-century Aunslev Crucifix is currently being analyzed by the Viking Museum at Ladby
Visit Richard III's Gravesite With This Bone Chilling 3D Model
The ruler's final resting spot is now publicly available for exploration online
Bear Bone Adds 2,500 Years to History of Humans in Ireland
Carbon dating of a bear bone covered in cut marks pushes human habitation of Ireland back into the Paleolithic Era
Blokes with Metal Detectors Uncover Pieces of British History
Finds by amateur history sleuths shed light on the time when Anglo-Saxons clashed with Vikings
Researchers Seek Silly Sherlocks to Dig up Victorian-Era Jokes
Joke detectives are using the British Library to uncover what made Victorians chuckle
Found: 500-Year-Old Portuguese Shipwreck From Famed Explorer's Fleet
A warship from the famous navigator Vasco da Gama’s fleet has been excavated in the waters off Al Hallaniyah island in Oman
World War II Survivor Tips Off Geologists to Hidden Tunnels Beneath Naples
The forgotten tunnels were used as bomb shelters
Seven Surprising Facts About the Matterhorn
The towering peak that straddles Switzerland and Italy is full of secrets
The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice.
“Count” Victor Lustig was America’s greatest con man. But what was his true identity?
Happy 543rd Birthday, Nicolaus Copernicus
The Renaissance scientist set the stage for modern astronomy
This Cabin Could be the World’s Smallest Palace
Be it ever so humble, Peter the Great once briefly called it home
A Prison Camp in Montenegro Is Now Becoming a Luxury Resort
The tiny Mamula island once held more than 2,300 prisoners during World War II
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