Alessandro Moreschi, The Last Castrato And The ‘Angel Of Rome’ Public DomainAlessandro Moreschi, the last castrato in Italy. For centuries, women were banned from singing in Catholic churches. When songs required soprano voices, it was up to specially-trained young boys to hit the high notes. Of course, young boys eventually turn into young men, and this posed a problem for choirmasters who found themselves having to train new sopranos every few years.

The baby mammoth, dubbed Nun cho ga, likely died more than 35,000 years ago, but she's so well-preserved that scientists can see what she ate for her last meal.Government of YukonA miner stumbled upon the baby mammoth while digging for gold in the Klondike. When a gold miner working in the Klondike region of Canada’s Yukon territory struck something with his bulldozer on June 21, 2022, he called his boss over to check it out.

Alvin York's moral code was strictly anti-violence. When he was forced to enlist in the army, he had to weigh his religious beliefs against his duty as a draftee. Wikimedia CommonsAlvin York at home with his mother and younger sister, 1919 / Battle scene painting depicting York’s bravery, 1918. From a wild drunk to a pacifist to a decorated war hero, Alvin York underwent several transformations. He grappled with religion and serving his country, ultimately having to decide what it meant to be a good man.

The gloves, though not a matching set, are the first of their kind to ever be discovered. The GuardianThe gloves, though not a matching set, are the first of their kind to be discovered. A pair of ancient Roman boxing gloves thought to be the only surviving examples of their kind, have been discovered near Hadrian’s Wall in England. The gloves more resemble padded knuckle guards than modern-day full-coverage boxing gloves, though they clearly did their jobs just as well.

A close study of topographical data from Spain's coasts may have revealed the lost Temple of Hercules Gaditanus in the Bay of Cádiz.Marie-Lan Nguyen/Wikimedia CommonsAn ancient depiction of Hercules, the Greek and Roman demigod. For centuries, many archaeologists have viewed the lost Temple of Hercules Gaditanus as a “holy grail.” Visited by Julius Caesar and Hannibal, the site played a crucial role in ancient history. Now, archaeologists believe they may have finally located the elusive site.