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Editorial Team
The SideProjects editorial team researches, fact-checks, and structures explainers about the lesser-known tales, side narratives, and spin-offs behind major historical and contemporary subjects.
Articles by SideProjects Editors
People and Neanderthals Lived Together. Here's How We Know.
Discover the evidence that proves humans and Neanderthals cohabited, interbred, and influenced each other's genetic code, societies, and eventual fates for thousands of years.
10 Terrifying Zoological Discoveries
From ant wars and zombie fungi to murderous dolphins, fire-starting birds, and Komodo dragons—discover ten shocking zoological findings that reveal nature's darkest secrets.
Temporary Solutions That Never Went Away
From income tax to the Korean War armistice, discover how history's "temporary" emergency measures became permanent fixtures of law, politics, and society.
10 of the Most Insane Geological Discoveries
From hidden oceans beneath Earth's mantle and lost continents to boiling rivers, moving mountains, and nature's own nuclear reactor—explore 10 mind-bending geological discoveries that prove we've barely scratched the surface of our planet.
Archaeologists Just Found 1,000 Roman Artefacts in a Swiss Lake
Over 1,000 Roman artifacts were discovered in Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland, including pottery, swords, and a chariot—revealing a military cargo ship that sank nearly 2,000 years ago.
Archaeological "Discoveries"...That Were All Lies.
From the Newport Tower's Viking myths to Oak Island's endless treasure hunt, explore five archaeological "discoveries" that captured global attention only to disappoint when the truth emerged.
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