7 million years ago, our earliest relatives took their first steps on 2 feet By Charles Q. Choi published 25 August 22 The arm and leg bones suggested an upright stance.
Broken fortress discovered under 'mega-monument' burial mound in Cyprus By Donavyn Coffey published 24 August 22 Archaeologists in Cyprus have unearthed a broken rampart, or a part of a defensive wall, under a massive burial mound.
1,000 years ago, a woman was buried in a canoe on her way to the 'destination of souls' By Tom Metcalfe published 24 August 22 A young woman buried in Patagonia up to 1,000 years ago was placed in a ceremonial canoe to represent her final journey into the land of the dead, according to a new study.
Sacred chickens, witches and animal entrails: 7 unusual ancient Roman superstitions By Tom Metcalfe published 23 August 22 Here are seven unusual superstitions of the ancient Romans and what they may have meant.
Book of the Dead: The ancient Egyptian guide to the afterlife By Owen Jarus published 22 August 22 The "Book of the Dead" served multiple functions, including helping ancient Egyptians in the afterlife.
Pottery, swords and jewelry: Rich Stone Age and early medieval graves found in Germany By Stephanie Pappas published 19 August 22 Archaeologists have found one Stone Age and 140 early medieval graves filled with artifacts in Germany.
21 of the worst epidemics and pandemics in history By Owen Jarus, All About History published 18 August 22 Disease outbreaks have ravaged humanity from prehistory to modern times, sometimes changing the course of history and even wiping out entire civilizations.
'Magical' rock crystals found at Stone Age ceremonial site in England By Tom Metcalfe published 17 August 22 Neolithic people sprinkled the crystals over burials.
The Aztec Empire: History, maps, religion and fall By Tom Garlinghouse published 16 August 22 The Aztec Empire flourished in the Valley of Mexico between A.D. 1325 and 1519 and was the last great civilization before the arrival of the Spanish in the early 16th century.
The 5 craziest ways emperors gained the throne in ancient Rome By Tom Metcalfe published 15 August 22 Being the emperor of Rome was a risky business. But merely gaining the imperial throne could be difficult, too.
Antikythera mechanism: Ancient celestial calculator By Owen Jarus published 13 August 22 Here's what researchers know about the ancient Antikythera mechanism, a celestial-tracking device discovered in a shipwreck off a Greek island.
Mary vs Elizabeth: The battle of the Tudor queens in All About History 120 By Jonathan Gordon published 12 August 22 Inside All About History 119: Discover the conflict between the Tudor sisters that informed the reigns of Mary I and Elizabeth I of England
What are the nuclear codes? By Stephanie Pappas published 12 August 22 The nuclear codes carried by the president at all times don't launch an attack directly, but they prove the president's authority to drop the big one.
Is Nazi gold real? By Martin McGuigan published 12 August 22 Nazi soldiers looted numerous valuable items and tons of gold, but the chances of locating buried treasure are tiny.
Rubber balls used in famous Maya game contained ashes of cremated rulers, archaeologists claim By Owen Jarus published 11 August 22 An archaeologist claims that Maya rulers' cremated remains were used to make rubber balls for use in Mesoamerican ballgames.
Rare 400-year-old ship found in German river is a stunningly preserved 'time capsule' By Tom Metcalfe published 10 August 22 The ship didn't capsize, but "sank almost standing."
37,000-year-old mammoth butchering site may be oldest evidence of humans in North America By Harry Baker published 10 August 22 But some experts are skeptical about the new findings.
Twin 'grumpy mouth' reliefs of Olmec contortionists discovered in Mexico By Jennifer Nalewicki published 10 August 22 Researchers have found two reliefs in Mexico that are tied to the ancient Olmec civilization.
What is genocide? By Tom Metcalfe published 9 August 22 Acts of genocide — trying to partially or completely destroy an entire people or group — have been committed countless times throughout history.
Treasure trove of gold and jewels recovered from a 366-year-old shipwreck in the Bahamas By Jennifer Nalewicki published 8 August 22 A treasure trove of gold coins and jewels has been recovered from a 350-year-old shipwreck in the Bahamas and will be part of a new museum exhibition.
