artifacts

Photographic mugshot of bushranger Ned Kelly

Daring Facts About Ned Kelly, Australia's Robin Hood

Ned Kelly was the lone survivor of the Kelly Gang’s final shootout—but despite suffering 28 injuries, fate had an even crueler twist in store for him.
January 23, 2025 Nikolas C.
Viking Ship Sailing on Serene Fjord, generated by AI

Archaeologists Discover 150-Year-Old Message In A Bottle

In 2024, archaeologists discovered a 150-year-old message in a bottle—and at first, they were unable to translate its strange runes.
January 3, 2025 Sarah Ng

Priceless Pieces Of History Destroyed By War

Humanity tries its best to safeguard our history, even during times of conflict. Unfortunately, our best efforts were not enough for these historical artifacts. Let's examine priceless pieces of history destroyed by war.
December 30, 2024 Jack Hawkins
James Dean's car and the Hope Diamond

The Most Haunted Artifacts Of All Time

Certain historical artifacts have unbelievably nightmarish backstories and chilling reputations—and sometimes, they're even downright haunted.
November 19, 2024 Sarah Ng
construction worker, The Outdoor Memorial of the African Burial Ground National Monument

Wild Historical Artifacts Found On Construction Sites

What's hiding beneath our feet? These construction sites led to the discovery of wild artifacts and remains that shed light on who came before us.
September 17, 2024 Sarah Ng

Wild Facts About Ned Kelly, The Last Outlaw

Opinions have never been united when it comes to Kelly; was he a misunderstood victim, or a notorious murderer who deserved what he got?
July 22, 2024 Kyle Climans


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