Newly Discovered Viking Fortress Could Have Been a Launch Point for Invading England
The ring-shaped complex could have been used as a military training ground
The Legend of What Actually Lived in the “No Man’s Land” Between World War I’s Trenches
Born of the horrors of trench warfare, a ghoulish tale of scavengers and scofflaws took hold 100 years ago
Case Solved on Jack the Ripper? Not So Fast
An author and a scientist claim to have proven the identity of the notorious 19th century killer, but others say the evidence is lacking
Neanderthal Carvings in a Gibraltar Cave Reveal Some of Europe’s Oldest Known Artwork
Some argue, however, that Homo sapiens are responsible for the etchings
10 Historic Canal Towns to Visit That Aren’t Venice
Venice might be the most famous town to feature picturesque waterways, but beautiful canals can be found all over the globe
The Blockbuster World War I Film that Brought Home the Traumatic Impact of War
The blockbuster silent film The Big Parade is among the first to explore the psychological trauma of war
Before He Died, Richard III Lived Large
Bone chemistry sheds light on the monarch’s shifting diet throughout his brief life
200-Year-Old Alcohol Found in Shipwreck Is Still Drinkable
Researchers found the liquid, originally thought to be mineral water, was actually over-aged booze
For the First Time in 300 Years, a New Permanent Sculpture Will Grace Versailles
A fountain sculpture being installed on the grounds is intended to be the first permanent addition to the collection in centuries
World War I Special Report
Remembering the Great War and how we’re still living through its legacy today
The Posters That Sold World War I to the American Public
A vehemently isolationist nation needed enticement to join the European war effort. These advertisements were part of the campaign to do just that
Cycle Through History on the Iron Curtain Trail
The trail stretches 4,225 miles from the Barents to the Black Sea
A Fleet of Taxis Did Not Really Save Paris From the Germans During World War I
The myth of the Battle of the Marne has persisted, but what exactly happened in the first major conflict of the war?
Children’s Skulls Encircled Some Bronze Age Lake Villages
The bones may have been thought to ward off flooding in lakeside villages
Thousands of Secret KGB Espionage Documents Are Now Available to the Public
The papers contain names of spies, descriptions of secret weapons and detailed plots against the West
The Disintegration of the Iraqi State Has Its Roots in World War I
Created by European powers, the nation of Iraq may be buckling under the pressure of trying to unite three distinct ethnic groups
What Does a 36-Foot-Tall Human Tower Have to Do With Catalan Independence?
An eye-catching protest across Europe is steeped in cultural heritage says Smithsonian curator Michael Atwood Mason
Europe Was Probably Colonized By Island Hoppers
New genetic research shows that people and agriculture likely spread across the Mediterranean by going from island to island
Here’s What Actually Happens During an Execution by Molten Gold
It’s probably not the gold itself that kills you, but rather the steam
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