Latest articles by Emily Staniforth
The worst droughts in US history
From the Middle Ages to today, North America has experienced a number of extremely dry periods.
Who was Charlemagne, the Carolingian Emperor of Europe?
Charlemagne was a king in the Middle Ages who changed European rulership as the founder of an empire
Remains of Aztec dwelling and floating gardens unearthed in Mexico City
The house and other finds, which date from the 13th to 19th centuries, show how the area was used and changed throughout the centuries.
The Roman Colosseum: Facts about the gladiatorial arena
reference The Colosseum has a rich and fascinating history that spans from ancient Rome to present day
Fertility cult complex discovered under Turkish home dates to the Iron Age
The relief, found on a wall panel in the underground complex, shows the integration of Neo-Assyrian culture into the Aramaic culture of Iron Age Turkey.
8,500-year-old stone houses are the oldest known structures in the UAE
The Neolithic structure is 500 years older than the oldest structure previously found in the Abu Dhabi islands.
Medieval cargo ship unexpectedly found during construction work in Estonia
A ship, uncovered by construction workers near Tallinn's Old Harbor in Estonia, is a rare find that can shed light on medieval shipbuilding.
Farmer unearths ancient statue of serpent-crowned goddess in Gaza
The statue of Anat, the goddess of love and war, was discovered by a farmer in his field and dates back to 2500 B.C.
Study of nearly 500 human pelvises reveals intestinal parasites plagued early UK
Human parasitic infection in the U.K. evolved over time and between regions due to changes in sanitation, according to research from the University of Oxford.
Anglo-Saxon royals were largely vegetarian
Meat-heavy feasts happened only occasionally among the Anglo-Saxons, two studies on skeletal remains and food lists reveal.
