historyFriday, July 17, 2026
Today's history coverage is dominated by two threads: the enduring mystery of Roman concrete gets a fresh clue from a latrine, and Maya astronomy gains its first named individual. Both stories shift what we thought we knew about ancient engineering and science.
Two stories today challenge assumptions about ancient technology and physical activity.
A 1,900-year-old latrine is the latest source of insight into Roman concrete's longevity. Researchers found that carbonation seals cracks, enabling self-healing, a mechanism that could inspire modern materials.
Bone analysis of mummified Egyptian princesses from 3,800 years ago shows they likely used bows and daggers actively, not just as burial ornaments. The evidence challenges assumptions about royal women's roles.
A rare direct link to a named Maya astronomer and a forensic ID of Philip II highlight how individual identities are emerging from the past.
For the first time, archaeologists have identified a named Maya astronomer, an eighth-century mathematician whose signature was found alongside calendar formulas at Xultun. It's a rare direct link to an individual in Maya science.
King Philip II of Macedon's remains have been conclusively identified by a lance wound to the knee, matching ancient accounts. The forensic evidence solves a decades-old debate over which tomb in Vergina holds Alexander the Great's father.
Rediscovered negatives and an accidental cave find show how history can resurface in unexpected ways.
Frank Hurley saved glass-plate negatives from Shackleton's sinking Endurance in 1915, defying orders to abandon them. A new book of the rescued images is revealing fresh details about the expedition.
A family holiday led to the accidental discovery of a large archaeological cave beneath a UK castle. Researchers say the undisturbed calcite floor suggests high potential for rewriting local history.
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LEGO® building instructions through time | LEGO® Historywww.lego.com
A look at the origin and meaning behind some of America’s most famous symbolswww.sbsun.com
A look at the origin and meaning behind some of America’s most famous symbolswww.pressenterprise.com
These 5 Unix ideas from the 1970s are why Linux still works so wellwww.howtogeek.comProspects for Palestinian statehood 'disappearing', former world leaders saywww.abc.net.au
The two former world leaders are demanding the international community heap more pressure on Israel to change course.
How Did People Stay Cool Before Air Conditioning?www.farmersalmanac.com
From sleeping porches to blocks of lake ice, Americans once used surprisingly clever ways to survive the hottest days of...
Mexico Recovers 27 Archaeological and Paleontological Pieces that Remained in Italycolombiaone.com
Mexico took another step in protecting its historical heritage after officially recovering 27 archaeological and paleontological pieces that had remained in Italy and had been seized during various operations against the illegal trafficking of cultural property. The handover took
The Booze Real Cowboys Used To Throw Back In The Old Westwww.thetakeout.com
A century of Old West-related pop culture suggests that cowboys drank whiskey when not riding or roping. But history notes a very different drink of choice.
Spy vs. Spywww.skeptic.com
What inspires people to betray their country? Dive into the secret world of espionage with Michelle Ainsworth’s review of two gripping new books. Explore the evolution of spying from ancient times to modern cyber warfare, and the dramatic escape of a KGB defector who exposed 1,00
Grab Your Mickey Mouse Ears! Disney Is Bringing Back A Truly ICONIC Show!allears.net
Disney is working on a fourth version of this iconic television series.
1993 Rock Concert in Argentina Featured a Surprise Domino's Delivery Onstageparade.com
The hard rock band's final stop on its record-breaking tour just hit a 33-year milestone.
The Narrow Focus on Babies Explains Britain’s Birth Rate Collapsedailysceptic.org
It seems counterintuitive, but the crabbed focus on babies goes some way to explaining Britain's demographic collapse, says Joanna Gray. We've lost sight of why we bother to reproduce ourselves. The post The Narrow Focus on Babies Explains Britain’s Birth Rate Collapse appeared f
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