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Neanderthals: The Misunderstood Hominin Species That Went Extinct 40,000 Years Ago

Neanderthals are often characterized as primitive and unintelligent, but this extinct hominin species was made up of sophisticated hunters who preyed on megafauna.

By Leah Silverman Jan 7, 2023

Neanderthals: The Misunderstood Hominin Species That Went Extinct 40,000 Years Ago

Neanderthals are often characterized as primitive and unintelligent, but this extinct hominin species was made up of sophisticated hunters who preyed on megafauna.

By Leah Silverman January 7, 2023

Who Was Queen Nzinga, The Fearless Ruler Of Ndongo And Matamba?

Between 1624 and her death in 1663, Queen Ana Nzinga ruled over the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms while fending off European colonial forces.

By Abby Norman Jan 4, 2023

Who Was Queen Nzinga, The Fearless Ruler Of Ndongo And Matamba?

Between 1624 and her death in 1663, Queen Ana Nzinga ruled over the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms while fending off European colonial forces.

By Abby Norman January 4, 2023

A Ugandan Toddler Was Just Rescued After A Hippo Swallowed ‘Half Of His Body’

The hippo was warded off by a stone-throwing bystander, and the boy was rushed to the hospital.

By Austin Harvey Dec 19, 2022

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A Ugandan Toddler Was Just Rescued After A Hippo Swallowed ‘Half Of His Body’

The hippo was warded off by a stone-throwing bystander, and the boy was rushed to the hospital.

By Austin Harvey December 19, 2022

Archaeologists Just Discovered A 3,500-Year-Old Jewelry Collection In An Egyptian Necropolis

The collection of jewelry was discovered at the Tell El-Amarna necropolis by a team of Egyptian and English archaeologists.

By Austin Harvey Dec 16, 2022

Archaeologists Just Discovered A 3,500-Year-Old Jewelry Collection In An Egyptian Necropolis

The collection of jewelry was discovered at the Tell El-Amarna necropolis by a team of Egyptian and English archaeologists.

By Austin Harvey December 16, 2022

Study Suggests Early Humans May Have Developed The Ability To Walk On Two Legs While Still Swinging Through The Trees

A surprising new study based on chimpanzee behavior suggests trees played an "essential" role in the evolution of bipedalism.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 16, 2022

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Study Suggests Early Humans May Have Developed The Ability To Walk On Two Legs While Still Swinging Through The Trees

A surprising new study based on chimpanzee behavior suggests trees played an "essential" role in the evolution of bipedalism.

By Kaleena Fraga December 16, 2022

South African Man Killed While Talking To A Swarm Of Bees He Thought Were His Ancestors

Nkosentsha Njimbana, 58, died on November 4 after attempting to communicate with the bees outside his home in Tamara, near Qonce in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

By Austin Harvey Dec 9, 2022

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South African Man Killed While Talking To A Swarm Of Bees He Thought Were His Ancestors

Nkosentsha Njimbana, 58, died on November 4 after attempting to communicate with the bees outside his home in Tamara, near Qonce in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

By Austin Harvey December 9, 2022

The Life Of Idi Amin, The ‘Butcher Of Africa’ Who Ruled 1970s Uganda

From 1971 to 1979, Idi Amin Dada ruled Uganda with an iron fist — and may have killed upwards of 500,000 people.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 27, 2022

The Life Of Idi Amin, The ‘Butcher Of Africa’ Who Ruled 1970s Uganda

From 1971 to 1979, Idi Amin Dada ruled Uganda with an iron fist — and may have killed upwards of 500,000 people.

By Marco Margaritoff November 27, 2022

Why Isn’t Belgium’s King Leopold II As Reviled As Hitler Or Stalin?

While reigning as the autocratic ruler of the Congo Free State from 1885 to 1908, King Leopold II of Belgium may have killed as many as 15 million people.

By Richard Stockton Nov 16, 2022

Why Isn’t Belgium’s King Leopold II As Reviled As Hitler Or Stalin?

While reigning as the autocratic ruler of the Congo Free State from 1885 to 1908, King Leopold II of Belgium may have killed as many as 15 million people.

By Richard Stockton November 16, 2022