Celebrating St. Patrick's Day is an annual tradition rich in cultural and religious meaning, lasting over a thousand years and celebrated by Irish people around the world. Here's how this holiday came to be.

The Untold History of St. Patricks Day

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day: A Look Back at the Origins

This unseen footage shows the true story behind the wild weekend that was the Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969. From Jimi Hendrix to other iconic performances, here's a nostalgic look back.

Rare Photographs From Woodstock 1969

Unseen Photos Reveal the Real Experience of Woodstock

Scientists recently discovered evidence of protein evolution before life, which challenges our understanding of the origins of life and has implications for the search for extraterrestrial life. Here's what we know.

Protein Evolution Precedes Life: A Breakthrough Discovery

New Discovery Suggests Evolution May Have Preceded Life Itself

The Ice Age has intrigued scientists for decades. How did our ancestors survive such a harsh and unforgiving time? A new study on ancient Europeans' DNA provided insight into this question and uncovered some unexpected findings.

The Surprising Fates of Ice Age Hunter-Gatherers

Ancient DNA Analysis Reveals Untold Truth About Our Ancestors

Prepare to journey through history - archaeologists recently uncovered a groundbreaking discovery in Girsu, the ancient Sumerian city situated in present-day Iraq. Here's what they found.

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Mesopotamian Palace 

Ancient Mesopotamian Palace Unearthed by Archaeologists

From George Washington's birthday to everything else, here are the necessary details you need to know about Presidents' Day and its incredible backstory.

The Relatively Unknown History of Presidents' Day

Exploring the Rich History of Presidents’ Day

A remarkable archaeological discovery in southwestern Kenya has revealed artifacts that were made in prehistoric times - but not by humans. Here's what we know.

Prehistoric Discovery Reveals Non-Human Tool Making Skills

Ancient Stone Tools Found, Likely Made by Humans Predecessors

Archeologists working in Egypt have uncovered what they believe to be the oldest and most complete Egyptian mummy on record. Here's what to know.

Oldest Archeological Discovery Made in Egypt

Archeologists Reportedly Discover Oldest Egyptian Mummy

The first lady's relationship with Kennedy's British ambassador, David Ormsby-Gore, was kept a secret - until decades later... Here's the untold story.

Jackie Kennedy Secret Romance With JFK's Friend

Jackie Kennedy Had a Secret Romance After JFK – & It Was With One of the President's Closest Friends

The remains of 10 surprisingly intact crocodiles were unearthed in an Egyptian tomb, most likely connected to the god Sobek. Here's a look at the recent archaeological discovery.

Archeologists Uncover Mummified Crocodiles in Egypt

2,500-Year-Old Mummified Crocodiles Discovered in Egypt

From Penicillin to Coca-Cola, these life-changing inventions would almost not have been if it weren't for these happy accidents! Here's a look back.

These Inventions Were Invented by Accident

Famous Inventions That Were Discovered Unintentionally

Everyone knows Lucille Ball, but not everybody knows about her life after filming stopped. Here's a rare look at the comedy legend's homes and her secret life within them.

Unseen Pictures of Lucille Ball at Home

A Rare Look at Lucille Ball's Life at Home Through Photos

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has announced that they will restore hundreds of the world's first sound recordings. Here's what to know about the news, which will pay tribute to Alexander Graham Bell.

The Smithsonian To Restore World's Oldest Recordings

The World's Oldest Recordings To Be Brought Back to Life

A new study is shedding insight into how a thousand years of farming from Indigenous people could be shaping the agriculture and environment of the future. Here's a look.

Indigenous People Likely Created the Amazon's 'Dark Earth' on Purpose

Was the Amazon's "Dark Earth" Created on Purpose?

A new study analyzing Paleolithic cave painting dots and lines believes to have found evidence of the first ever advanced human writing system. However, not everyone agrees. Here's a look.

Unique Stone Age Dots Believed To Be First Written Language

Are These Ancient Cave Dots the First Written Language?

Archeologists located a 4,281-foot-long tunnel beneath a temple in Taposiris Magna, discovered the tomb of a previously unknown queen, and unearthed complete mummy portraits this year alone...

Ancient Egypt Archeological Findings In 2022

Top Ancient Egyptian Findings of 2022

Saturnalia is an ancient Roman festival that took place around the winter solstice. Here is everything to know about the traditional holiday. 

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