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9 Best History RSS Feeds in 2026
9 feeds from 9 sites tagged “history”, ranked by how many people follow each one in their readers, how often it posts and how recently. The list moves as the feeds are checked, every few hours at least.
- 1HeritageDailyLatest archaeology news, archaeological discoveries from across the globeLast post 24 Sept
- 2Archaeology MagazineA publication of the Archaeological Institute of AmericaLast post 24 Sept
- 3HistoryExtraLast post 24 Sept
- 4World History EncyclopediaThe free online history encyclopedia with fact-checked articles, images, videos, maps, timelines and more; operated as a non-profit organization.Last post 24 Sept
- 5History TodayLast post 24 Sept
- 6Atlas ObscuraNew wonders and curiosities added to the Atlas.Last post 24 Sept
- 7JSTOR Dailyfrom JSTOR, nonprofit library for the intellectually curiousLast post 24 Sept
- 8Smithsonian Magazine: HistoryRSS feed for HistoryLast post 24 Sept
- 9The Public Domain ReviewThe Public Domain ReviewLast post 23 Sept
Latest history posts
Celtic weapons discovery sheds light on Iron Age Hungary
Archaeologists working near Erdőbénye have discovered a Celtic spear and shield fittings among a collection of Iron Age artefacts, providing new evidence of Celtic communities in north-eastern Hungary during an era marked by migration, warfare and expansion across Europe. This content was…
Mysterious giant stone circles discovered high in Argentina’s Andes
A previously unknown complex of large geometric stone structures has been discovered in the remote Cordillera del Tigre in Argentina, prompting an international archaeological investigation into its origins and purpose. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023…
Treasure trove of gold, silver and foreign currency unearthed in Polish city
Nearly 400 objects, including jewellery, gold ornaments, silverware, watches, Judaica and foreign currency, have been discovered during construction work in Włocławek, Poland. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023 - HeritageDaily
Connell Lake Dam in Ketchikan, Alaska
The Connell Lake dam is an imposing, almost gothic structure. Weather-worn and cracked in places, it blocks fish passage on Ward Creek. Frequently flagged by federal agencies like NOAA Fisheries, the dam cuts off miles of vital fish habitat. In 1954, the dam served as the backdrop for the climax of…
14 Real Places That Haunt the Pages of Literature
One of literature’s greatest gifts is its ability to transport us to other worlds: some utopian and fantastical, others dark and unnerving, scary and supernatural ... This guide is all about the latter (which are, arguably, much more fun). These are the novels, short stories, and novellas that get…
Roman Fortress Gate in Romania Unearthed
ALBA IULIA, ROMANIA—Excavations at the Alba Carolina Fortress in central Romania have found traces of […] The post Roman Fortress Gate in Romania Unearthed appeared first on Archaeology Magazine .
Medieval Heating System Discovered in Switzerland
BASEL, SWITZERLAND—SwissInfo reports that a nearly intact medieval heating system has been found at the […] The post Medieval Heating System Discovered in Switzerland appeared first on Archaeology Magazine .
The Press Mosaic in Baku, Azerbaijan
The building that printed Soviet Azerbaijan's newspapers and books is shaped like an open book. It takes a moment to register from the pavement, and then it becomes difficult to see anything else: two great pages picked out in cut stone, spread wide across the front of the printing house. Worked…
Is This Ancient Wall Under Central Paris From the City's Earliest Settlement?
PARIS, FRANCE—The Guardian reports that a 65-foot section of ancient wall uncovered in central Paris […] The post Is This Ancient Wall Under Central Paris From the City's Earliest Settlement? appeared first on Archaeology Magazine .
WWII's Pacific War: A Collection of Resources
This collection of resources presents the Pacific theatre of the Second World War (1939-45), which saw the expansion of the Japanese Empire before the USA was brought into the conflict following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. US and Allied forces steadily liberated Pacific…
Replica of the Portal of the Casa de la Cadena in Navalcarnero, Spain
Navalcarnero may be a small town southwest of Madrid, but its streets are steeped in history. Founded in the 15th century, it became an important stop between Madrid and Toledo and is now particularly celebrated for its wine production. The town's vineyards form part of the Denomination of Origin…
House of the Gladiators in Episkopi, Cyprus
Kourion's ruins are full of mosaics: mythological scenes, geometric patterns, hunting parties. But tucked near the main courtyard of one villa is something the rest of the island almost never shows: gladiators, fighting, identified by name. According to Cyprus's own Department of Antiquities…
Teaching Students to Follow an Idea
A five-step classroom exercise reframes research as an evolving scholarly conversation rather than a search for sources. The post Teaching Students to Follow an Idea appeared first on JSTOR Daily .
AP World History Unit 3: Land-Based Empires (c. 1450–1750)
This collection gathers articles, definitions, and maps covering the empires, rulers, and belief systems related to Unit 3: Land-Based Empires of the AP® World History: Modern curriculum. This collection is a single resource for teachers, providing the materials needed to explore how rulers across…
During the American Revolution, the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Served as the United States' Capital for Just One Day
The nascent nation's leaders fled to the inland city as the British advanced on Philadelphia in September 1777. They held one meeting at the local courthouse before moving on to York
9 to 5: Inside The Movement That Inspired the Iconic Film
When Dolly Parton died recently, radio stations and music streamers filled our ears with her irresistible anthem, “9 to 5.” The song topped the music charts and was nominated for an Oscar. It transformed Parton, making her movie debut, into
James Buchanan: The President Who Lost the Union
James Buchanan (1791-1868) was an American politician who served as the fifteenth president of the United States. He took office during a time of great crisis, when the country was divided along sectional lines over the issue of slavery; his unwelcome involvement in the Dred Scott decision and the…
25 Years of Wikipedia
James Hoare Thu, 09/24/2026 - 09:04 Wikipedia turns 25 this year. Its success was not a given and reveals much about our changing relationship with information online.
Daily quiz: 24 September
Test your history knowledge with our daily quiz – updated each morning at 7am UK time
Intact burials at Göbeklitepe reveal new clues to 11,000-year-old burial rituals
Archaeologists have uncovered the first two intact burial contexts at Göbeklitepe in southeastern Türkiye, offering new insights into how its Neolithic inhabitants treated their dead and potentially solving a decades-old mystery surrounding hundreds of scattered human bones found at the site. This…
