In fear of their children being left abandoned, Choctaw mothers on their perilous journey through the Trail of Tears were forced to make a decision no mother should ever have to make—and it was utterly disturbing.
The discovery of the alphabet at Umm el-Marra has sent shockwaves through historical studies challenges long-held beliefs about the origins of our alphabet—presenting rare moment when history itself needs rewriting.
Excavators have uncovered Lefkada’s first known ancient theater, the only one yet identified in the Ionian Islands, revealing a major new chapter in Greek theater history beyond the mainland.
Concert's are supposed to rock, right? Well, unfortunately, a few concerts throughout history have rocked a little too hard, with some truly tragic results.
As recently as 2012, Melanesians were active cannibals, consuming human flesh on a regular basis, and even offering it for sale at local markets—but as concerning as that is, cannibalism wasn’t the only taboo practice they had.
Turns out the vending machine is one of the world’s oldest forms of technology, originating all the way back in ancient Greece—but can you guess what it used to dispense?
A city larger than London in 1250, pulsing with life and an intricate society. Cahokia was a superpower. So, what caused its mysterious rise that ended in a dramatic fall? Here’s part of the story.
In 1863, the Native American Ho-Chunk tribe were targeted by a hate group who surrounded their farmlands and threatened to shoot any Ho-Chunk who crossed the line—and the results were devastating.
