Category: HISTORY

June 23, 2025 at 12:55 pm

When Boston Turned Red: The Bizarre Snowstorm Of The 1930s

Dust storm in 1935

Protecting the environment is not a local issue.

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June 19, 2025 at 9:48 am

Analysis Of Portuguese Fossil Proves Flowers Have Been Brightening Up Our Planet For Two Million Years Longer Than Previously Thought

A field of tulips

It’s heartening to know that the dinosaurs might have frolicked among the blooms.

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June 18, 2025 at 12:55 pm

Northern Ache Tribe Is The Only Known Community Of People Known Not To Sing To Infants Or Dance, And Also To Have Lost The Knowledge Of How To Make Fire

Mom singing to baby

It is hard to imagine people living without dance, fire, or singing to children.

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June 17, 2025 at 12:55 pm

Venera Spacecraft Destined For Venus In 1972 Crashed Back To Earth May 10th, 2025, Bringing Renewed Attention To The Remarkably Successful Soviet Missions

Venera 4 Spacecraft

The Venera missions were incredibly successful. 

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June 17, 2025 at 9:48 am

Study Shows That Neanderthals Were Significantly More Intelligent Than Previously Believed, And Were Able To Reliably Make Quality Tools

Neanderthal making tools

They were not only able to make sharp stones, but were quite sharp themselves. 

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June 14, 2025 at 3:48 pm

New Genetic Study Locates Migratory Hub For Homo Sapiens 60,000 Years Ago

The Middle East on a globe

This study could be pivotal in our understanding of when, how, and why our ancestors embarked on their big move.

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June 13, 2025 at 3:48 pm

Think Leap Years Are Confusing? The “Year Of Confusion” Added In An Extra 80 Days To The Year, Making It The Longest Year On Record.

Statue of Julius Caesar

An appropriate name for a truly crazy year.

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June 6, 2025 at 3:48 pm

New Study Finds That Ancient Spears Aren’t As Old As Previously Thought, But Are Still Likely Used By Neanderthals To Hunt Horses

Image of Schoningen spears

These types of advancements that help to push our ancestors forward. 

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June 3, 2025 at 3:48 pm

A New Study Sheds Light On How The Parthenon Actually Looked Thousands Of Years Ago When People Came To Honor The Goddess Athena

Parthenon with tourists

This darker Parthenon is more impressive than one that is all lit up.

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May 31, 2025 at 12:55 pm

Sacred Geometry Trend Has Roots In Ancient Tradition, But With Very Different Meaning

the highly decorated geometric motifs of a building ceiling.

These shapes are fun and pretty, but they don’t necessarily hold the keys to the universe. 

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