Yasuke: Japan’s Legendary African Samurai
Noble warrior Yasuke defied cultural norms to become Japan’s first African samurai, but his rise to power came at an unfathomable cost.
How Far Back Could You Time Travel and Still Speak English?
Ordinary English speakers might be shocked to learn how quickly our language becomes incomprehensible as we journey back through time.
The Mongol Empire Was History’s Largest Land Empire
You won’t believe how a single outcast boy built history’s largest empire, forever changing global trade and diplomacy.
The Oldest Known Song Dates Back to the 14th Century BCE
Our ancestors left behind an ancient melody from 1400 BCE that reveals surprising secrets about music’s role in early civilization.
Some Ancient Languages Remain Undeciphered
Undeciphered ancient languages hold tantalizing secrets of lost civilizations, waiting for modern scholars to unlock their hidden messages.
Dino Discoveries: Early Theories Involving Giants or Dragons
You won’t believe how our ancestors mistook dinosaur fossils for mythical dragons and giants before science revealed the truth.
Attila the Hun Reportedly Died From a Nosebleed
Just when Attila seemed invincible, history’s most feared warlord mysteriously died from a nosebleed – or did he?
Ancient Civilizations Used Stone Pillows
Uncover the surprising reasons ancient civilizations chose stone pillows over soft ones – the answer might change how you view comfort.
The Jack-O’-Lantern Tradition Came From an Irish Tale
Originally an Irish tale about a man who tricked the devil, the haunting story behind jack-o’-lanterns reveals a sinister truth.
George’s Star: Uranus Was First Named for King George
Discover how a British king almost became immortalized in the night sky before ancient Greek mythology prevailed.