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Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II's 'handsome' face revealed in striking reconstruction
By Tom Metcalfe published
Scientists have used facial reconstruction techniques to show what the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II looked like in his prime.
Human and Neanderthal brains have a surprising 'youthful' quality in common, new research finds
By Stephen Wroe published
Modern humans have a youthful brain, and this "Peter Pan syndrome" is also seen in Neanderthals.
Xerxes, the god-king of Ancient Persia, in All About History 125
By Jonathan Gordon published
Inside All About History 125: Learn how Xerxes I overcame rebels and plots to claim his throne and dominate West Asia.
30 incredible sunken wrecks from WWI and WWII
By Tom Metcalfe published
A look at some of the most notable underwater wrecks from WWI and WWII.
10 amazing things we learned about our human ancestors in 2022
By Laura Geggel published
From when our ancient relatives began walking on two feet to the first known medical amputation on Homo sapiens, here's what we learned in 2022 about our human ancestors.
The most famous Bigfoot sightings
By Patrick Pester published
Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is one of North America's most enduring legends, with thousands of people claiming to have seen the giant ape-like creature. Here are the most famous Bigfoot sightings.
What does love do to your brain?
By Michele Meyer published
Love stimulates the release of hormones such as oxytocin in certain brain regions.
How the Christmas tree tradition came to be
By Troy Bickham published
Evergreens have long served as symbols of the perseverance of life during the bleakness of winter, and the promise of the sun’s return.
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