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These Horned ‘Viking’ Helmets Are Actually 3,000 Years Old And Come From An Entirely Different Civilization

The two horned helmets were uncovered by a peat cutter in Viksø, Denmark, in 1942 and have just been dated to 900 B.C. — confirming they were never worn by Vikings.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 13, 2022

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These Horned ‘Viking’ Helmets Are Actually 3,000 Years Old And Come From An Entirely Different Civilization

The two horned helmets were uncovered by a peat cutter in Viksø, Denmark, in 1942 and have just been dated to 900 B.C. — confirming they were never worn by Vikings.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 13, 2022

Hungry Badger Leads Archeologists To ‘Exceptional’ Collection Of Roman-Era Coins In Spain

The 209 coins date back to between the third and fifth centuries and were minted across the Roman empire.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 12, 2022

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Hungry Badger Leads Archeologists To ‘Exceptional’ Collection Of Roman-Era Coins In Spain

The 209 coins date back to between the third and fifth centuries and were minted across the Roman empire.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 12, 2022

Archaeologists May Have Just Found The Long Lost ‘Temple of Hercules’ In Spain

A close study of topographical data from Spain's coasts may have revealed the lost Temple of Hercules Gaditanus in the Bay of Cádiz.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 10, 2022

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Archaeologists May Have Just Found The Long Lost ‘Temple of Hercules’ In Spain

A close study of topographical data from Spain's coasts may have revealed the lost Temple of Hercules Gaditanus in the Bay of Cádiz.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 10, 2022

This Week In History News, Jan. 2 – 8

Scotland considers pardon for people accused of witchcraft centuries ago, ancient toilet uncovered in Israel, medieval runes found in Norway.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 7, 2022

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This Week In History News, Jan. 2 – 8

Scotland considers pardon for people accused of witchcraft centuries ago, ancient toilet uncovered in Israel, medieval runes found in Norway.

By All That's Interesting • January 7, 2022

This 2,700-Year-Old Toilet Suggests Ancient Elites In Jerusalem Suffered From Life-Long Parasitic Infections

Researchers found trace remains of roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm, and pinworm in the cesspit beneath the toilet.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 5, 2022

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This 2,700-Year-Old Toilet Suggests Ancient Elites In Jerusalem Suffered From Life-Long Parasitic Infections

Researchers found trace remains of roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm, and pinworm in the cesspit beneath the toilet.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 5, 2022

This Bronx Astronomy Mentor Was Just Charged In The 22-Year-Old Cold Case Murder Of A Teenage Girl

Joseph Martinez is locally known as "Jupiter Joe," a street astronomer who sets up his telescope on subway platforms and sidewalks and offers free lessons to children.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 4, 2022

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This Bronx Astronomy Mentor Was Just Charged In The 22-Year-Old Cold Case Murder Of A Teenage Girl

Joseph Martinez is locally known as "Jupiter Joe," a street astronomer who sets up his telescope on subway platforms and sidewalks and offers free lessons to children.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 4, 2022

15 History News Stories From 2021 That Reshaped Our Understanding Of The Past

Whether it was the cave where Vikings tried to ward off the apocalypse or the nude English giant that's baffled experts for centuries, these are the most astounding pieces of history news from 2021.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 31, 2021

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15 History News Stories From 2021 That Reshaped Our Understanding Of The Past

Whether it was the cave where Vikings tried to ward off the apocalypse or the nude English giant that's baffled experts for centuries, these are the most astounding pieces of history news from 2021.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 31, 2021

13 Funny News Stories That Happened In 2021, From Vagina-Scented Candles To State-Appointed Wizards

The funniest news headlines of the past year ranged from international incidents to embarrassing personal mishaps, but they all still have us laughing about this outrageous year.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 29, 2021

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13 Funny News Stories That Happened In 2021, From Vagina-Scented Candles To State-Appointed Wizards

The funniest news headlines of the past year ranged from international incidents to embarrassing personal mishaps, but they all still have us laughing about this outrageous year.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 29, 2021

Inside The 13 Weirdest News Stories To Come Out Of 2021

From the Russian "Popeye" who was nearly killed by his arm injections to the man who injected himself with magic mushrooms, these are the strangest headlines we saw in 2021.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 28, 2021

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Inside The 13 Weirdest News Stories To Come Out Of 2021

From the Russian "Popeye" who was nearly killed by his arm injections to the man who injected himself with magic mushrooms, these are the strangest headlines we saw in 2021.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 28, 2021

Archaeologists Uncover Car-Sized Millipede In England With Fossil Of Largest Arthropod In History

Discovered by mere chance, the fossilized creature is the largest millipede ever found — and would have grown to weigh 110 pounds with a body spanning nine feet.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 23, 2021

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Archaeologists Uncover Car-Sized Millipede In England With Fossil Of Largest Arthropod In History

Discovered by mere chance, the fossilized creature is the largest millipede ever found — and would have grown to weigh 110 pounds with a body spanning nine feet.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 23, 2021