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This Week In History News, Mar. 25 – 31

This Week In History News, Mar. 25 – 31

Lost Amazon settlement uncovered, 2,200-year-old wine found, remains of child sacrifice in Peru unearthed.
This Week In History News, Feb. 25 – March 3

This Week In History News, Feb. 25 – March 3

Worst U.S. president ever selected, ancient Egyptian mummy tattoos found, 7,000-year-old Native American burial site uncovered.
How Korean Soldier Yang Kyoungjong Fought For Three Nations During WWII

How Korean Soldier Yang Kyoungjong Fought For Three Nations During WWII

During World War II, Yang Kyoungjong found himself fighting for Japan, the Soviets, and Germany.
Woman Who Falsely Accused Three Black Men Of Rape To Receive No Jail Time

Woman Who Falsely Accused Three Black Men Of Rape To Receive No Jail Time

At most, 19-year-old Briana Harmon of Texas will receive probation.
This Week In History News, Feb. 18 – 24

This Week In History News, Feb. 18 – 24

Face of teenager who lived 9,000 years ago reconstructed, mystery deaths near ancient Greek "portal to hell" solved, ancient Roman boxing gloves unearthed.
There’s A Giant Rock Formation Off Japan’s Coast And No One Knows If It’s Manmade

There’s A Giant Rock Formation Off Japan’s Coast And No One Knows If It’s Manmade

The Yonaguni Monument wasn't discovered until 1987, and in that short time, it's already become a tourist attraction off Yonaguni Island.
The Heroic Tale Of Operation Entebbe, Israel’s Most Daring Rescue Mission

The Heroic Tale Of Operation Entebbe, Israel’s Most Daring Rescue Mission

After a hijacking of an airplane turned into a week-long hostage situation in Uganda, Israel launched one of the most daring operations in military history.
Nurse Caught On Video Laughing As Elderly Veteran Died Has Been Charged With Murder

Nurse Caught On Video Laughing As Elderly Veteran Died Has Been Charged With Murder

See the video that will now likely put this nurse behind bars.
Who’s Someone Who Did Amazing Things That History Pretty Much Forgot?

Who’s Someone Who Did Amazing Things That History Pretty Much Forgot?

Thanks to record keeping, historical documents and word of mouth, there are interesting people from history that everyone knows about, like Galileo, Thomas Jefferson, Rosa Parks, or Henry Ford. Most inventors, dignitaries, and social activists make a lasting impression on history. Their names make it into textbooks, classes and eventually...
This Week In History News, Feb. 11 – 17

This Week In History News, Feb. 11 – 17

Gruesome Stone Age burial site baffles researchers, the Louvre hopes to return Nazi-looted art to rightful owners, unearthed bodies reveal unexpected ancient burial practices.
The 30,000 Year History Of The Dildo

The 30,000 Year History Of The Dildo

From the Stone Age to Ancient Greece to the present, there's been one tool that nearly every civilization has kept handy.