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An Ancient Japanese Tomb Was Just Discovered Under A Parking Lot Shrub

Local experts had long suspected that the shrub concealed a tomb, and their hunch proved correct when archaeologists uncovered a kofun burial mound from the sixth century.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 18, 2023

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An Ancient Japanese Tomb Was Just Discovered Under A Parking Lot Shrub

Local experts had long suspected that the shrub concealed a tomb, and their hunch proved correct when archaeologists uncovered a kofun burial mound from the sixth century.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 18, 2023

This Week In History News, Sept. 10 – 16

Board game uncovered inside 16th-century castle in Poland, ancient artifacts found along Pilgrimage Road in Israel, Bronze Age brain and skin remains unearthed in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 15, 2023

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This Week In History News, Sept. 10 – 16

Board game uncovered inside 16th-century castle in Poland, ancient artifacts found along Pilgrimage Road in Israel, Bronze Age brain and skin remains unearthed in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • September 15, 2023

The First Bob Ross Painting From ‘The Joy Of Painting’ Is On Sale For Nearly $10 Million

The work, titled A Walk in the Woods, was featured on the first-ever episode of Ross' show that aired live in January 1983.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 15, 2023

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The First Bob Ross Painting From ‘The Joy Of Painting’ Is On Sale For Nearly $10 Million

The work, titled A Walk in the Woods, was featured on the first-ever episode of Ross' show that aired live in January 1983.

By Austin Harvey • September 15, 2023

Cave Researcher Rescued After Spending 12 Days Stuck In A Turkish Cave

Mark Dickey was suffering from fluid and blood loss and internal bleeding before finally being rescued after 12 days underground.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 14, 2023

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Cave Researcher Rescued After Spending 12 Days Stuck In A Turkish Cave

Mark Dickey was suffering from fluid and blood loss and internal bleeding before finally being rescued after 12 days underground.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 14, 2023

This Incredibly Spicy Chip May Have Killed A 14-Year-Old — And Sent Numerous Minors To The Hospital

The Paqui One Chip Challenge is an incredibly hot chip coated with California Reaper and Naga Viper peppers — two of the hottest peppers in the world.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 14, 2023

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This Incredibly Spicy Chip May Have Killed A 14-Year-Old — And Sent Numerous Minors To The Hospital

The Paqui One Chip Challenge is an incredibly hot chip coated with California Reaper and Naga Viper peppers — two of the hottest peppers in the world.

By Austin Harvey • September 14, 2023

This ‘Cursed’ Painting Was Returned To A UK Thrift Shop Twice — Then Sold Online For $2,000

After the story went viral, the second customer returned to repurchase the artwork, and then sold it on eBay, with half the profits going to the thrift shop.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 13, 2023

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This ‘Cursed’ Painting Was Returned To A UK Thrift Shop Twice — Then Sold Online For $2,000

After the story went viral, the second customer returned to repurchase the artwork, and then sold it on eBay, with half the profits going to the thrift shop.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 13, 2023

Artifacts Found Along Ancient Route To Mecca May Have Protected Pilgrims From The ‘Evil Eye’

The artifacts found in Eilat, Israel, include the figurine of a woman, incense altars, and ceremonial rattles.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 13, 2023

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Artifacts Found Along Ancient Route To Mecca May Have Protected Pilgrims From The ‘Evil Eye’

The artifacts found in Eilat, Israel, include the figurine of a woman, incense altars, and ceremonial rattles.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 13, 2023

Montana Is Facing An ‘Emergency’ As ‘Zombie’ Trout Have Begun Appearing In Rivers Across The State

The trout, blinded by infection and often covered in fungus, have begun appearing as native fish populations throughout Montana have declined.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 12, 2023

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Montana Is Facing An ‘Emergency’ As ‘Zombie’ Trout Have Begun Appearing In Rivers Across The State

The trout, blinded by infection and often covered in fungus, have begun appearing as native fish populations throughout Montana have declined.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 12, 2023

Archaeologists Excavating The Ruins Of Saxon Palace In Poland Just Uncovered A Secret Tunnel That Had Been Hidden For Nearly 80 Years

The tunnel was discovered amid an extensive excavation of the former site of Warsaw's Saxon Palace, which was destroyed by the Nazis in 1944.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 11, 2023

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Archaeologists Excavating The Ruins Of Saxon Palace In Poland Just Uncovered A Secret Tunnel That Had Been Hidden For Nearly 80 Years

The tunnel was discovered amid an extensive excavation of the former site of Warsaw's Saxon Palace, which was destroyed by the Nazis in 1944.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 11, 2023

This Week In History News, Sept. 3 – 9

Shipwreck discovered intact in Lake Michigan, Roman swords uncovered in an Israeli cave, girl found buried with 180 animal bones in Kazakhstan.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 8, 2023

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This Week In History News, Sept. 3 – 9

Shipwreck discovered intact in Lake Michigan, Roman swords uncovered in an Israeli cave, girl found buried with 180 animal bones in Kazakhstan.

By All That's Interesting • September 8, 2023

A New Hampshire Woman Bought A Painting At A Thrift Store For $4 — And It Could Be Worth $250,000

The painting by American artist N.C. Wyeth was one of four illustrations he created for the 1939 edition of the novel Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 8, 2023

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A New Hampshire Woman Bought A Painting At A Thrift Store For $4 — And It Could Be Worth $250,000

The painting by American artist N.C. Wyeth was one of four illustrations he created for the 1939 edition of the novel Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 8, 2023

Four Roman Swords Thought Stolen By Judean Rebels 1,900 Years Ago Were Found Hidden In A Cave Near The Dead Sea

Hidden within a fissure in a cliffside cave, swords were preserved by the arid climate of the Judean Desert in almost perfect condition for centuries.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 7, 2023

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Four Roman Swords Thought Stolen By Judean Rebels 1,900 Years Ago Were Found Hidden In A Cave Near The Dead Sea

Hidden within a fissure in a cliffside cave, swords were preserved by the arid climate of the Judean Desert in almost perfect condition for centuries.

By Austin Harvey • September 7, 2023