Tag: history

March 17, 2026 at 3:48 pm

Elephant Bone Found In Spain May Be The First Physical Evidence Of War Elephants Being Used In The Region 2200-Years-Ago

I can’t imagine seeing an elephant running toward me in a battle. Terrifying.

March 17, 2026 at 9:48 am

New Study Says That A Significantly Higher Risk Of Pregnancy Complications In Neanderthals May Have Contributed To The Extinction Of Their Species

A high maternal fatality rate in pregnancy made the survival of Neanderthals difficult.

March 16, 2026 at 9:48 am

Snake Oil Has Become A Term Meaning A Scam Treatment That Doesn’t Work, But Interestingly, The Original Snake Oil Likely Had Significant Benefits

This makes me want to give real snake oil a try to see if it works.

March 12, 2026 at 9:55 am

Ancient Native American Tribes Used The Same Rock Painting Style For Nearly 4000 Years, Conveying Complex Beliefs And History

That is an estimated 175 generations of painters in this indigenous tribe.

March 11, 2026 at 4:48 am

There’s Amazing History In Every Area, Including A Once Beautiful Community Sitting On The Beach Just Past LAX

Modern facilities like airports need lots of room, which used to be neighborhoods.

March 4, 2026 at 9:49 am

Check Out The Impressive First Map Of America, Completed Around 1500 CE And Largely Unknown Until 1832

Maps like this are an important piece of history.

February 26, 2026 at 9:49 am

A Popular Beauty Trend During The Renaissance Using Cerussite May Have Been Attractive, But It Was Also Extremely Dangerous

Beauty trends can be dangerous.

February 25, 2026 at 12:55 pm

The Climate Change Debate Has Been Going On Far Longer Than Most People Realize, And One Of The Earliest Arguments Against Man-Made Climate Change Is Still One Of The Most Common Today

Can’t we all agree that reducing the emissions of any gasses into the atmosphere is a good thing?

February 18, 2026 at 12:55 pm

New Study Shows That Domestic House Cats Haven’t Been Around Nearly As Long As Previously Believed

Is it any surprise that the ancient Romans loved cats just as much as we do?

February 13, 2026 at 8:55 am

Granddaughter Looked At Her Grandparents’ Tax Return From 1949 And Their Bill Was Only $712

Times sure have changed…

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Elephant Bone Found In Spain May Be The First Physical Evidence Of War Elephants Being Used In The Region 2200-Years-Ago

New Study Says That A Significantly Higher Risk Of Pregnancy Complications In Neanderthals May Have Contributed To The Extinction Of Their Species

Snake Oil Has Become A Term Meaning A Scam Treatment That Doesn’t Work, But Interestingly, The Original Snake Oil Likely Had Significant Benefits

Ancient Native American Tribes Used The Same Rock Painting Style For Nearly 4000 Years, Conveying Complex Beliefs And History

There’s Amazing History In Every Area, Including A Once Beautiful Community Sitting On The Beach Just Past LAX

Check Out The Impressive First Map Of America, Completed Around 1500 CE And Largely Unknown Until 1832

A Popular Beauty Trend During The Renaissance Using Cerussite May Have Been Attractive, But It Was Also Extremely Dangerous

The Climate Change Debate Has Been Going On Far Longer Than Most People Realize, And One Of The Earliest Arguments Against Man-Made Climate Change Is Still One Of The Most Common Today

New Study Shows That Domestic House Cats Haven’t Been Around Nearly As Long As Previously Believed

Granddaughter Looked At Her Grandparents’ Tax Return From 1949 And Their Bill Was Only $712

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