Power in the hands of certain women gained a sharp edge once control rose above any sense of safety. Their reigns carried bold choices and harsh moves that sparked struggles that reshaped the lands they ruled for generations to come.
In early 2025, archaeologists uncovered an unknown pyramidal structure at the Chupacigarro site in Peru’s Supe Valley shedding new light on the Caral civilization, often described as the oldest in the Americas.
Archaeologists have discovered a vast network of ancient irrigation canals near Eridu in Iraq, regarded as the world’s oldest city. The discovery is an amazing window on how early agriculture supported the growth of civilizations.
Historians have finally deciphered ancient scrolls that reveal Plato’s secret burial place—and his bizarre last words.
Ohio's Hopewell mounds are monuments to one of North America’s great prehistoric cultures. Constructed between 100 BCE and 400 CE, they reveal a society rich in artistry, ceremony, and long-distance trade eons before European contact.
There are lots of historical "facts" that people still believe in. Think you know how the pyramids were built? Did Einstein really struggle with math? Get ready—we’re about to change your perspectives on history.
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