World History

Walk in the footsteps of ancient traders, pilgrims, and explorers as you discover historic routes still open today, from Japan's Nakasendo Trail and Spain's Camino to the legendary Silk Road and beyond.

Scientists traced volcanic glass found at hundreds of western Canadian archaeological sites, revealing ancient Indigenous trade networks that stretched across vast prehistoric landscapes.

Artifacts from Georgia’s Mississippian culture reveal how ancient communities planned towns with mounds, plazas, defenses, trade routes, and ceremonial spaces long before modern cities.

Archaeologists in Tunisia have revealed one of the Roman Empire’s largest olive oil complexes, reshaping what we know about ancient Mediterranean farming, trade, and daily life.

Archaeologists uncovered a 3,800-year-old family tomb in Luxor packed with jewelry, mirrors, amulets, and burial goods, revealing elite Egyptian life during the Middle Kingdom.

Ancient rock paintings in Botswana’s Gcwihaba Cave reveal dramatic hunting scenes, animals, and clues to hunter-gatherer life in the Kalahari over 35,000 years ago.

History is full of famous buildings that came surprisingly close to disappearing forever. Some were saved by passionate citizens, others by court rulings, landmark designations, or last-minute changes of heart. Today, these architectural treasures still stand as reminders that preserving the past often requires determined people willing to fight for it.

For all we've learned about our planet, there are still natural events that leave scientists scratching their heads. Researchers have developed strong theories for many of them, but a complete explanation remains out of reach. From glowing lights in the sky to mysterious sounds and moving rocks, these phenomena remind us there's still a lot left to discover.