Historical Files

12/02/2025

What do elongated skulls on these ancient Maya figurines tell us about their culture?

12/02/2025

In 1934, German chemist Ida Noddack proposed a theory that would change the world, only to have it dismissed as 'crazy.' She was the first to suggest the idea of nuclear fission, but her peers ignored the revolutionary concept. Four years later, her 'crazy' idea was proven correct, ushering in the atomic age.

12/02/2025

Could you imagine a citys soundtrack being the groan of giant wooden waterwheels?

12/02/2025

12/02/2025

In 1994, NASA asked a 12-year-old girl to name the first Mars rover after a hero. She chose Sojourner Truth, a former slave who traveled America armed with her faith in God.

That little rover, the size of a microwave, went on to conquer the Red Planet.

12/02/2025

A toxic smog killed 12,000 Londoners in just five days, leading to historic environmental reform.

12/01/2025

Many believe the sandwich came from an 18th-century gambler, but its true origin is far older and more meaningful. The story you've heard is not the whole truth.

12/01/2025

From King David's worship to the Salvation Army's street revivals, the humble tambourine has a powerful story that many have forgotten. This simple instrument has been used for thousands of years to celebrate victory and praise. Its journey from the shores of the Red Sea to the modern stage is a piece of history worth knowing.

12/01/2025

Walt Disney’s final vision wasn't just a theme park; it was a plan for a real, functioning utopian city. After his death in 1966, that dream was set aside for the theme park we know today.

12/01/2025

Blackfoot myths show how ancient stories ensure cultural survival; how do our own stories guide us?

12/01/2025

One of history's greatest warriors had a partner who was not a person, but a horse so legendary a city was named after him. Alexander the Great's horse, Bucephalus, was a fierce stallion that only a young Alexander could tame. Their unbreakable bond lasted until the horse's death in battle, creating a legendary tale of loyalty.

12/01/2025

The massive stone walls of Great Zimbabwe were built entirely without mortar, but what held them up?