• History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 20th, 2014
6,200-Year-Old Parasite Egg Discovered in Mesopotamian Tomb

6,200-Year-Old Parasite Egg Discovered in Mesopotamian Tomb

Researchers say the egg is one of the earliest evidence of parasitic infection in humans

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 20th, 2014
Gold Coin Carrying Emperor Nero's Image Discovered in the UK

Gold Coin Carrying Emperor Nero's Image Discovered in the UK

The coin was unearthed by archaeologists digging at a site in Northern England

4,000-Year-Old Necklace Is Chiefly Made of Mollusc Shells

4,000-Year-Old Necklace Is Chiefly Made of Mollusc Shells

The necklace was discovered in Suffolk, dates back to the Bronze Age

3,000-Year-Old Pants Believed to Be the World's Oldest

3,000-Year-Old Pants Believed to Be the World's Oldest

The pants were found in China's Tarim Basin, were likely worn by riders

3D Model Reveals Just How Twisted Richard III's Spine Was

3D Model Reveals Just How Twisted Richard III's Spine Was

The late king suffered from scoliosis, researchers explain in a new paper

Progress Made in Study on the Rise of Domesticated Chickens

Progress Made in Study on the Rise of Domesticated Chickens

This research project has a ₤2M (€2.46M / $3.36M) grant to thank for its existence

1,200-Year-Old Tablet Computer Unearthed by Archaeologists

1,200-Year-Old Tablet Computer Unearthed by Archaeologists

Specialists say the odd device used to serve as a notebook and a tool

Scientists Unearth Largest Dinosaur Bones in Argentina [BBC]

Scientists Unearth Largest Dinosaur Bones in Argentina [BBC]

The fossilized bones are believed to a new Titanosaur species

Rare Historic Artifacts Unearthed During Excavations at London Bridge Station

Rare Historic Artifacts Unearthed During Excavations at London Bridge Station

Archaeologists found many everyday objects used by people who lived there 650 years ago

Neanderthals Were Neither Dimwitted Nor Inferior to Modern Humans

Neanderthals Were Neither Dimwitted Nor Inferior to Modern Humans

Researcher says there is no evidence to suggest Neanderthals were stupid and primitive

Mystery Script in Rare Edition of Homer’s “Odyssey” Deciphered

Mystery Script in Rare Edition of Homer’s “Odyssey” Deciphered

The translation of the strange handwritten scribblings will be published soon

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 29th, 2014
Mummies of 50 Egyptian Royals Unearthed in the Valley of the Kings

Mummies of 50 Egyptian Royals Unearthed in the Valley of the Kings

Most of the royals were related to pharaohs Thutmose IV and Amenhotep III

Norfolk Schoolboy Turns Bedroom Into Shrine Dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson

Norfolk Schoolboy Turns Bedroom Into Shrine Dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson

Shae Williams has gathered a lot of memorabilia linked to his hero and started a museum

Ahead of Rumored Refresh, Apple Adds Three New Channels to Its TV Box

Ahead of Rumored Refresh, Apple Adds Three New Channels to Its TV Box

Watch Duck Dynasty, Bates Motel, Vikings, Pawn Stars, Swamp People, and more

Ten Artifacts Linked to Napoleon Bonaparte Stolen from Australian Museum

Ten Artifacts Linked to Napoleon Bonaparte Stolen from Australian Museum

Local police think they are dealing with a targeted robbery

New “Salem” Trailer Aims to Prove Witches Are Real

New “Salem” Trailer Aims to Prove Witches Are Real

The story of the American witches is revisited in this WGN series

Now You Can Watch LIVE TV on Your iPhone or iPad

Now You Can Watch LIVE TV on Your iPhone or iPad

Sign in with your TV provider and watch a live stream of A&E, HISTORY

 
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