Eleanor of Castile was a spunky 13th century Queen of England who was as hated as she was headstrong. Known contemporarily to some as the Shadow Queen, her life was a dramatic one—full of war and conflict—but also of wealth and true love.
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.
The Roman world saw Caligula as unhinged. But a closer look at his medical references reveals something unexpected. Dismissed for centuries as a mad emperor, his story may hide details far more intricate.
New research has shed new light on the origins of the Carnac megaliths in France, making them perhaps the oldest monumental structures in Europe.
In Belgium, King Leopold II was hailed as the “Builder King” for his wondrous works. But overseas, in the Congo Free State, lay the horrific truth: Leopold was more of a butcher than a builder.
New age dating of a boomerang found in a Polish cave has archaeologists abuzz that it could be the oldest boomerang on Earth.
Some historical figures are undeniably larger than life—both in presence and reputation. Anna Haining Swan Bates was one such figure, celebrated not only for her remarkable personality but also for her title as “The Largest Woman in the World.”
Well, his nickname says it all: He was Edward the Black Prince, not Edward the Black King. But despite that spoiler, Edward endures as one of the most (in)famous royal commanders in European history, gaining a record of violent conquests and romantic scandals without ever actually sitting on the throne.
In 1877, after battles and broken promises, a Lakota band crossed into Canada. Led by Sitting Bull, they sought safety beyond the reach of the US as seen in pictures.
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