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Famous People

In this section, we shed light on some of the most famous and infamous people known throughout history, from powerful pharaohs, to emperors and empresses, acclaimed military leaders, or just regular civilians who’ve been thrown into the spotlight for great crimes or for heroic actions, leaving an indelible mark on the world.

Tomb of Christopher Columbus in Seville Cathedral.
12 October, 2024 - 14:55 Sahir

New Clues Finally Unravel Mysteries Surrounding Christopher Columbus’ Origins and Remains

One of history’s most controversial, reviled, and yet important figures, the first conquistador, Christopher Columbus, is the subject of a new scientific breakthrough, that could finally resolve two...
An AI image of Anne Boleyn, Queen of England.
7 October, 2024 - 12:30 Sylvia Barbara ...

“Lady Bergavenny”: Joanna Neville, Anne Boleyn or Eleanor Stafford? Decoding the Mystery

On 10th April 2016 the article published in the Sunday Time s and Mail Online claimed that a nineteenth-century engraving of a lost portrait of Anne Boleyn had been found on eBay by the best-selling...
Viking Kings of England and their Struggles For Power (video)
6 October, 2024 - 22:50 ancient origins

Viking Kings of England and their Struggles For Power (video)

The land of what is now England experienced profound transformations over the centuries, and one of the most significant was brought about by the arrival of the Vikings, particularly after the...
Chief Little Turtle & The Battle of Kekionga (Video)
6 October, 2024 - 00:32 ancient origins

Chief Little Turtle & The Battle of Kekionga (Video)

In October 1790, a significant event unfolded near what we now call the Lakeside neighborhoods of Fort Wayne—the Battle of Kekionga. At the heart of this clash was Chief Little Turtle of the Miami...
Orpheus charming the animals, mosaic.
1 October, 2024 - 20:51 Daniel Ganchev

Orpheus - Beyond the Mythological Veil

Born in Greek mythology, Orpheus is an ancient Thracian prophet, the founder of religious-philosophical teaching Orphism, and according to ancient authors he was also a singer, musician, and poet...
Modern adventurers have retraced the expeditions of famous historical explorers.
1 October, 2024 - 12:30 Alicia McDermott

Following in the Footsteps of Historic Explorers

The idea of venturing into the unknown, facing danger, and discovering something new has captivated people for centuries. From the great sea voyages of the Age of Discovery to the exploration of the...
Scientists Recreate the Face of 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep I
30 September, 2024 - 13:42 Gary Manners

Scientists Recreate the Face of 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep I

For the first time in 3,500 years, scientists have revealed a likeness of the face of Amenhotep I, the Egyptian pharaoh who founded the Valley of the Kings. This was made possible through a...
The Harrying of the North, by William the Conqueror
29 September, 2024 - 20:53 Aleksa Vučković

The Harrying of the North, by William the Conqueror

No conqueror is ever merciful. By rights of conquest, mercy is seldom shown to those being conquered. After all, it was long known in history that those who fear a new ruler will most often obey him...
The Battle of Alesia. Vercingetorix Throws Down His Arms at the Feet of Julius Caesar.
27 September, 2024 - 21:03 Robbie Mitchell

The Battle of Alesia: Rome Vs. Gaul, Caesar Vs. Vercingetorix

The Battle of Alesia, fought in 52 BC, was a defining moment in Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul. This clash pitted Caesar's Roman legions against the Gallic tribes united under the leadership of...
The elongated skull of a nobleman found in one of two lead-line sarcophagi interred in Notre Dame Cathedral.
26 September, 2024 - 17:34 ashley cowie

Identity of Notre Dame Nobleman with Elongated Skull Revealed

In the aftermath of the partial destruction of Notre-Dame cathedral in the fire of 2019, an intriguing discovery was made in the form of two lead-lined sarcophagi 65 feet below the cathedral’s floor...
The Lost Zapotec: Vibrant Mesoamerican Civilization of The Cloud People
23 September, 2024 - 22:04 mrreese

The Lost Zapotec: Vibrant Mesoamerican Civilization of The Cloud People

In the Valley of Oaxaca, located in the Southern highlands of Mesoamerica, an indigenous, pre-Columbian civilization, known as the Zapotec civilization or the “Cloud People”, flourished around 2,500...
The Rise of Constantine the Great: Rome's Savior and Reformer
21 September, 2024 - 20:35 Robbie Mitchell

The Rise of Constantine the Great: Rome's Savior and Reformer

In all of history, few figures have reshaped the world as profoundly as Constantine the Great. Born amidst the chaos of a divided Roman Empire, Constantine emerged not only as a formidable warrior...
Exploring the High-Tech Toolkit Used in Egypt - Exclusive Interview with Dr. Zahi Hawass
21 September, 2024 - 17:26 Dr Richard Marranca

Exploring the High-Tech Toolkit Used in Egypt - Exclusive Interview with Dr. Zahi Hawass

Dr. Zahi Hawass is likely the most famous archaeologist in the world at the moment. He’s active on a number of projects, sometimes traveling abroad to give a talk or leading groups around Egypt’s...
Selim I.
19 September, 2024 - 21:56 Robbie Mitchell

How Selim I Doubled the Size of the Ottoman Empire (Video)

Selim I, also known as Selim the Grim , reigned as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1512 to 1520 and oversaw a remarkable expansion of Ottoman territory. In just eight years, he expanded the empire’...
Dolazak Hrvata (Arrival of Croats), painting by Oton Iveković, representing the migration of Croats to the Adriatic Sea.
18 September, 2024 - 21:58 Aleksa Vučković

The Narentines, the Slavic Seafarers That Terrorized the Adriatic Sea

Most often, we know the Ancient Slavs as peaceful tribes of the steppes and woodlands, who excelled at animal husbandry and agriculture. But did you know that they were also skilled seafarers?...
Viking ships in the distance.
18 September, 2024 - 12:30 alexharvey

Forgotten Vikings: D-Listers of the Viking Age

The Viking Age is a perennial subject for many, a period of about three-and-a-half centuries where the fortunes of various countries across northern Europe were forged out of fire, fury, bloodshed,...
Ogedei Khan
17 September, 2024 - 22:08 dhwty

Ogedei Khan: Only His Death Could Save Europe from the Mongols

Ogedei Khan was the second Khagan (meaning ‘Great Khan’) of the Mongol Empire. He was the third son of Genghis Khan and succeeded his father in 1229. Ogedei continued to expand the Mongol Empire, a...
Pharaoh Psamtik I and the Fall of Ashdod
16 September, 2024 - 23:32 Aleksa Vučković

Pharaoh Psamtik I and the Fall of Ashdod

Pharaoh Psamtik I , who reigned during the 26th Dynasty of Egypt, was one of the most significant rulers in Egyptian history, leading the country out of a period of fragmentation and restoring its...
King Henry VIII's First Big Execution (Video)
15 September, 2024 - 23:02 Robbie Mitchell

King Henry VIII's First Big Execution (Video)

Edmund de la Pole, often overlooked in history, was once a significant figure during the early Tudor period. A member of the House of York, he became a focal point after the decline of Yorkist power...
Lysander: The Cunning Spartan Who Shaped an Era
15 September, 2024 - 21:12 Robbie Mitchell

Lysander: The Cunning Spartan Who Shaped an Era

Lysander, the brilliant and ambitious Spartan general, was a force who redefined the course of Greek history. As the mastermind behind Sparta's decisive victory in the Peloponnesian War , he...
A statue of Harihara, the half Shiva, half Vishnu god. The statue is a mortuary deified portrayal of Raden Wijaya.
12 September, 2024 - 21:04 dhwty

How a Javanese King Defeated One of the Most Powerful Rulers of the Mongols

Raden Wijaya (known also as Nararya Sangramawijaya) was the founder of the Majapahit Empire. Apart from being remembered as the man who established the Majapahit Empire, Raden Wijaya is also known...
Opening of the silver tomb of St. Teresa of Ávila; portrait of St. Teresa of Ávil
12 September, 2024 - 14:40 Nathan Falde

Body of St. Teresa of Avila in Almost Perfect Condition 442 Years After Her Death

For the first time in 110 years, the tomb of St. Teresa of Avila, who died in 1582, was opened to allow medical experts and scientists to examine her remains. Even though she has been encased inside...
Marble statue of Antonia Minor.
11 September, 2024 - 12:30 MartiniF

Antonia, Life and Death of the Matriarch of Rome

In 40 BC, Mark Antony married Octavia , sister of Octavian (later known as Emperor Augustus). It was a political marriage approved by the Roman Senate to strengthen the alliance between Octavian and...
Sardis, the Ancient Capital of Lydia Made Famous by Croesus
9 September, 2024 - 20:50 Aleksa Vučković

Sardis, the Ancient Capital of Lydia Made Famous by Croesus

The region of Anatolia in Asia Minor was once a vibrant hub of Hellenistic culture, filled with many bustling cities that were formed by Greek colonists in the dawn of their civilization or...

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