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Researchers Identify Matilda McCrear As The Last Survivor Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade

Last year, Sally "Redoshi" Smith was identified as the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade. New research reveals Matilda McCrear lived three years longer — and led an extraordinary life.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 25, 2020

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Researchers Identify Matilda McCrear As The Last Survivor Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade

Last year, Sally "Redoshi" Smith was identified as the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade. New research reveals Matilda McCrear lived three years longer — and led an extraordinary life.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 25, 2020

Two Of The Last White Giraffes In The World Were Slaughtered By Poachers In Kenya

The carcasses of the two giraffes belonged to a mother and her calf. The remaining white giraffe has not been seen for some time.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 11, 2020

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Two Of The Last White Giraffes In The World Were Slaughtered By Poachers In Kenya

The carcasses of the two giraffes belonged to a mother and her calf. The remaining white giraffe has not been seen for some time.

By Natasha Ishak • March 11, 2020

648 Vultures Mysteriously Found Dead In Guinea-Bissau

There are still no answers as to how so many vultures, some endangered, just dropped dead.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 5, 2020

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648 Vultures Mysteriously Found Dead In Guinea-Bissau

There are still no answers as to how so many vultures, some endangered, just dropped dead.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 5, 2020

Meet Dr. Wouter Basson, The Ecstasy Cook Who Tried To Commit Genocide — And Got Away With It

Regularly compared to Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, Dr. Wouter Basson was in charge of a top-secret South African biological warfare program behind numerous killings, poisonings, and kidnappings in the 1980s.

By Samuel Warde • Feb 13, 2020

Meet Dr. Wouter Basson, The Ecstasy Cook Who Tried To Commit Genocide — And Got Away With It

Regularly compared to Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, Dr. Wouter Basson was in charge of a top-secret South African biological warfare program behind numerous killings, poisonings, and kidnappings in the 1980s.

By Samuel Warde • February 13, 2020

Sérgio Vieira de Mello’s Inspiring Story Of Fostering Peace Around The World

Sérgio Vieira de Mello was greatly admired due to his intellect and charisma, but his work as a global peacemaker was cut short by a devastating bombing.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 5, 2020

Sérgio Vieira de Mello’s Inspiring Story Of Fostering Peace Around The World

Sérgio Vieira de Mello was greatly admired due to his intellect and charisma, but his work as a global peacemaker was cut short by a devastating bombing.

By Natasha Ishak • February 5, 2020

This Week In History News, Jan. 26 – Feb. 1

Ancient Egyptian murder mystery solved, mysterious population of human ancestors uncovered, 3,000-year-old mummy's voice resurrected.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 31, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jan. 26 – Feb. 1

Ancient Egyptian murder mystery solved, mysterious population of human ancestors uncovered, 3,000-year-old mummy's voice resurrected.

By All That's Interesting • January 31, 2020

200 Billion Locusts Invade Kenya In The Worst Infestation In 70 Years

These unbeliveable photographs capture the horrifying locust invasion that is sweeping Kenya and other parts of East Africa.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 27, 2020

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200 Billion Locusts Invade Kenya In The Worst Infestation In 70 Years

These unbeliveable photographs capture the horrifying locust invasion that is sweeping Kenya and other parts of East Africa.

By Natasha Ishak • January 27, 2020

The Biggest History News Stories Of 2019, From Tut’s Tomb To The Knights Templar

Whether it was archaeology, ancient monuments, or extinct animals, history news and discoveries ranked with the most fascinating stories of 2019.

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 15, 2019

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The Biggest History News Stories Of 2019, From Tut’s Tomb To The Knights Templar

Whether it was archaeology, ancient monuments, or extinct animals, history news and discoveries ranked with the most fascinating stories of 2019.

By Natasha Ishak • December 15, 2019

This Week In History News, Dec. 1 – 7

Ancient mummified wolf-dog found in Siberia, Queen Elizabeth's sloppy handwriting outed, rare Egyptian animal mummies uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 6, 2019

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This Week In History News, Dec. 1 – 7

Ancient mummified wolf-dog found in Siberia, Queen Elizabeth's sloppy handwriting outed, rare Egyptian animal mummies uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • December 6, 2019

Parasitic Worm Crawls Up Man’s Penis, Lays Eggs, And Then Nearly Kills Him

"It wasn't exactly how I imagined the trip of a lifetime to go. The whole experience was surreal and strange."

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 19, 2019

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Parasitic Worm Crawls Up Man’s Penis, Lays Eggs, And Then Nearly Kills Him

"It wasn't exactly how I imagined the trip of a lifetime to go. The whole experience was surreal and strange."

By Marco Margaritoff • November 19, 2019