How a Relentless, 484-Mile March From Virginia to Massachusetts Fueled the Legend of the Dashing Frontier Rifleman
In the early months of the American Revolution, Daniel Morgan and his soldiers raced north to join the Continental Army during the so-called Beeline March
The Many Myths of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, the 19th-Century Royal Whose Beauty and Tragic Death Transformed Her Into a Legend
The reluctant empress known as “Sisi” painstakingly crafted her image through portraits and photographs, ensuring she would be remembered in a specific way
Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
The mythical sentry was depicted as thinking like a human and showing some human-like tendencies
Meet the Chicago Cubs’ Newest Feathered Fan: a Canada Goose That Built Her Nest in Their Baseball Stadium
After the ballpark sent a crew of “geesekeepers” to protect her over the weekend, the bird appears to have moved on. But she earned a place in the hearts of Cubs fans—and in the team’s long history of animal-related lore
Discover the Renaissance Origins and Mystical Evolution of Tarot Cards
An exhibition at London’s Warburg Institute traces tarot decks’ evolution from the 1450s through the present
Who Drank Wine in Ancient Troy? New Research Suggests Just About Everyone
Chemical analyses revealed wine residue on both expensive goblets and common cups unearthed among the legendary city’s ruins
Ernest Shackleton’s Famous Job Ad, ‘Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey,’ Is Probably a Myth
Citizen historians have spent decades searching for the original text of Shackleton’s advertisement. Now, some say it might never have existed
How Archaeologists Discovered Europe’s Oldest-Known Book, Revealing Never-Before-Seen Insights Into Ancient Religion and Philosophy
Charred by the flames of a funeral pyre, the Derveni Papyrus has proved to be a fascinating—and confounding—artifact
Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gold Ring Featuring ‘Venus the Victorious’ Unearthed on Ancient Road in France
In addition to the 1,800-year-old piece of engraved jewelry, archaeologists discovered a trove of Carolingian coins, medieval pottery and more
Before the Yule Lads Evolved Into Icelandic Versions of Santa Claus, They Terrorized Children Into Following the Rules
Today, the 13 brothers are said to leave presents in well-behaved youngsters’ shoes. But they used to be depicted as frightening monsters
See These Ornately Decorated 18th-Century Clocks Before Time Runs Out
An exhibition in London is highlighting a collection of Baroque timepieces designed by the renowned Parisian craftsman André-Charles Boulle
Hidden Entrance to a Mysterious Ancient Temple Found Tucked Away in an Egyptian Cliff Face
Researchers have been carefully excavating the artifacts and decorative reliefs found at the 2,100-year-old site in the ancient city of Athribis
Discover the Mysteries of Italy’s Park of Monsters, a 16th-Century Garden Filled With Strange, Colossal Stone Creatures
The Sacro Bosco’s meaning is the subject of debate, with scholars alternatively describing the sprawling complex as a memorial, an allegorical site or a tribute to ancient civilizations
The Rebellious History of Mooncakes, the Note-Passing Dessert That Liberated China
During Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese around the world eat the miniature molded and filled cakes to wish their families wealth and happiness
Nine Mythical Places Archaeologists Think May Have Actually Existed
Historical evidence is helping to pinpoint the exact locations of fabled sites, from King Arthur’s castle to Solomon’s Temple
Rare ‘Doomsday’ Oarfish Surfaces in California, Just the 20th Discovered in the State Since 1901
Kayakers spotted and hauled ashore the 12-foot-long oarfish, a deep-sea species known for its connection to earthquakes in Japanese folklore
Workers Stumble Upon Ancient Greek Mosaic of Dancing Satyrs
Found on the Greek island of Euboea, the pebbled design is part of a 2,400-year-old floor
Archaeologists Stumble Upon Marble Statue of Greek God in Ancient Sewer
The 2,000-year-old statue, which likely depicts Hermes, is a monumental discovery for Bulgaria
From China to the Mediterranean and More, Here’s How Different Cultures Envision Dragons
In some parts of the world, the mythical creatures are monsters. In others, they’re more benign beings
The Island Known as the Birthplace of Apollo Is Sinking
Researchers say climate change is to blame for the Greek island of Delos’ slow demise
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