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A Look Beyond the Turkey: A Brief History of Thankfulness and Harvest

A Look Beyond the Turkey: A Brief History of Thankfulness and Harvest

As we enter into the hustle and bustle of the approaching holiday season, it's easy to forget that holidays aren't…

6 years ago

7 Archaeologists Who Were Real-Life Indiana Joneses

We see a character like Indiana Jones and think to ourselves that there cannot possibly be any archaeologists who were like…

9 years ago

Agloe: Fake Places That Only Exist to Catch Copycat Mapmakers

Have you ever been to Agloe, New York? You might not have, considering it was made up to throw fake…

9 years ago

9 Historical Mysteries Solved by Astronomy

Throughout history there have been strange moments that have happened that have been ensconced in mystery since they were first…

9 years ago

Halloween Decorating Project: In Praise of the Halloween Turnip and Brazen Heads

History geeks among us will know that the traditional carved vegetable of the Halloween season was not--as it is commonly…

10 years ago

Infographic: Looking for Life on Mars

We haven't found any little green men on Mars...yet. But that doesn't mean we haven't been looking. Check out this…

12 years ago

Five Ways To Geek Up Your Holiday Decorating

Every year it seems like the lights come out earlier. Returning from Thanksgiving festivities here in the US, we noticed…

13 years ago

Five Reasons You Need to Watch The Pillars of the Earth

So you might have noticed I've got a little thing for the Middle Ages. Be it Arthur or Charlemagne, Margery…

14 years ago

January 27th: A Great Day in Geek History

Believe it or not, yesterday was a rather important day, and not just because of the big announcement (or the…

14 years ago

Science Uncovers What Cleopatra and Neanderthals Had in Common

Courtesy of BBC news this morning, two particularly interesting stories that mix science, history, and… cosmetics. First up, let's talk…

14 years ago