With a passion for reading beauty labels of the past and present, Erin Griffey is leading a team of researchers in a new study. Here's what to know about the Beautiful Chemistry Project, which focuses on ingredients through the centuries and how to recreate them.

Researchers Attempt To Recreate Renaissance Beauty Products

A Look Inside Beauty Secrets From the Renaissance

Archeologists in Cairo have uncovered an ancient Egyptian temple belonging to the sun cult. Destroyed thousands of years ago, here's what to know about the archaeological discovery.

Ancient Sun Temple Discovered Near Cairo 

Sun Cult’s Ancient Temple Uncovered in Cairo

The young Jewish Girl, Anne Frank, who hid from the Nazis in a small attic with her family, wrote in her diary until she was captured. Here's a look back at the Holocaust victim's famous memento.

Seventy Eight Years Ago, Anne Frank Wrote Her Last Entry

78 Years Ago, Anne Frank Penned Her Last Diary Entry

A tomb belonging to a commander was found alongside fascinating artifacts in the largest embalming cache ever discovered in Egypt. Here's what to know about the historical finding.

Tomb Belonging to Ancient Mercenary Found In Egypt

Ancient Tomb Belonging to Egyptian Commander Found

A look at the history of the Ancient Maya has helped researchers understand why the civilization collapsed - and how we could learn from their mistakes. Here's what we know.

Ancient Maya Collapsed Due to Climate Change

We May Finally Know Why Ancient Maya Collapsed

The parents of Swedish marvel Barbro Karlén didn't believe her when she claimed her real name was "Anne Frank." But years later, they made a shocking discovery that finally revealed the truth. Here's her story.

Young Girls Claims to Be Anne Frank's Reincarnation

After Years of Claiming To Be the Reincarnation of Anne Frank, Young Girl Faces Chilling Truth

A recurring threat to ancestral Pueblo societies played a major role in shaping their culture over the span of eight centuries. Recent investigations in the Southwest of the United States have given researchers an idea of why that is so. Here's what they found.

Ancestral Pueblo Societies Also Faced Climate Change

How Climate Change Impacted the Ancestral Pueblo People

A team of researchers has recently discovered three large jars used by the ancient Romans for wine production in the 1st-2nd century BCE. Thanks to their hard work, we now know how winemakers in the region used to produce the alcoholic beverage. Here's what researchers found. 

Researchers Discover Jars Used to Make Ancient Roman Wine

3 Jars Have Unlocked Secrets About Ancient Roman Wine

Here's an official guide to the complicated history behind July Fourth and why we perhaps should be celebrating two days earlier.

The Surprising History Behind July Fourth

The Complicated History Of July Fourth

Prehistoric artifacts dating back approximately 600,000 years have recently been discovered in Britain. According to scientists, they were probably the work of the prehistoric human species homo heidelbergensis. Here's what we know.

Earliest Human Activity Discovered in Britain

600,000-Year-Old Discovery Reveals Britain's Oldest Inhabitants

A metal detectorist has recently unearthed a Norwegian coin from the Viking Age in Hungary. Researchers are now planning further metal detection in the region, hoping to find more fascinating artifacts. Here's what we know.

Researchers Uncover Silver Coin Featuring Viking King 

Ancient Viking Coin Unearthed in Hungary

These nostagic photos dating all the way back to 1913 prove that the kitchen was and always will be the heart of the home! Here they are.

Vintage American Kitchens Throughout History

Then & Now: Rare Photos of American Kitchens Throughout the Years

For nearly 50 years, Denmark and Canada fought over Hans Island. Now, the two nations have finally signed an agreement to share the land. Here's the history of how the island led to the infamous "Whisky War."

The Story of Hans Island's "Whisky War"

The History of Canada and Denmark’s Whisky War

Life in Medieval Europe was quite different from how we do things today - including their medical practices. Turns out, Europeans historically used mummies from ancient Egypt to make medicine for the sick. Here's how they did it. 

Medieval Europe Used Mummies to Make Medicine 

Europe’s Untold History With Egyptian Mummies

The more we research our own history on this planet, the more discoveries we make and questions we uncover. One recent study has revealed that a 65,000-year-old cave in Spain was used by Neanderthals to create art! Here's what we know.

This Ancient Cave Was Used by Neanderthals

This Ancient Cave Is a 65,000-Year-Old Art Gallery

An Arizona man moved into a new property, only to find out there was a secret treasure buried away in his backyard. Here's John Sims' story.

Man Finds Mysterious Shelter In Backyard

After Hearing a Rumor, Arizona Man Makes Amazing Discovery in His Backyard

This year, it will mark 100 years since the Lincoln Memorial was founded in Washington D.C. Here is the history behind the infamous site.

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