Historical Objects

The world is full of mysteries that will never, ever be solved. And that’s what makes the world so exciting; you never know what strange discoveries await you beyond every corner!

Humans have always been cooking up brand new ways to slice, dice, hack, and stab. You definitely wouldn’t want to tangle with any of the historical swords in this gallery—especially the last one.

Weapon design is often meant to inspire fear, but occasionally it's just so goofy or strange that you wind up laughing. Such is the case with the weapons in this gallery, which include a scooter rifle, acoustic kitties, and harmonica guns.

Archaeology Review is the place to get news about archaeology, particularly that which exposes fake, fraudulent, and fantastic archaeological claims.

For as long as there have been civilizations on earth, man has been curious about his ancestors. Our need to connect to our past fuels the study of anthropology and the many important sites and artifacts uncovered through archaeology have opened our eyes to the lives of those tha

Some of these have more stamps on their passport than you do.

Have you ever wondered where some of history’s most important artifacts are kept? From the rifle used to assassinate John F. Kennedy to Anne Frank’s diary, it’s natural to assume they’re being kept safe in museums and the like. Still, memorable pieces of the past could be closer

They’re evidence of extraterrestrial visitation, time travelers or lost civilizations like Atlantis – or perhaps they’re here to show us that some ancient peoples were far more advanced than we think.

We lose things. That’s just how it goes. Sometimes the things we lose are trivial, and sometimes the things we lose were monumental, and forever shaped the course of history—even if we’ve since forgotten.

Do you know the most legendary mythical weapons in history? Mythology and storytelling have captivated our imagination for millennia.