The frontier’s history rarely stayed simple. Children and adults alike vanished into raids, only to emerge years later changed in ways no one expected. Their stories are preserved in the history that the West rarely tells.

Imagine digging under a modern prison and stumbling onto a secret that changes history. That’s exactly what happened at Megiddo in northern Israel, where archaeologists uncovered a 1,700-year-old mosaic. At first glance, it was just a floor—but the inscriptions would reshape our understanding of religious history.

Deep in southern China, explorers peered into a yawning pit that seemed to stretch endlessly downward. Sinkholes like this are nature’s hidden doorways, carved over the ages. What they found here wasn’t just empty rock. It hinted at a world few believed still existed.c

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.

When it comes to choosing a place to live, safety is always at the top of the list. Whether you’re raising a family, moving for work, or simply seeking peace of mind, the security of your environment plays a huge role in quality of life. But with so many factors to consider, not all cities are created equal. Here are the 25 safest cities in America.

Imagine digging under a modern prison and stumbling onto a secret that changes history. That’s exactly what happened at Megiddo in northern Israel, where archaeologists uncovered a 1,700-year-old mosaic. At first glance, it was just a floor—but the inscriptions would reshape our understanding of religious history.

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.

History is full of unsolved mysteries, but sometimes, new technology leads historians to answers. Here are some historical mysteries that we’ve recently figured out.