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The Astonishing History Of The Mausoleum At Halicarnassus, One Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

The Astonishing History Of The Mausoleum At Halicarnassus, One Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

Amber Morgan
last year
A tomb built to honor an ancient king in modern-day Turkey, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was so ornate that it inspired the widespread use of the term “mausoleum.”
Scientists In India Unearth Fossils Of A Massive Prehistoric Snake That Was Longer Than A T. Rex

Scientists In India Unearth Fossils Of A Massive Prehistoric Snake That Was Longer Than A T. Rex

Amber Morgan
last year
Vasuki indicus may have reached lengths of up to 50 feet, rivaling the fearsome Titanoboa as the largest snake to ever exist.
Italian Researchers Claim To Have Discovered Plato’s Tomb In Athens

Italian Researchers Claim To Have Discovered Plato’s Tomb In Athens

Amber Morgan
last year
Newly transcribed ancient texts reveal that Plato was likely buried under a garden at Plato's Academy in Athens, Greece.
How Jimmy Keene Helped The FBI Put Suspected Serial Killer Larry Hall Behind Bars For Good

How Jimmy Keene Helped The FBI Put Suspected Serial Killer Larry Hall Behind Bars For Good

Amber Morgan
last year
Jimmy Keene was facing a 10-year prison sentence on a conspiracy charge in 1998 when the FBI asked him to go undercover and get Larry Hall to admit to murder.
A 2,000-Year-Old Villa Was Just Uncovered Near Mount Vesuvius — And It May Have Belonged To Roman Emperor Augustus

A 2,000-Year-Old Villa Was Just Uncovered Near Mount Vesuvius — And It May Have Belonged To Roman Emperor Augustus

Amber Morgan
last year
The University of Tokyo believes that the excavation will not only enrich the historical record, but also reveal more information about how structures can better withstand natural disasters.
Brazilian Woman Arrested After Trying To Use Her Uncle’s Corpse To Get A Bank Loan

Brazilian Woman Arrested After Trying To Use Her Uncle’s Corpse To Get A Bank Loan

Amber Morgan
last year
Érika de Souza Vieira Nunes has been charged with theft by fraud and abuse of a corpse after allegedly wheeling her deceased uncle into a bank to sign for a loan.
Some Viking Women Purposefully Elongated Their Skulls 1,000 Years Ago, New Study Suggests

Some Viking Women Purposefully Elongated Their Skulls 1,000 Years Ago, New Study Suggests

Amber Morgan
last year
The presence of skull elongations among three Viking Age women in Gotland, Sweden reveals interesting insights about Viking relationships with other Europeans.
The Life And Crimes Of Robert Durst, The Multimillionaire Linked To Three Murders

The Life And Crimes Of Robert Durst, The Multimillionaire Linked To Three Murders

Amber Morgan
last year
The oldest son of a New York City real estate magnate, Robert Durst became a suspect in three murder cases — but it took decades before he faced justice.
Metal Detectorist Discovers 6,000-Year-Old Neolithic Ax In Polish Forest

Metal Detectorist Discovers 6,000-Year-Old Neolithic Ax In Polish Forest

Amber Morgan
last year
Researchers believe that the 6,000-year-old ax may have been used as a gift for the gods.
This 2,500-Year-Old Erotic Graffiti Found On A Greek Island Is Among The World’s Oldest

This 2,500-Year-Old Erotic Graffiti Found On A Greek Island Is Among The World’s Oldest

Amber Morgan
last year
A depiction of a steamy encounter between two men on the island of Astypalaia, Greece, this ancient graffiti provides a glimpse into literacy among ordinary Ancient Greeks.
Neolithic Grave In France Reveals Sacrifice Victims Who Were Killed With A Method Still Used By The Italian Mafia

Neolithic Grave In France Reveals Sacrifice Victims Who Were Killed With A Method Still Used By The Italian Mafia

Amber Morgan
last year
Researchers believe Neolithic humans used a method called incaprettamento to sacrifice victims across Europe during agricultural rituals over a span of at least 2,000 years.