If you’ve ever taken a train ride through North Carolina’s rolling hills or watched the sunset over an old railway bridge, you’ve seen the silent remains of a story few still tell—the story…
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was emblematic of its era's economic and cultural dominance, playing a significant role in global trade and, at times, the stealing of cultural artifacts. Established in 1602,…
For centuries, myths and folklore from nearly every corner of the world have hinted at something extraordinary beneath our feet. Stories about caves and burial chambers, vast underground cities, advanced civilizations, and realms…
In the early 19th century, a quiet yet radical shift in woodworking took place in a small Shaker community. It didn’t come from a prominent inventor or an industrial powerhouse but from a…
Sixty-six million years ago, a world-ending collision sent shockwaves across the Earth—literally. When the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs slammed into what is now the Yucatán Peninsula, it reshaped the planet in an…
The Walam Olum was once thought to be a crucial piece of Native American history, but it turns out it’s not true. Even though it was a fake, new DNA research is showing…
In the heart of Romania’s Neamț County, a forest long thought to be just another patch of European wilderness has quietly kept one of humanity’s oldest secrets. Thanks to cutting-edge technology and the…
The claim of a 500-million-year-old human-like footprint embedded in Cambrian-era rock formations has sparked considerable intrigue and debate. However, upon closer examination, this assertion conflicts with well-established scientific understanding of Earth’s biological and…
Back in 2021, a team of researchers digging around Kenya’s Turkana Basin stumbled onto something wild: a set of fossilized footprints they say are around 1.5 million years old. Scientists from Chatham University…
Let’s be clear - Christopher Columbus never set foot in what is now the United States. His four voyages (1492–1504) were mostly to the Caribbean, including islands like Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican…
It’s easy to forget that ancient giants once roamed the same dry creek beds we step across today. But every so often, the ground offers us a glimpse—just enough to remind us how…
Nestled in the humid lowlands of present-day Tabasco, Mexico, La Venta stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites of the Olmec civilization, often regarded as Mesoamerica's first great culture. Dating back…
Recent advancements in radar technology have unveiled intriguing subterranean structures beneath Egypt's Giza Plateau, sparking both excitement and skepticism within the archaeological community. Researchers from Italy and Scotland employed Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)…
The exploration community and countless fans worldwide are mourning the loss of Andrew Cross, affectionately known as the "Desert Drifter," who tragically passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 36.…
When people think about archaeology, it's easy to picture a movie scene — explorers brushing dust off ancient treasures, making history with every find. But in real life, it's way more complicated. One…
We’re only a few months into 2025, but archaeology has already delivered some jaw-dropping moments. Whether it’s ancient cities hiding beneath modern skylines or long-lost tombs finally giving up their secrets, the first…
The idea of lost civilizations sparks the imagination—and sometimes, science catches up to the stories. While legends like Atlantis and El Dorado have long stolen the spotlight, real sites with enormous historical potential…
The past is always speaking to us—it’s just waiting to be uncovered. That’s why I was incredibly moved by a recent documentary from WFSU Ecology, showcasing a dedicated team of researchers exploring underwater…
Hey there, and welcome! Ryan here, the founder of this project, and I’m incredibly excited to introduce you to what we’re building. Dinge is a movement designed to connect passionate history lovers with…