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Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Rumors of so-called Bondo apes emerged around 2003 — when sensationalized reports about these highly aggressive, giant apes living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began to spread online.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 10, 2024

Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Rumors of so-called Bondo apes emerged around 2003 — when sensationalized reports about these highly aggressive, giant apes living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began to spread online.

By Austin Harvey • January 10, 2024

A 70-Year-Old Ugandan Woman Just Gave Birth To Twins — Thanks To In-Vitro Fertilization

Safina Namukwaya became one of the oldest women ever to give birth after she was "mocked" for being childless.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 8, 2023

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A 70-Year-Old Ugandan Woman Just Gave Birth To Twins — Thanks To In-Vitro Fertilization

Safina Namukwaya became one of the oldest women ever to give birth after she was "mocked" for being childless.

By Austin Harvey • December 8, 2023

This Week In History News, Oct. 22 – 28

Ancient rock carvings revealed in Brazil, Christ tattoo found on 1,300-year-old body unearthed in Sudan, massive Neolithic tomb discovered in Scotland.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 27, 2023

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This Week In History News, Oct. 22 – 28

Ancient rock carvings revealed in Brazil, Christ tattoo found on 1,300-year-old body unearthed in Sudan, massive Neolithic tomb discovered in Scotland.

By All That's Interesting • October 27, 2023

‘Do You Think She’s Dead?’: Inside The Incredible Survival Story Of Alison Botha

On December 18, 1994, Alison Botha was abducted near her home in South Africa. By the end of the night, she had been raped, stabbed, and disemboweled — but somehow, she managed to live.

By Danielle Tinning • Oct 22, 2023

‘Do You Think She’s Dead?’: Inside The Incredible Survival Story Of Alison Botha

On December 18, 1994, Alison Botha was abducted near her home in South Africa. By the end of the night, she had been raped, stabbed, and disemboweled — but somehow, she managed to live.

By Danielle Tinning • October 22, 2023

An Elderly Couple Sold An Antique Dealer An African Mask For $158. Now, They’re Suing Him After He Resold It For Millions

The traditional Fang mask from Gabon is one of only a few such artifacts in existence — but the couple had no idea how valuable it was until they read about the $4.4 million sale in the newspaper.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Oct 10, 2023

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An Elderly Couple Sold An Antique Dealer An African Mask For $158. Now, They’re Suing Him After He Resold It For Millions

The traditional Fang mask from Gabon is one of only a few such artifacts in existence — but the couple had no idea how valuable it was until they read about the $4.4 million sale in the newspaper.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • October 10, 2023

This Week In History News, Oct. 1 – 7

Scythian warlord's scepter found in Bulgaria, ancient wine jars unearthed in Egypt, Viking brooches discovered in Norway.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 6, 2023

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This Week In History News, Oct. 1 – 7

Scythian warlord's scepter found in Bulgaria, ancient wine jars unearthed in Egypt, Viking brooches discovered in Norway.

By All That's Interesting • October 6, 2023

Enigmatic Fairy Circles Thought To Only Appear In Australia And Africa May Be Far More Common

Mysterious rings devoid of vegetation that can be found around the world, fairy circles have baffled researchers for decades — now, they have an additional 263 sites to analyze.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 29, 2023

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Enigmatic Fairy Circles Thought To Only Appear In Australia And Africa May Be Far More Common

Mysterious rings devoid of vegetation that can be found around the world, fairy circles have baffled researchers for decades — now, they have an additional 263 sites to analyze.

By Austin Harvey • September 29, 2023

How A Peacekeeping Mission In Somalia Turned Into The Blood-Soaked Battle Of Mogadishu

On October 3, 1993, U.S. troops clashed with Somali militants in Mogadishu, resulting in two helicopter crashes that inspired the film Black Hawk Down.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 27, 2023

How A Peacekeeping Mission In Somalia Turned Into The Blood-Soaked Battle Of Mogadishu

On October 3, 1993, U.S. troops clashed with Somali militants in Mogadishu, resulting in two helicopter crashes that inspired the film Black Hawk Down.

By Austin Harvey • September 27, 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

The Real History Behind The 1993 Black Hawk Down Incident

During the Black Hawk Down incident that sparked the Battle of Mogadishu, 18 American soldiers were killed by Somali forces between October 3 and 4, 1993.

By Gina Dimuro • Sep 14, 2023

The Real History Behind The 1993 Black Hawk Down Incident

During the Black Hawk Down incident that sparked the Battle of Mogadishu, 18 American soldiers were killed by Somali forces between October 3 and 4, 1993.

By Gina Dimuro • September 14, 2023