Events

'Unknown life form' is the term scientists use to describe a 26-foot-tall fossil from 400 million years ago.
Prototaxites is a peculiar fossil that has baffled scientists for more than 165 years. It was odd even in appearance. It looked like a massive, leafless tree and reached a height of 26 feet.
By Francis Dami17 days ago in History
Central Italy has rediscovered ancient water tunnels.
The subterranean aqueduct that originally provided water to the Villa of the Casoni outside of Rome has been found and studied by archaeologists.
By Francis Dami17 days ago in History
Early farming's beginnings are rewritten by ancient climatic maps.
According to reconstructed maps, 12,000 years ago, the wild ancestors of wheat, barley, and rye roamed much smaller areas in West Asia than previously thought.
By Francis Dami17 days ago in History
In Spain, archaeologists have discovered a 2,200-year-old war elephant.
A 2,200-year-old elephant ankle bone has been discovered by archaeologists to be concrete proof of a Carthaginian war elephant.
By Francis Dami17 days ago in History
The Chilling Mystery of Kuru: The “Laughing Death” That Shocked the World
There are diseases… and then there are mysteries that haunt science for decades. Back in the 1930s, something terrifying was unfolding in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. Among the Fore people, a tribe of roughly 11,000 individuals, a strange illness was claiming around 200 lives every year.
By Areeba Umair17 days ago in History
Shaolin Temple Secrets Revealed: The Real Story Behind Shaolin Kung Fu
When most people hear Shaolin Kung Fu, they picture flying kicks, shattered bricks, and warriors who move like something straight out of a movie. Maybe even someone like Bruce Lee dominating the screen with lightning-fast strikes.
By Areeba Umair17 days ago in History
She Didn’t Ask to Be Famous. Director Timothy Hines explains why he’s bringing the story of WWII resistance fighter Hannie Schaft to the screen in The Red Head
Some people step into history by accident. Some step forward because they must. Hannie Schaft never wanted recognition. She never sought attention, power, or fame. In fact, if the Nazis had never captured her, the world might never have known her name. But she lived in a time when silence was complicity — and courage became a choice.
By Roy18 days ago in History
Chinese New Year 2026: Meaning, Traditions, Zodiac Signs & Celebration Guide
In the Chinese calendar, this is the most important day of the year, and on February 1 more than one billion people eat delicious meals with their loved ones. They watch colorful parades held in their respective areas and pray that the new year will prove to be blessed for them.
By Real content18 days ago in History
6 Ancient Legends That Were Surprisingly Real
Humans are natural storytellers. For thousands of years, myths and legends have ignited our imagination, fed our souls, and passed wisdom from one generation to the next. While many of these tales are just that, stories, some are rooted in real events, revealing fascinating truths about our planet and the universe.
By Areeba Umair19 days ago in History
6 Bizarre Taxes From History That Will Make You Thank Modern Life
Throughout history, taxes haven’t always been about income or property. Some levies were downright bizarre, targeting everyday life, personal habits, and even your body. From medieval England to ancient Rome, here are six of the strangest taxes ever recorded.
By Areeba Umair19 days ago in History
Basant
The sky would turn into a canvas of colors. Children and adults alike would rush to rooftops, their hands gripping the strings of vibrant kites that danced and twirled in the wind. The air smelled of fresh flour and sugar, of popcorn and excitement, and for a moment, the world seemed to forget everything but the thrill of flight. This was Basant a celebration that was more than just kites in the sky. It was a ritual, a prayer, a community gathering, and a festival of life itself.
By Muhammad Ayaan 19 days ago in History
Valentine's Day evolution includes Palentine and Galentine's Day
Valentin's Day has evolved February 14 is Valentine's Day. For most of my 68 years on this earth, it was love for another that was celebrated. Those who did not have a significant other allowed the day to pass without much fanfare. Today, there are options that were nto considered decades ago.
By Cheryl E Preston20 days ago in History