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Egyptian man at microphones

Archaeologists in Egypt uncovered a cache of 225 ancient figurines with inscriptions that solved the mystery of an anonymous pharaoh's tomb.

Egyptian tombs usually announce their owners loudly. This one stayed silent for 86 years. Then, excavators found an army of ceramic servants arranged in stars, each one carrying the name nobody could find anywhere else.
January 16, 2026 Miles Brucker

British Foods Americans Get Totally Wrong

From full English breakfasts to sticky toffee pudding, discover 25 classic British foods Americans should have kept after declaring independence. This funny, food-filled travel article explores the UK dishes the U.S. left behind—and why they deserve a comeback today.
January 19, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Homo neanderthalensis, The Natural History Museum Vienna

An Ancient Child’s Bones Reveal Early Inbreeding Between Humans And Neanderthals

Some of the most important archaeological discoveries don’t make headlines right away. This story begins with bones uncovered nearly a century ago, quietly stored, studied, and debated. Only recently did new technology allow scientists to revisit them—and realize they may be telling a much bigger story about our ancient past.
January 19, 2026 Jesse Singer

Latest Surveys Reveal Why Americans Think Canada Is Better Than The United States

A new wave of surveys suggests Americans are rethinking how life compares across the border—and Canada keeps coming out ahead. This isn’t just casual opinion either; it’s backed by measurable differences that show up consistently in the data. The numbers point to a quiet but persistent shift in perception—and it’s happening faster than many realize.
January 19, 2026 Jesse Singer

Researchers at the ancient Greek city of Ephesus finally identified remains long believed to be those of Cleopatra’s sister.

Researchers finally established the identity of the remains found in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus.
January 16, 2026 Marlon Wright
a female tourist close up brown hair smile

Hidden Archaeological Sites That Tourists Walk Past Every Day Without Knowing

Discover hidden archaeological sites tourists walk past every day, from underground Roman ruins to ancient temples concealed beneath modern cities. For curious travelers who want deeper, more meaningful travel experiences, they might be closer than you think.
January 19, 2026 Carl Wyndham
Kogi

The isolated Kogi people left their mountain world for the first time to share a dire warning for the rest of humanity.

Far above Colombia’s Caribbean shoreline, the Kogi inhabit the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. They believe this mountain sustains the world’s balance, and their daily rituals are meant to keep it alive.
January 19, 2026 Miles Brucker
Amazon Rainforest

In 2024, archaeologists used light-detection technology to uncover a massive Amazonian city hidden in what was once believed to be untouched jungle.

Archaeologists reveal a 2,500-year-old network of ancient garden cities hidden beneath Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest, reshaping what we know about early urban life in the Amazon.
January 19, 2026 Allison Robertson
CostaRicaChallenges

Americans fled to Costa Rica en masse, but here's why they're coming back.

Costa Rica often appears as a permanent escape from high costs and daily stress. Once the glow of the sun-soaked beaches and friendly communities fades, long-term residents encounter challenges rarely mentioned in relocation stories.
January 15, 2026 Marlon Wright

The Latest Data Ranks The Best And Worst States To Retire In For 2026

Retirement dreams look very different depending on where you land. Using the latest CareScout 2026 retirement data, states were evaluated based on affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. Some longtime favorites slipped, others surged—and the results may challenge assumptions about where retirement dollars stretch the furthest.
January 15, 2026 Jesse Singer

I reclined my seat on a short flight and the person behind me got furious. Who’s actually in the wrong here?

You’re on a short flight, maybe 1–2 hours. Seat belt on, knees cramped, and suddenly you press the recline button. Simple, right? Not quite. Turns out that tiny motion has become one of the most debated actions in modern travel.
January 15, 2026 Jesse Singer
Tanis, Egypt

New evidence from the Tanis tombs suggests a pharaoh was buried in another king’s tomb, revealing a royal cover‑up.

Tanis, once a powerful Delta capital, has long fascinated archaeologists. Its royal necropolis yielded treasures nearly as famous as those from the Valley of the Kings, but a new discovery has flipped ancient burial customs on their head—and possibly revealed a royal cover-up.
January 14, 2026 Penelope Singh