Flipboard 2025 World History

Long before Denmark had shores or islands, a vast stretch of green plains joined Europe to Britain. Mammoths still roamed the north, and humans followed rivers that no longer exist. They hunted, built fires, and lived on land destined to sink beneath the rising sea.

Sometimes archaeology doesn’t require a dig site—it just needs a little weeding. That’s what happened when a New Orleans couple unearthed a mysterious stone in their backyard, only to discover it wasn’t just old—it was ancient. What followed was a globe-spanning investigation involving archaeologists, a viral news story, and one very misplaced Roman soldier.

You might not think ancient Egyptian art has anything to do with your modern-day hustle, but here’s a twist: while pharaohs were building empires, their artists were painting athletes in motion—tussling, training, competing.

Ancient civilizations approached passing differently. While today’s embalmers use just enough preservative for a dignified farewell, the Egyptians went all in. For them, passing to the afterlife required perfect preservation. And this find near Saqqara transports the process back to its origins. A rock-cut tomb had been turned into an industrial–style embalming/mummification area. It shows how ancient Egyptian undertakers combined incredible techniques to get the job done. Mummification and embalming weren’t the same, though. Modern embalming slows decay briefly for mourning and burial, using fluid preservatives and sometimes removing organs. Mummification, however, was a second step they took, aimed at achieving permanence and stopping decay entirely. Remember us saying Egyptians went all in? Well, they did, and mummification is all the proof we need.

The Zenú people built a flourishing civilization out of wild flood‑plain rivers and marshes in the remote regions of northern Colombia.

Bike wheels spin through fallen leaves as riders explore pristine trails. Bentonville wasn't always an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The change happened gradually. Now this Arkansas gem draws adventurers seeking vibrant autumn colors.

Hidden beneath pristine wrappings since around 1504 BCE, Amenhotep I’s face remained unseen until scientists used CT scans to reveal it. The breakthrough offered a hauntingly lifelike portrait of a pharaoh untouched by time, bridging ancient rituals with modern imaging technology.

In March 2025, a New Orleans couple unearthed an astonishing piece of history while gardening — a 1,900-year-old Roman gravestone missing since World War II. Their discovery sparked an international investigation linking an ordinary backyard to ancient Rome, wartime Europe, and modern-day archaeology.

Dust hung in the air, and hope clung to every traveler heading west. Life wasn’t easy, but it was raw and real. These were the moments that shaped everyday life on the rugged frontier.

Archaeologists have finally pinpointed the legendary site of the 7th-century Battle of al-Qadisiyah—thanks to declassified Cold War spy satellite imagery. Using CORONA satellite photos, researchers matched ancient canal systems and terrain features to historical chronicles, revealing where Muslim and Sassanian forces once clashed. Discover how cutting-edge technology and old spy data are rewriting one of the most pivotal moments in Islamic and Persian history.

Blaine Gibson has spent the last decade combing beaches for fragments of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, to find truth for the families of the missing passengers.

A Texas woman unknowingly bought a 2,000-year-old Roman bust for just $34.99 at a Goodwill store—only to discover it was an ancient artifact lost since World War II. Learn how experts traced the marble sculpture’s journey from a Bavarian museum to an Austin thrift shop and finally back to Germany in this extraordinary tale of art, history, and rediscovery.