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Historical Files Journey through the wonders of prehistory and ancient times.

11/11/2025

In medieval Europe, a pig was once found guilty of murder and formally executed by a judge.

In 1066, an invasion permanently changed England's language, blending Old English with Norman French to create the found...
11/11/2025

In 1066, an invasion permanently changed England's language, blending Old English with Norman French to create the foundation of modern English. This single conflict introduced an estimated 10,000 new words, altering how we speak to this very day.

11/11/2025

How a 1990s environmental shift saved historical trees from construction.

They were the tough-as-nails backbone of the Roman legions, men of immense authority and discipline. Yet, some of the mo...
11/11/2025

They were the tough-as-nails backbone of the Roman legions, men of immense authority and discipline. Yet, some of the most enduring stories about Centurions involve their encounters with a power far greater than Caesar's.

The moment the guns of the Great War finally fell silent.
11/11/2025

The moment the guns of the Great War finally fell silent.

11/11/2025

The historical movement that saved living landmarks from the bulldozer.

11/11/2025

A perfectly preserved 3rd-century Roman mosaic was found under an Italian vineyard after 100 years.

Centuries before God called Abraham to leave the city of Ur, its most famous resident was a powerful high priestess writ...
11/11/2025

Centuries before God called Abraham to leave the city of Ur, its most famous resident was a powerful high priestess writing hymns to a pagan moon god. This is the story of Enheduanna, the world's first known author.

11/11/2025

Apache girls trained in weaponry with boys, creating fierce defenders like the warrior Lozen.

Did you know there's a hidden world living inside of you? Scientists have discovered that for every human cell in your b...
11/10/2025

Did you know there's a hidden world living inside of you? Scientists have discovered that for every human cell in your body, there is roughly one microbial cell, a bustling community that influences your health, mood, and even your thoughts.

A 729-foot freighter and its crew of 29 vanished without a trace.
11/10/2025

A 729-foot freighter and its crew of 29 vanished without a trace.

11/10/2025

The Cyclopean walls of Italy were built with interlocking stones and no mortar.

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