People used magic to get out of Roman toilets alive and other revelations about daily life in ancient world
In fifth-century Europe, socks were usually worn by “holy” people to symbolize purity
As legend has it, Major Oak, one of the largest oak trees in England, sheltered Robin Hood and his Merry Men
The Jewel of Prague: The World’s Oldest Astronomical Clock in Use
Basques can breathe easier after Iceland abolishes old law calling for them to be killed on sight
The Stimulating Early History of Coffee
Nazi Germany invented Fanta after the U.S. severed the country’s connection to Coca Cola
New study shows Earth’s first trees had a more complex structure than trees today
Madame Tussaud narrowly escaped execution by guillotine during the French Revolution
Military kit of the common British soldier, from the 11th century to today
