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This Week In History News, Nov. 14 – 20

Roman coin hoard found in Germany, lost sun temple unearthed in Egypt, ancient statue heads discovered in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 19, 2021

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This Week In History News, Nov. 14 – 20

Roman coin hoard found in Germany, lost sun temple unearthed in Egypt, ancient statue heads discovered in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • November 19, 2021

Storms In Egypt Unleash Massive Swarm Of Scorpions Killing Three People And Injuring 450

Citizens of Aswan suffered power outages, flooding, and severe hail — only for a deadly swarm of scorpions seeking shelter to invade.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 15, 2021

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Storms In Egypt Unleash Massive Swarm Of Scorpions Killing Three People And Injuring 450

Citizens of Aswan suffered power outages, flooding, and severe hail — only for a deadly swarm of scorpions seeking shelter to invade.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 15, 2021

55 History Books That Will Change Your Outlook On Life

Missed out on the classics or looking for something new? Check out some of the best history books of all time, from ancient marvels to Pulitzer Prize-winning nonfiction.

By Leah Silverman • Nov 8, 2021

55 History Books That Will Change Your Outlook On Life

Missed out on the classics or looking for something new? Check out some of the best history books of all time, from ancient marvels to Pulitzer Prize-winning nonfiction.

By Leah Silverman • November 8, 2021

A Kenyan Serial Killer Was Beaten To Death By A Mob After Admitting To Slaughtering 10 Children And Drinking Their Blood

Described as both a beast and a vampire by authorities, Masten Milimo Wanjala began strangling children when he was 16. After drinking their blood, he dumped their bodies around town.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 29, 2021

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A Kenyan Serial Killer Was Beaten To Death By A Mob After Admitting To Slaughtering 10 Children And Drinking Their Blood

Described as both a beast and a vampire by authorities, Masten Milimo Wanjala began strangling children when he was 16. After drinking their blood, he dumped their bodies around town.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 29, 2021

An Elephant In South Africa’s Kruger National Park Just Stomped A Suspected Poacher To Death

When rangers arrived at the scene, all that was left behind was a mangled body and the man's cell phone, which they are now using to find his accomplices.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 25, 2021

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An Elephant In South Africa’s Kruger National Park Just Stomped A Suspected Poacher To Death

When rangers arrived at the scene, all that was left behind was a mangled body and the man's cell phone, which they are now using to find his accomplices.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 25, 2021

The Frightening Shoebill Can Decapitate Baby Crocodiles — And Sounds Like A Machine Gun

Shoebills are famously intimidating, standing at five feet tall with a seven-inch beak that's strong enough to tear through six-foot fish.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 23, 2021

The Frightening Shoebill Can Decapitate Baby Crocodiles — And Sounds Like A Machine Gun

Shoebills are famously intimidating, standing at five feet tall with a seven-inch beak that's strong enough to tear through six-foot fish.

By Natasha Ishak • October 23, 2021

This Week In History News, Oct. 10 – 16

Eighth-century ski unearthed in Norway, ancient wine making factory discovered in Israel, sphinx garden ornaments found to be genuine Egyptian artifacts.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 15, 2021

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This Week In History News, Oct. 10 – 16

Eighth-century ski unearthed in Norway, ancient wine making factory discovered in Israel, sphinx garden ornaments found to be genuine Egyptian artifacts.

By All That's Interesting • October 15, 2021

The Mystery Of The Flying Dutchman Explained By The Physics Of Light

The mysterious Flying Dutchman has been spotted at sea since the late 1700s. However, there's more science than ghosts at work.

By William DeLong • Oct 8, 2021

The Mystery Of The Flying Dutchman Explained By The Physics Of Light

The mysterious Flying Dutchman has been spotted at sea since the late 1700s. However, there's more science than ghosts at work.

By William DeLong • October 8, 2021

How General Butt Naked Went From A Ruthless Liberian Warlord To A Repentant Preacher

Born Joshua Milton Blahyi, General Butt Naked commanded an army of child soldiers during the First Liberian Civil War and fought with extreme brutality — often in the nude.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 23, 2021

How General Butt Naked Went From A Ruthless Liberian Warlord To A Repentant Preacher

Born Joshua Milton Blahyi, General Butt Naked commanded an army of child soldiers during the First Liberian Civil War and fought with extreme brutality — often in the nude.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 23, 2021

Meet Mansa Musa, The West African Emperor Who Became The Richest Person In History

During the early 14th century, King Mansa Musa I reigned over Mali — and amassed enormous wealth that remains jaw-dropping to this day.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 19, 2021

Meet Mansa Musa, The West African Emperor Who Became The Richest Person In History

During the early 14th century, King Mansa Musa I reigned over Mali — and amassed enormous wealth that remains jaw-dropping to this day.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 19, 2021