Flipboard 2025 World History

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.

The village hums softly, a mix of small shops, shaded streets, and laughter near the water. History isn’t on a plaque here; it’s woven into the way the houses stand and the sidewalks curve.

Israeli prisoners walked over an ancient mosaic for decades, never knowing what lay beneath their feet. Then came a routine prison expansion in 2005. Archaeologists discovered something extraordinary related to Jesus Christ.

In the ancient world, nobody had cranes or engines, but somehow, these civilizations raised stones the size of buses and built megastructures. They relied on brains, teamwork, tricks, and construction methods that still puzzle engineers today.

Most Americans know Old Faithful, but few understand the real Yellowstone story. It's a tale that stretches back thousands of years before park boundaries existed. The landscapes we marvel at today hold intriguing secrets.