

Claire Cock-Starkey
Joined: Nov 3, 2015
Claire Cock-Starkey is a writer and editor based in the UK. Her latest book, The Book Lovers' Miscellany, was published in January 2018. Visit her at www.nonfictioness.com.


8 Incredible Ancient Roads

The Grim Story of the Mackay-Bennett, the Titanic's Mortuary Ship

8 Ancient Archaeological Sites That Pre-Date the Clovis People
14 Incredible Facts about Pompeii, the Roman City Frozen in Time
In 79 CE, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 20 feet of ash, preserving amazing details about daily life in the Roman Empire.
12 Astounding Facts about the Lascaux Cave Paintings
The astonishing cave paintings of bison, deer, and extinct animals were discovered by accident in France in 1940. They offer a tantalizing glimpse into prehistory.
10 Famous Hominin Fossils That Changed Our Thinking About Human Origins
Each of these ancient fossils, even if just a small part of a skeleton, represents an identifiable character in the story of humankind.
9 Facts About the Denisovans, Our Mysterious Human Ancestor
The Denisovans went extinct around 30,000 years ago. Scientists are just beginning to unravel their genetic legacy.
8 Facts about Olduvai Gorge, the “Cradle of Mankind”
The gorge in northern Tanzania has yielded many of the oldest fossils of humankind, shedding new light on our ancient ancestors.
8 Fascinating Facts about Alchemy
There’s more to this spooky pseudo-science than simply turning lead into gold.
The Secrets of 8 Amazing Historic Doors
Historic doors can reveal a lot about their times—like the medieval trend of covering doors in (allegedly) human skin.
Ouroboros: The Origins and Meaning of the Snake Eating its Tail
The serpentine symbol has represented the eternal cycle of life for thousands of years.
10 Fabulous Ancient Tombs
From King Tut’s treasure-stuffed tomb to one of the world's oldest human burial sites, these ancient resting places sent their occupants to the afterlife in style.
12 Facts About the ‘Mary Rose,’ Henry VIII’s Legendary Warship
King Henry VIII built the English Royal Navy around his favorite warship, the ‘Mary Rose,’ which sank under mysterious circumstances in 1545.
10 Facts about Angkor Wat, the World’s Largest Religious Temple
Angkor Wat is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Here is what we know of its story, from its countless carvings to feats of engineering.
10 Extremely Valuable Author Signatures
From James Joyce to Ernest Hemingway, discover which famous author signature is worth the most.