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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 • 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

This Sling Bullet Found In Spain May Have Been Used In Julius Caesar’s Campaign Against Pompey

The lead bullet's discovery supports the idea that the famous Battle of Munda between Julius Caesar and the sons of Pompey was fought near Montilla, Spain.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 9, 2024

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This Sling Bullet Found In Spain May Have Been Used In Julius Caesar’s Campaign Against Pompey

The lead bullet's discovery supports the idea that the famous Battle of Munda between Julius Caesar and the sons of Pompey was fought near Montilla, Spain.

By Austin Harvey • January 9, 2024