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Austin Harvey

A staff writer for All That's Interesting, Austin Harvey has also had work published with Discover Magazine, Giddy, and Lucid covering topics on mental health, sexual health, history, and sociology. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Point Park University.

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Metal Detectorist On The Isle Of Man Unearths An Iron Age Spoon Used For Ancient Divination Rituals

Metal Detectorist On The Isle Of Man Unearths An Iron Age Spoon Used For Ancient Divination Rituals

Dubbed the Patrick-Middleton spoon, researchers believe the flat, strawberry-shaped artifact may have been used by Iron Age people to forecast the future.

Inside The Grisly History Of Tezcatlipoca, The Powerful Aztec God Of The Night Sky

Inside The Grisly History Of Tezcatlipoca, The Powerful Aztec God Of The Night Sky

Tezcatlipoca, the Aztec creator god who was often depicted as a jaguar, was credited with helping to form the world — but he also inspired gruesome human sacrifices.

The Long-Lost Original Tomb Of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II Has Been Discovered Near Luxor

The Long-Lost Original Tomb Of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II Has Been Discovered Near Luxor

A tomb unearthed in Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud in 2022 has been determined to be the original resting place of Pharaoh Thutmose II, whose reign ended with his death in 1479 B.C.E.

Is The Shroud Of Turin Real? Here’s What The Evidence Says

Is The Shroud Of Turin Real? Here’s What The Evidence Says

Ever since it was put on public display in Lirey, France in 1355, the Shroud of Turin has inspired passionate debates about its authenticity from religious leaders and scientists alike.

The Hat Man, The Mysterious Shadow Person Who Lurks In The Dark Corners Of His Victims’ Bedrooms

The Hat Man, The Mysterious Shadow Person Who Lurks In The Dark Corners Of His Victims’ Bedrooms

Sightings of a featureless shadow figure in a wide-brimmed hat known as the Hat Man have been linked to sleep paralysis and the overuse of Benadryl, but those who have seen the eerie entity think he may be something much more menacing.

2,000-Year-Old Roman Sword Found By Metal Detectorists In The Forests Of Southern Poland

2,000-Year-Old Roman Sword Found By Metal Detectorists In The Forests Of Southern Poland

While searching for World War II relics, metal detectorists Rafal Proszowski and Mariusz Lampa discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman sword that may have been part of an ancient burial ceremony.

What Do Ancient Egyptian Mummies Smell Like? Scientists Have Finally Uncovered Their Surprisingly Pleasant Scents

What Do Ancient Egyptian Mummies Smell Like? Scientists Have Finally Uncovered Their Surprisingly Pleasant Scents

The results were immediately surprising as researchers detected overwhelmingly satisfying scents with notes that were "woody," "spicy," and "sweet" in ways that were comparable to smoke, flowers, incense, and tea.

The Death Of Oliver Reed, The English Actor Who Collapsed During A Drinking Contest While Filming ‘Gladiator’

The Death Of Oliver Reed, The English Actor Who Collapsed During A Drinking Contest While Filming ‘Gladiator’

Oliver Reed was once warned by a doctor that his heavy drinking could lead to his demise, and on May 2, 1999, he died of a heart attack at a pub in Malta after a drinking contest with a group of sailors.

1,000-Year-Old Indigenous Food Cache Containing Traces Of Moose And Caribou Found In Alaska

1,000-Year-Old Indigenous Food Cache Containing Traces Of Moose And Caribou Found In Alaska

Dug 3.5 feet deep and lined with birch bark and grass, this carefully constructed pit would have been ideal for storing meat and fish — and researchers actually found 1,000-year-old traces of caribou and moose still inside.

Cave Wyrms, The Terrifying Creatures Of European Myth Said To Live Deep Inside Mountain Caves And Guard Priceless Treasure

Cave Wyrms, The Terrifying Creatures Of European Myth Said To Live Deep Inside Mountain Caves And Guard Priceless Treasure

Allegedly found in mountain caverns or marshes, cave wyrms resembled dragons in many ways, and though they were unable to breathe fire or fly, they were often described as terrorizing villages by eating sheep or killing young maidens.

Inside The Infamous Story Of Ed Warren And The Paranormal Empire That He And His Wife Built

Inside The Infamous Story Of Ed Warren And The Paranormal Empire That He And His Wife Built

A self-professed demonologist, Ed Warren investigated high-profile paranormal cases alongside his wife Lorraine, inspired The Conjuring film series, and faced a number of disturbing allegations.