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‘Sensational’ 14th-Century Gauntlet Discovered In Switzerland

Only five 14th-century gauntlets have been discovered in Switzerland, but this one is by far the best preserved.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 22, 2024

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‘Sensational’ 14th-Century Gauntlet Discovered In Switzerland

Only five 14th-century gauntlets have been discovered in Switzerland, but this one is by far the best preserved.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 22, 2024

This Week In History News, Jan. 14 – 20

Sword from the Viking Age dredged up in Poland, network of ancient cities uncovered in the Amazon, fossils of prehistoric "terror beast" worms found in Greenland.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 19, 2024

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This Week In History News, Jan. 14 – 20

Sword from the Viking Age dredged up in Poland, network of ancient cities uncovered in the Amazon, fossils of prehistoric "terror beast" worms found in Greenland.

By All That's Interesting • January 19, 2024

This $25 Brooch Bought At An Antique Fair May Be Worth As Much As $19,000

Flora Steel bought the brooch at an antique fair three decades ago, not knowing it was designed by William Burges.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 19, 2024

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This $25 Brooch Bought At An Antique Fair May Be Worth As Much As $19,000

Flora Steel bought the brooch at an antique fair three decades ago, not knowing it was designed by William Burges.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 19, 2024

Scientists Discover Fossils Of ‘Terror Beast’ Worms That Ruled The Oceans 518 Million Years Ago

Timorebestia was an ancient relative of the modern arrow worm — and one of the deadliest predators of its time.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 18, 2024

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Scientists Discover Fossils Of ‘Terror Beast’ Worms That Ruled The Oceans 518 Million Years Ago

Timorebestia was an ancient relative of the modern arrow worm — and one of the deadliest predators of its time.

By Austin Harvey • January 18, 2024

Mysterious, Faceless ‘Seabeast’ Baffles Experts After Washing Ashore In Yorkshire

The "seabeast" was discovered by a beachcomber who posted photos of it online — but no one can tell exactly what it was.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 17, 2024

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Mysterious, Faceless ‘Seabeast’ Baffles Experts After Washing Ashore In Yorkshire

The "seabeast" was discovered by a beachcomber who posted photos of it online — but no one can tell exactly what it was.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 17, 2024

Huge Network Of Ancient Cities Uncovered In The Amazon Rainforest

"They completely modified the valley at a level we've never seen. It's incredible."

By Austin Harvey • Jan 16, 2024

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Huge Network Of Ancient Cities Uncovered In The Amazon Rainforest

"They completely modified the valley at a level we've never seen. It's incredible."

By Austin Harvey • January 16, 2024

This Week In History News, Jan. 7 – 13

Mammoth tusk discovered by coal miners in North Dakota, Egyptian mummies found entombed with golden tongues, a medieval cemetery where people had graveside feasts unearthed in Wales.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 12, 2024

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This Week In History News, Jan. 7 – 13

Mammoth tusk discovered by coal miners in North Dakota, Egyptian mummies found entombed with golden tongues, a medieval cemetery where people had graveside feasts unearthed in Wales.

By All That's Interesting • January 12, 2024

Brazilian Man Plunges To His Death After Digging A Hole In His Home To Search For Gold

João Pimenta da Silva died on January 5, 2024, while attempting to a dig a hole beneath his home to search for gold.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 12, 2024

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Brazilian Man Plunges To His Death After Digging A Hole In His Home To Search For Gold

João Pimenta da Silva died on January 5, 2024, while attempting to a dig a hole beneath his home to search for gold.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 12, 2024

Two Golden Tongues Symbolizing The ‘Flesh Of The Gods’ Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Mummies

In addition to the mummies, archaeologists uncovered the first statues of Isis-Aphrodite ever found in the region.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 11, 2024

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Two Golden Tongues Symbolizing The ‘Flesh Of The Gods’ Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Mummies

In addition to the mummies, archaeologists uncovered the first statues of Isis-Aphrodite ever found in the region.

By Austin Harvey • January 11, 2024

Coded Note Found Hidden In A Victorian-Era Dress Has Finally Been Solved After 10 Years

It took ten years — and almost 200 code books — to crack the crumpled coded note, which includes phrases like "Calgary, Cuba, unguard, confute, duck, fagan."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 10, 2024

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Coded Note Found Hidden In A Victorian-Era Dress Has Finally Been Solved After 10 Years

It took ten years — and almost 200 code books — to crack the crumpled coded note, which includes phrases like "Calgary, Cuba, unguard, confute, duck, fagan."

By Kaleena Fraga • January 10, 2024