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Evening Dress Worn By Princess Diana Sells For A Record-Breaking $1.15 Million

Diana wore the dress to a dinner in Florence, Italy in 1985 and again to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in 1986.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 19, 2023

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Evening Dress Worn By Princess Diana Sells For A Record-Breaking $1.15 Million

Diana wore the dress to a dinner in Florence, Italy in 1985 and again to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in 1986.

By Austin Harvey • December 19, 2023

‘A Gift From The Thrifting Gods’: Goodwill Vase Bought For $3.99 Sells For More Than $100,000

The colorful green and white vase purchased at a Virginia Goodwill turned out to be a rare piece by Italian artist Carlo Scarpa.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 19, 2023

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‘A Gift From The Thrifting Gods’: Goodwill Vase Bought For $3.99 Sells For More Than $100,000

The colorful green and white vase purchased at a Virginia Goodwill turned out to be a rare piece by Italian artist Carlo Scarpa.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 19, 2023

A Baby Sucked Up Into A Tornado In Tennessee Was Just Found Alive In A Tree

The four-month-old was found lying in a tree, alive "by the grace of God."

By Austin Harvey • Dec 18, 2023

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A Baby Sucked Up Into A Tornado In Tennessee Was Just Found Alive In A Tree

The four-month-old was found lying in a tree, alive "by the grace of God."

By Austin Harvey • December 18, 2023

A Roman Dagger Found On A Swiss Hillside Just Helped Archaeologists Map An Ancient Battlefield

The battle was likely fought around 15 B.C.E. between Roman troops and local Suanetes fighters, who lost the bout.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 18, 2023

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A Roman Dagger Found On A Swiss Hillside Just Helped Archaeologists Map An Ancient Battlefield

The battle was likely fought around 15 B.C.E. between Roman troops and local Suanetes fighters, who lost the bout.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 18, 2023

This Week In History News, Dec. 10 – 16

Satanic curse tablet from the Middle Ages found in Germany, 700-year-old mace head unearthed in Poland, Roman prison bakery uncovered at Pompeii.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 15, 2023

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This Week In History News, Dec. 10 – 16

Satanic curse tablet from the Middle Ages found in Germany, 700-year-old mace head unearthed in Poland, Roman prison bakery uncovered at Pompeii.

By All That's Interesting • December 15, 2023

Ancient Yayoi-Period Pit Homes Discovered At A Condo Development Site In Tokyo

So far, 28 ancient dwellings have been uncovered, but because of the planned construction project, it's unlikely the ruins will be preserved.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 15, 2023

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Ancient Yayoi-Period Pit Homes Discovered At A Condo Development Site In Tokyo

So far, 28 ancient dwellings have been uncovered, but because of the planned construction project, it's unlikely the ruins will be preserved.

By Austin Harvey • December 15, 2023

Marine Biologists Recently Spotted A Dolphin With Human-Like ‘Thumbs’

The dolphin's deformed flippers are likely the result of a genetic defect, but the creature is "thriving" nonetheless.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 15, 2023

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Marine Biologists Recently Spotted A Dolphin With Human-Like ‘Thumbs’

The dolphin's deformed flippers are likely the result of a genetic defect, but the creature is "thriving" nonetheless.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 15, 2023

Hellenistic-Era ‘Dancing Muses’ Statue Unearthed After 22 Centuries

The newly discovered statue is a rare original piece by Philiskos of Rhodes, a famed sculptor whose work was often replicated.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 14, 2023

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Hellenistic-Era ‘Dancing Muses’ Statue Unearthed After 22 Centuries

The newly discovered statue is a rare original piece by Philiskos of Rhodes, a famed sculptor whose work was often replicated.

By Austin Harvey • December 14, 2023

Mars Rover Discovers That A Large Crater On The Red Planet Once Held A Lake

The Perseverance rover collected samples that may indicate there was once microbial life on Mars from a crater that held a massive lake billions of years ago.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 14, 2023

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Mars Rover Discovers That A Large Crater On The Red Planet Once Held A Lake

The Perseverance rover collected samples that may indicate there was once microbial life on Mars from a crater that held a massive lake billions of years ago.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 14, 2023

Scientists Just Analyzed The Stomach Contents Of A Tyrannosaur — And Learned It Was A Picky Eater

Scientists say this discovery has helped them confirm a long-held hypothesis that the Tyrannosaur’s dietary habits changed as it got older.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 13, 2023

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Scientists Just Analyzed The Stomach Contents Of A Tyrannosaur — And Learned It Was A Picky Eater

Scientists say this discovery has helped them confirm a long-held hypothesis that the Tyrannosaur’s dietary habits changed as it got older.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 13, 2023