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A Potato Farmer In Kyrgyzstan Just Unearthed A Massive 6th-Century Warrior Statue While Plowing His Field

The nearly 10-foot stone statue was discovered near Ak-Bulun village in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 20, 2022

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A Potato Farmer In Kyrgyzstan Just Unearthed A Massive 6th-Century Warrior Statue While Plowing His Field

The nearly 10-foot stone statue was discovered near Ak-Bulun village in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan.

By Austin Harvey • October 20, 2022

A Hapless Driver Just Damaged The Oldest Toilet In Japan By Backing Into It With His Car

The hyakusecchin — or “hundred-person toilet” — is about 600 years old and located in the Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 19, 2022

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A Hapless Driver Just Damaged The Oldest Toilet In Japan By Backing Into It With His Car

The hyakusecchin — or “hundred-person toilet” — is about 600 years old and located in the Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 19, 2022

Archaeologists In Poland Find Evidence Of Tools Used By Extinct Human Ancestors Half A Million Years Ago

The relics were found in Cave Tunel Wielki in Małopolska, Poland. Researchers say the discovery challenges what we know about early humans, since similar discoveries have suggested that they lived in the open air and not in caves.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 18, 2022

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Archaeologists In Poland Find Evidence Of Tools Used By Extinct Human Ancestors Half A Million Years Ago

The relics were found in Cave Tunel Wielki in Małopolska, Poland. Researchers say the discovery challenges what we know about early humans, since similar discoveries have suggested that they lived in the open air and not in caves.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 18, 2022

This Week In History News, Oct. 9 – 15

Ancient Medusa medal unearthed in Turkey, 1,400-year-old Native American canal found in Alabama, Chernobyl disaster's lingering effects revealed in Ukraine.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 14, 2022

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This Week In History News, Oct. 9 – 15

Ancient Medusa medal unearthed in Turkey, 1,400-year-old Native American canal found in Alabama, Chernobyl disaster's lingering effects revealed in Ukraine.

By All That's Interesting • October 14, 2022

The 9 Most Brutal Warlords In World History — From Sengoku Japan To Modern-Day Africa

These rulers weren't just cunning tacticians and diplomats — they also proved themselves to be exceedingly capable warriors in the heat of battle.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 10, 2022

The 9 Most Brutal Warlords In World History — From Sengoku Japan To Modern-Day Africa

These rulers weren't just cunning tacticians and diplomats — they also proved themselves to be exceedingly capable warriors in the heat of battle.

By Austin Harvey • October 10, 2022

This Week In History News, Oct. 2 – 8

Ancient Hercules statue uncovered in Greece, 2,600-year-old cheese found in Egypt, 2,000-year-old Roman statues destroyed in the Vatican.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 7, 2022

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This Week In History News, Oct. 2 – 8

Ancient Hercules statue uncovered in Greece, 2,600-year-old cheese found in Egypt, 2,000-year-old Roman statues destroyed in the Vatican.

By All That's Interesting • October 7, 2022

Inside The Disturbing History Of Flaying, The Centuries-Old Practice Of Skinning People Alive

Likely starting with the ancient Assyrians of Mesopotamia, flaying has long been one of the most excruciating forms of torture the world has ever seen.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 6, 2022

Inside The Disturbing History Of Flaying, The Centuries-Old Practice Of Skinning People Alive

Likely starting with the ancient Assyrians of Mesopotamia, flaying has long been one of the most excruciating forms of torture the world has ever seen.

By Austin Harvey • October 6, 2022

An American Tourist Just Smashed Two Ancient Roman Statues In The Vatican After Being Denied Permission To See The Pope

The busted-up busts were of "minor figures" but were nailed to their displays inside the Galleria Chiaramonte of the Museo Chariamonti, part of the Vatican Museums.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 6, 2022

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An American Tourist Just Smashed Two Ancient Roman Statues In The Vatican After Being Denied Permission To See The Pope

The busted-up busts were of "minor figures" but were nailed to their displays inside the Galleria Chiaramonte of the Museo Chariamonti, part of the Vatican Museums.

By Austin Harvey • October 6, 2022

Inside The Legend Of The Banshee, The Most Chilling Spirit In Celtic Folklore

The banshee is usually described as a woman wailing or singing, and according to ancient Irish mythology, she always heralds death.

By Kristen Winiarski • Oct 2, 2022

Inside The Legend Of The Banshee, The Most Chilling Spirit In Celtic Folklore

The banshee is usually described as a woman wailing or singing, and according to ancient Irish mythology, she always heralds death.

By Kristen Winiarski • October 2, 2022

This Week In History News, Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

Pre-Inca mass grave discovered in Peru, evidence of ancient parties found on crannogs around the British Isles, 1,500-year-old mosaic unearthed in Israel.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 30, 2022

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This Week In History News, Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

Pre-Inca mass grave discovered in Peru, evidence of ancient parties found on crannogs around the British Isles, 1,500-year-old mosaic unearthed in Israel.

By All That's Interesting • September 30, 2022