For a long time, historians relied on Roman artwork and dramatic ancient texts to understand how wild animals were used in public spectacles. Bears, lions, and other predators appeared constantly in mosaics and writings—but there was always a lingering question about how literal those depictions really were. Were they exaggerated for effect, or did these events truly happen as described? A battered brown bear skull found in present-day Serbia has finally answered that question.

Flying first class is designed for those who demand the best the travel industry has to offer at 35,000 feet. This level of luxury caters to high-net-worth individuals who choose top airlines for an unmatched experience. Let’s rank ‘em up.

For a long time, the ancient Maya story followed a familiar script: powerful kings, stone monuments, and dynasties ruled almost entirely by men. Then archaeologists started carefully piecing together a badly eroded stone monument at the jungle-covered city of Cobá, and that script quietly fell apart. Hidden in fading hieroglyphs was the name of a woman who didn’t just exist alongside Maya power—she wielded it.

Recent DNA research pinpointed the identity of the people in China who suspended their dead in coffins from canyon cliffs , showing a direct genetic link to the historic Bo people.

How you behave onboard can dramatically affect your journey—for better or worse. Check out what makes your flight neighbors remember you fondly and what will land you in a Reddit story.

Santa won’t admit it publicly, but he has favorite states—and a few he quietly complains about to the reindeer before every landing. Based on real data and Santa’s notes, here’s how the states rank on the big man's nice and naughty list.