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Workers Discover Previously Unknown Cézanne Mural At Artist’s Childhood Home

Often referred to as the "father of modern art," French painter Paul Cézanne created several murals in his childhood home — and workers renovating the mansion have discovered a new mural no one knew was there.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 1, 2024

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Workers Discover Previously Unknown Cézanne Mural At Artist’s Childhood Home

Often referred to as the "father of modern art," French painter Paul Cézanne created several murals in his childhood home — and workers renovating the mansion have discovered a new mural no one knew was there.

By Amber Morgan • March 1, 2024

Photographers Document Humpback Whale Sex For The First Time — And It’s Between Two Males

The sighting occurred in January 2022 off the coast of Hawaii and marks the first observed instance of copulation in the species.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 1, 2024

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Photographers Document Humpback Whale Sex For The First Time — And It’s Between Two Males

The sighting occurred in January 2022 off the coast of Hawaii and marks the first observed instance of copulation in the species.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 1, 2024

2,100-Year-Old Bronze Hand Found In Spain Is Inscribed With A Mysterious Ancient Language

Researchers say the bronze hand features the earliest written example of Vasconic, a mysterious ancient European language group that may be related to modern Basque.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 29, 2024

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2,100-Year-Old Bronze Hand Found In Spain Is Inscribed With A Mysterious Ancient Language

Researchers say the bronze hand features the earliest written example of Vasconic, a mysterious ancient European language group that may be related to modern Basque.

By Amber Morgan • February 29, 2024

Archaeologists Uncover A Chilling Arrangement Of Pre-Hispanic Human Remains In Mexico

Researchers believe the human remains buried at Pozo de Ibarra, Mexico, may have been offered up as sacrifices to celebrate the founding of a new settlement.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 28, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover A Chilling Arrangement Of Pre-Hispanic Human Remains In Mexico

Researchers believe the human remains buried at Pozo de Ibarra, Mexico, may have been offered up as sacrifices to celebrate the founding of a new settlement.

By Amber Morgan • February 28, 2024

Rare Piece Of Metal Armor Unearthed At 17th-Century Colonial Fort In Maryland

The metal tasset would have connected to a breastplate and been worn over the thigh as part of a larger piece of body armor.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 28, 2024

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Rare Piece Of Metal Armor Unearthed At 17th-Century Colonial Fort In Maryland

The metal tasset would have connected to a breastplate and been worn over the thigh as part of a larger piece of body armor.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 28, 2024

Archaeologists Uncover A Medieval Village And More Than 1,000 Burials While Excavating A French Abbey

Beaumont Abbey was in operation for more than 800 years before the government seized its lands and expelled its nuns during the French Revolution.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 27, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover A Medieval Village And More Than 1,000 Burials While Excavating A French Abbey

Beaumont Abbey was in operation for more than 800 years before the government seized its lands and expelled its nuns during the French Revolution.

By Austin Harvey • February 27, 2024

U.S. Charges Yakuza Boss With Trafficking Nuclear Materials

Takeshi Ebisawa is accused of attempting to traffic nuclear materials. If found guilty, he could face life in prison.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 27, 2024

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U.S. Charges Yakuza Boss With Trafficking Nuclear Materials

Takeshi Ebisawa is accused of attempting to traffic nuclear materials. If found guilty, he could face life in prison.

By Amber Morgan • February 27, 2024

Scientists Discover A 240-Million-Year-Old Reptile Fossil Resembling A ‘Mythical Chinese Dragon’

Dinocephalosaurus orientalis was an aquatic reptile that roamed the waters of China during the early Triassic period 240 million years ago.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 26, 2024

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Scientists Discover A 240-Million-Year-Old Reptile Fossil Resembling A ‘Mythical Chinese Dragon’

Dinocephalosaurus orientalis was an aquatic reptile that roamed the waters of China during the early Triassic period 240 million years ago.

By Amber Morgan • February 26, 2024

‘Extremely Rare’ 4,000-Year-Old Copper Dagger Found In Polish Forest

The dagger found in Jarosław Forest probably came from outside of Poland as copper objects in the region were considered "extremely rare" 4,000 years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 26, 2024

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‘Extremely Rare’ 4,000-Year-Old Copper Dagger Found In Polish Forest

The dagger found in Jarosław Forest probably came from outside of Poland as copper objects in the region were considered "extremely rare" 4,000 years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 26, 2024

This Week In History News, Feb. 18 – 24

Roman funerary urn unearthed in Italy, 19th-century chocolate factory discovered in Spain, Iron Age cemetery found with humans alongside dogs and horses.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 23, 2024

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This Week In History News, Feb. 18 – 24

Roman funerary urn unearthed in Italy, 19th-century chocolate factory discovered in Spain, Iron Age cemetery found with humans alongside dogs and horses.

By All That's Interesting • February 23, 2024