A nicely written history of the finding and the decoding of the Rosetta Stone.

Learning module from the Big History Project on the topic of Life. Interactive site with video, text and photos to illustrate the concepts of diversity, what scientists know and what still remains a mystery.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students are asked to solve the mystery of what became of the two princes, Edward and Richard, who were sent to the Tower of London when their father died. Edward was in line to become king. Can you...

Describes the racist views of European imperialists when they encountered the ruins of Greater Zimbabwe. Also describes the archaeological history of the ruins and explores the question: who built them?

This site from Fordham University contains a description of the Cult of Cybele by the Epicurean poet Lucretius.

This undated photo provided by the Baltimore County Police Department shows Margaret Fetterolf, of Alexandria, Va., who family members say went missing in 1975. Baltimore County Police said new DNA testing showed Fetterolf was the girl...

A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct mammoth.

A look at fossil evidence that reveals life and ecological interactions of the extinct fan palm tree.

A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the flightless auk.

A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct gray whale.

A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the ankylosaurus.

Learn what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct seal-like allodesmus.

A detailed look at what fossil evidence unveils about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct American mastodon.

This website was the first one devoted to the mystery of the treasure on Oak Island, Nova Scotia and claims to have the most current and accurate information. Since 1795, many treasure hunters have tried to find treasure on Oak Island...

There is no end to the mysteries on this earth - witness the Plain of Jars in Laos. Where did they come from? What were they used for? Theories are provided as well as large pictures of the jars and areas in Laos.

In 1954, an Egyptian archeologist discovered an immense, beautifully crafted ship buried in pieces right beside the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Now fully reassembled, this extraordinary royal craft, one of the oldest planked vessels in the...

This site focuses on the Ancient Greek city of Eleusis, the Sacred Place of Demeter and one of the 5 sacred cities of Ancient Greece.

This is the full text of the novel The Green Eyes of Bast by Sax Rohmer, a paranormal mystery featuring Bast, an ancient Egyptian cat goddess. Rohmer is best remembered for his series of novels featuring the master criminal Dr. Fu Manchu.

When presented with the problem of hoards of illiterate commoners, English clergymen in the 11th century created plays to spread word about the Bible. Eventually, the plays moved out of the church and into the streets. Mindy Ploeckelmann...

[Free Registration/Login Required] The mystery of what happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke has gripped imaginations for centuries. Now archaeology may be able to provide answers before long. This article describes the history of the...

This site gives a listing and description of the typical elements usually found in gothic novels. It also provides a list of example vocabulary typically found in gothic novels.