ANCIENT HISTORY

Medieval Japan’s Real-Life Robin Hood Met A Devastating End

Like Robin Hood, Ishikawa Goemon robbed from the rich and gave to the poor — or did he? ...

20 Forgotten Facts About Julius Caesar's Rise To Power

Julius Caesar is a towering historical figure, yet much about his meteoric rise to power is little-known. ...

Historians Examine The Ruthless Rise To Power Of China’s Only Empress

Wu Zetian’s rise through the ranks to become the most powerful woman in China came at a terrible cost. ...

A Mummy Uncovered In An Ancient Egyptian Tomb Had A Strange Feature That Astonished Archaeologists

This mummy newly discovered in an ancient Egyptian burial ground has a mind-blowing feature. ...

Metal Detectorist Digs Up An Object And Shrieks — Then He Learns He’s Uncovered A Lost Treasure

An amateur metal-detecting enthusiast hit the jackpot one day as he explored a field in England. ...

The Scottish Monarchy Once Feared It Was Being Attacked By Witches

When James VI ordered the North Berwick witch trials, it sparked a deadly outbreak of mass hysteria. ...

20 Ancient Cults With Gruesome Rituals That Wouldn’t Ever Fly Today

History is full of strange cults that took their beliefs to the most extreme, gruesome levels imaginable. ...

Experts Uncover A Lavish Pompeii Estate Owned By Two Former Slaves Who Became Staggeringly Wealthy

The House of the Vettii was one of Pompeii’s finest homes — but its owners had not always been rich men. ...

Attila The Hun Was The Most Feared Man On Earth, But An Unlikely Threat Caused His Demise

Attila the Hun was a merciless warrior, but what killed him was a long way from armed combat. ...