Browse our collection of 29 History stories, satire, and commentary
When the lucky Polish angler felt a tug on his line in the Vistula River, his first thought was “flounder.” His second thought was “flounder is gettin...
Sarah Johnson
8/7/2025
Archaeologists in southern Turkey have lifted the veil on a 1,600-year-old spiritual bouncer: a mosaic threshold at the entrance to Church No. 1 in th...
8/3/2025
Imagine waiting 1,900 years for your paycheck to clear—only to have it plow-scattered across an English turnip field. That’s more or less what happene...
8/1/2025
Scientists scanning the Fox River for one 19th-century wreck stumbled upon another—145 years after it vanished in flames.Using a high-resolution Swedi...
Air travel today often feels like a cramped race from point A to B, but there was a time when flying was the epitome of elegance and sophistication. R...
7/29/2025
In a stunning revelation from the heart of Italy, archaeologists have uncovered a 2,600-year-old tomb, miraculously untouched by looters, offering a p...
7/28/2025
In a revealing new biography, Jackie Kennedy reportedly confronted her husband, President John F. Kennedy, over his rumored connection with Hollywood ...
7/27/2025
Hey there, folks! Get ready to dive into a slice of Americana with this week’s American Culture Quiz. It’s a fun, brain-tickling journey through the q...
In a stunning turn of events, a sprawling Ancient Roman settlement has been unearthed in the picturesque Cotswold region of Gloucestershire, England, ...
7/25/2025