A comprehensive new study has brought into question the long-held belief that all roads lead to Rome. The research, published on September 15 in Nature Communications, examines roughly 190,000 miles of Roman roads stretching across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. This vast network was analyzed to assess its structure on a grand scale....
When Lonnie G. Bunch III strolls through the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, his enthusiasm for history is unmistakable. Among his cherished exhibits is the 1903 Wright Brothers’ flyer, the first powered airplane to achieve flight. Bunch fondly recalls visiting Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where a replica stands, yet beams with pride knowing that...
Jason Hurdle discovered a hidden crawl space in his garage while making room for Halloween decorations. Inside, he found a dusty cardboard box containing 80-year-old documents that appeared to be trash. However, the red block letters stating ‘SECRET’ on the files caught his attention. The Discovery Hurdle, a mechanic in Waterloo, New York, unearthed nearly...
Researchers recently discovered a long-lost medieval convent in a surprising location in Denmark: under a soccer field. This rare find in Roskilde was announced by ROMU, a Danish museum organization. The convent, known as St. Clare’s Convent, dates back to the 13th century and was identified through a ground-penetrating radar survey before the construction of...
In the early 1970s, a new publication emerged that would change the landscape of American media. Ms. Magazine, co-founded by the late feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem, provided a platform for issues often ignored by mainstream outlets. Topics such as abortion rights and economic inequality found their way into the pages of this influential magazine. Gloria...
Photojournalist Sal Veder, famous for capturing the award-winning image “Burst of Joy,” passed away at 99. Veder, who documented the emotional reunion of Lt. Col. Robert L. Stirm with his family after five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in El Dorado County, California. His...
A federal judge has issued a temporary halt to a proposed auction of artifacts from the Titanic wreck. This decision follows a series of objections from the U.S. government and historical preservationists who are concerned about the management of these valuable items. The order requires a comprehensive inventory of all Titanic artifacts, detailing their condition,...
On Tuesday, archaeologists revealed the discovery of skeletal remains near Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pyramid in Lima, Peru. The remains are believed to be those of a man, potentially sacrificed, dating back to around A.D. 650, according to Peru’s culture ministry. This makes the find approximately 1,400 years old. Images from the excavation were shared...
1895: Destruction of H.H. Holmes’ Building On August 19, 1895, Chicago faced the near destruction of a notorious building. This structure, owned by serial killer H.H. Holmes, was known as the ‘Murder Castle’ located at 610 W. 63rd St. Although initially home to a drugstore on the first floor and rooms above, experts suggest it...
A recently uncovered 2,500-year-old marble statue has been found in Sardis, an ancient city referenced in the Book of Revelation. The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism shared this discovery from the fifth century B.C. in August. Sardis is situated in the Salihli district of Manisa, around 45 miles east of İzmir. Excavators carefully revealed...