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This Week In History News, Jan. 16 – 22

This Week In History News, Jan. 16 – 22

Ancient Chinese warrior's tomb found with cannabis inside, investigation names man who betrayed Anne Frank, Russian "scepters" turn out to be beer-drinking straws.
This Week In History News, Jan. 9 – 15

This Week In History News, Jan. 9 – 15

Prehistoric "sea dragon" unearthed in England, Roman-era coins found by a badger, and the truth about Vikings' helmets.
This Week In History News, Jan. 2 – 8

This Week In History News, Jan. 2 – 8

Scotland considers pardon for people accused of witchcraft centuries ago, ancient toilet uncovered in Israel, medieval runes found in Norway.
The Creepy Confines Of Aokigahara, Japan’s Suicide Forest

The Creepy Confines Of Aokigahara, Japan’s Suicide Forest

Aokigahara Forest has always haunted the poetic imagination. Long ago, it was said to be the home of yūrei, Japanese ghosts. Now it's the final resting place of as many as 100 suicide victims every year.
This Week In History News, Dec. 12 – 18

This Week In History News, Dec. 12 – 18

Medieval cross with strange runes uncovered, woolly mammoth's extinction timeline upended, secrets of the largest flying dinosaur unlocked.
This Week In History News, Dec. 5 – 11

This Week In History News, Dec. 5 – 11

Roman dagger unearthed after 2,000 years, Egyptian mummies found with golden tongues, mass grave uncovered at ancient Peruvian site.
This Week In History News, Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

This Week In History News, Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

Ancient Roman mosaic found under English farmer's field, prehistoric footprint linked to unknown human ancestor, Roman soldier's face mask unearthed.
This Week In History News, Nov. 14 – 20

This Week In History News, Nov. 14 – 20

Roman coin hoard found in Germany, lost sun temple unearthed in Egypt, ancient statue heads discovered in Turkey.
This Week In History News, Nov. 7 – 13

This Week In History News, Nov. 7 – 13

Tudor paintings found behind English estate's walls, ancient "slave room" uncovered at Pompeii, meat-eating habits of giant prehistoric sloths uncovered.
This Week In History News, Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

This Week In History News, Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

Ancient Greek swords found in stunning condition, holding cells for gladiators uncovered at Roman amphitheater, and Britain's oldest skull discovered to be a possible hoax.
This Week In History News, Oct. 24 – 30

This Week In History News, Oct. 24 – 30

Paint on ancient Peruvian mask found to contain human blood, massive nest of dinosaur eggs uncovered, search for bodies at Native American forced assimilation school begins.