1910: The Discovery Moment of King’s Menkaure and his Queen’s Khamerernebty Statue
The moment of the great discovery of statue of King Menkaure (Mycerinus) and his wife Khamerernebty in the Temple of the King Menkaure Valley in …
9,000-year-old double burial with shaman and infant reveals family mystery through genetic analysis
Recent genetic research has challenged previous assumptions and revealed fascinating details about the woman’s identity, her potential role as a shaman, and the extended familial …
The Real Story Behind “Rock-a-Bye Baby”
The lullaby Rock-a-Bye Baby is one of those timeless melodies, sung softly to soothe generations of children to sleep. Its gentle rhythm and simple lyrics …
Incredible shot of bison in Yellowstone National Park
How To Get This Shot: Yellowstone Bison With Snow-White Background Bison symbolize so much about the wild spaces of North America. Not only are they …
Hammer-Headed Bat Facts (Big-Lipped Bat)
The hammer-headed bat is a real animal, and its scientific name (Hypsignathus monstrosus) references its monstrous appearance. Indeed, websites and social media describe the hammer-headed …
The Story Behind The Painting of a Young Woman Breastfeeding an Old Man in a Prison Cell
This painting of a young woman breastfeeding an old man in a prison cell was sold for Euros 30 million. The painting may look perverse …
When the Perfect Spine Was Crowned: The Bizarre Tale of the 1956 “Mr. and Miss Lovely Vertebra” Contest
In the annals of quirky history, some stories are so strange they seem like fiction. Picture this: It’s May 1956. The setting is the grand …
“The Museum of Teeth,” an incomplete collection. Essay by Emily Woodworth.
“Over the years I have discovered that they are actually sneaky, nomadic little creeps.” In the drawer beside her sock drawer, my mom keeps a …
Did Giants Once Walk the Earth?
Were There Ever Giants on Earth? Legends throughout the world have spoken of a race of giants that once walked the Earth. The Holy Bible …
HMS Victory’s fore topsail goes on display
Nelson’s fore topsail goes on display at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth for a limited time this summer. Even as the …