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A 250-Pound Buddha Statue Worth $1.5 Million Was Just Stolen From A Los Angeles Art Gallery

The Edo-period statue is incredibly rare, meaning it wouldn't be easy to resell. Police are still unsure of the thief's motive.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 28, 2023

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A 250-Pound Buddha Statue Worth $1.5 Million Was Just Stolen From A Los Angeles Art Gallery

The Edo-period statue is incredibly rare, meaning it wouldn't be easy to resell. Police are still unsure of the thief's motive.

By Austin Harvey • September 28, 2023

Archaeologists In Turkey Just Discovered A Long-Lost Ancient Language On Cuneiform Tablets In The Ruins Of The Hittite Empire

The language was discovered on a tablet at the archaeological site of Boğazköy-Hattusha, once the capital of the ancient Hittites during the late Bronze Age.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 27, 2023

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Archaeologists In Turkey Just Discovered A Long-Lost Ancient Language On Cuneiform Tablets In The Ruins Of The Hittite Empire

The language was discovered on a tablet at the archaeological site of Boğazköy-Hattusha, once the capital of the ancient Hittites during the late Bronze Age.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 27, 2023

Rare Ford’s Theatre Tickets From The Night Of The Lincoln Assassination Sold At Auction

The theatre tickets are exceedingly rare, as just a few from the fateful night of April 14, 1865, are known to survive.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 27, 2023

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Rare Ford’s Theatre Tickets From The Night Of The Lincoln Assassination Sold At Auction

The theatre tickets are exceedingly rare, as just a few from the fateful night of April 14, 1865, are known to survive.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 27, 2023

Researchers Just Released Never-Before-Seen Photos From The Wreckage Of The Battle Of Midway

"On this occasion, we meet on those same Pacific waters in which Japan and the U.S. once met in battle, but this time as allies and fellow researchers.”

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 26, 2023

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Researchers Just Released Never-Before-Seen Photos From The Wreckage Of The Battle Of Midway

"On this occasion, we meet on those same Pacific waters in which Japan and the U.S. once met in battle, but this time as allies and fellow researchers.”

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 26, 2023

A Trove Of 2,000-Year-Old Roman Makeup And Hair Accessories Was Just Found In An Ancient City In Turkey

The excavation of a shop in the ancient city of Aizanoi also revealed perfumes, jewelry, and hair accessories.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 25, 2023

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A Trove Of 2,000-Year-Old Roman Makeup And Hair Accessories Was Just Found In An Ancient City In Turkey

The excavation of a shop in the ancient city of Aizanoi also revealed perfumes, jewelry, and hair accessories.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 25, 2023

Mexican Police Arrest ‘Chucky’ Doll For Threatening The Public

The Chucky doll and its owner were arrested by police in Monclova, Mexico, for threatening people with a knife.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 25, 2023

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Mexican Police Arrest ‘Chucky’ Doll For Threatening The Public

The Chucky doll and its owner were arrested by police in Monclova, Mexico, for threatening people with a knife.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 25, 2023

This Week In History News, Sept. 17 – 23

Sunken temple discovered near Egypt, ancient tomb uncovered in Japan, 2,500-year-old canoe found in Switzerland.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 22, 2023

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This Week In History News, Sept. 17 – 23

Sunken temple discovered near Egypt, ancient tomb uncovered in Japan, 2,500-year-old canoe found in Switzerland.

By All That's Interesting • September 22, 2023

Scientists Are Baffled After Man Is Discovered Naturally Mummified Just 16 Days After He Was Last Seen Alive

Natural mummification usually takes somewhere between a month and year, but the man was fully mummified in just over two weeks.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 22, 2023

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Scientists Are Baffled After Man Is Discovered Naturally Mummified Just 16 Days After He Was Last Seen Alive

Natural mummification usually takes somewhere between a month and year, but the man was fully mummified in just over two weeks.

By Austin Harvey • September 22, 2023

500,000-Year-Old Wooden Logs Found In Zambia May Be The World’s Oldest Known Wooden Structure

The logs had notches carved into them and were found laying perpendicular to one another, suggesting they were designed to fit together.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 21, 2023

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500,000-Year-Old Wooden Logs Found In Zambia May Be The World’s Oldest Known Wooden Structure

The logs had notches carved into them and were found laying perpendicular to one another, suggesting they were designed to fit together.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 21, 2023

A Cup Made From A Human’s Skull Was Found In A Cave In Spain Alongside Other Ancient Remains Used As Tools

Researchers found evidence of ancient humans modifying the bones of the deceased, but the exact purpose of this practice remains a mystery.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 21, 2023

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A Cup Made From A Human’s Skull Was Found In A Cave In Spain Alongside Other Ancient Remains Used As Tools

Researchers found evidence of ancient humans modifying the bones of the deceased, but the exact purpose of this practice remains a mystery.

By Austin Harvey • September 21, 2023