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19th-Century South African Rock Art May Depict A Long-Extinct ‘Horned Serpent’

19th-Century South African Rock Art May Depict A Long-Extinct ‘Horned Serpent’

The San artists who painted the image may have been inspired by dicynodont fossils, making them some of the earliest paleontologists.
The Death Of O.J. Simpson, The Former Football Star Whose Life Was Filled With Controversy

The Death Of O.J. Simpson, The Former Football Star Whose Life Was Filled With Controversy

O.J. Simpson died from cancer on April 10, 2024 — nearly 30 years after he was accused of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
Archaeologists In The Czech Republic Found An Ice Age Hunter’s Toolkit Dating Back 30,000 Years

Archaeologists In The Czech Republic Found An Ice Age Hunter’s Toolkit Dating Back 30,000 Years

The intact set of 29 blades and points was likely once carried in a leather pouch that disintegrated long ago.
Researchers Discover A Mysterious New Species Of Marsupial In The ‘Cloud Forests’ Of Peru

Researchers Discover A Mysterious New Species Of Marsupial In The ‘Cloud Forests’ Of Peru

The new animal, named Marmosa chachapoya, was found at an altitude of 8,740 feet in the Peruvian Andes.
The Most Iconic Fads Of The 1990s, From ‘The Rachel’ To The Macarena

The Most Iconic Fads Of The 1990s, From ‘The Rachel’ To The Macarena

The '90s brought the rise of fashion trends like JNCO jeans and jelly shoes along with crazes for Beanie Babies, Tamagotchi pets, and Pokémon.
The Incredible Life And Violent Death Of Cicero, The Doomed Defender Of The Roman Republic

The Incredible Life And Violent Death Of Cicero, The Doomed Defender Of The Roman Republic

On December 7, 43 B.C.E., Roman orator Marcus Tullius Cicero was murdered on the orders of Mark Antony — but his ideas didn't die with him.
Ancient Roman Mosaic Accidentally Uncovered During Fiberoptic Cable Installation Just Outside Of Rome

Ancient Roman Mosaic Accidentally Uncovered During Fiberoptic Cable Installation Just Outside Of Rome

Clearly made by high-end craftsmen, this refined tile art is believed to have adorned the country villa of a wealthy elite in ancient Tibur.
55 Historic Photos Of Alcatraz Prison, America’s Most Notorious Lockup

55 Historic Photos Of Alcatraz Prison, America’s Most Notorious Lockup

From riots and escape attempts to inmate baseball leagues and a prison band featuring Al Capone, these behind-the-scenes photos reveal what life was really like at Alcatraz.
The Dramatic History Of Castle Stalker, The Picturesque Scottish Fortress In The Middle Of A Lake

The Dramatic History Of Castle Stalker, The Picturesque Scottish Fortress In The Middle Of A Lake

Constructed in the 14th century, Castle Stalker was controlled by various Scottish clans over its long history, and was later featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Researchers Just Identified The Oldest Known Hippopotamus Ivory Artifact Ever Found In The Iberian Peninsula

Researchers Just Identified The Oldest Known Hippopotamus Ivory Artifact Ever Found In The Iberian Peninsula

The object, which was originally excavated in 1977, dates back to the Copper Age — and it's over 4,000 years old.