World History

The legend of El Dorado has captivated people for hundreds of years—but some historians think there’s a disturbing reason the Spanish made the whole thing up.

Before Amelia Earhart, there was Marie Marvingt, the female pilot who went undercover during WWI and set incredible new records in the world of aviation.

The Spartans’ military training made them one of the most feared armies in history, yet archaeologists say it was that military training that also played a major role in their downfall.

The story of the Bermuda Triangle is no secret—but there’s so much that people don’t know.

A century after George Mallory and Sandy Irvine vanished on Mount Everest, a mysterious boot emerged from the ice, reigniting questions about their disappearance and a possible historic summit.

Scientists uncovered over 90 dinosaur fossils in northern British Columbia, revealing a surprisingly diverse ecosystem from 68 million years ago.

Archaeologists uncovered 28 ancient horses buried in France. Could their mysterious deaths reveal a forgotten battle from Rome's conquest of Gaul?

Scientists discovered a 66-million-year-old feather preserved in fossilized dinosaur poop. Its unusual structure could reveal new clues about why some prehistoric birds survived the asteroid impact while others disappeared.

Archaeologists uncover a 1,600-year-old Samaritan villa in Kafr Qasim, Israel, revealing stunning mosaics, ancient rituals, and a forgotten community.