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The Complicated Story Of Marcus Junius Brutus — And How He Became Known As History’s Most Infamous Traitor

Before Brutus' name became synonymous with the betrayal of Julius Caesar, Roman republicans sang his praises as a hero of democracy.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Aug 12, 2022

The Complicated Story Of Marcus Junius Brutus — And How He Became Known As History’s Most Infamous Traitor

Before Brutus' name became synonymous with the betrayal of Julius Caesar, Roman republicans sang his praises as a hero of democracy.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • August 12, 2022

This Week In History News, Aug. 7 -13

Historic woolly mammoth remains unearthed in New Mexico, Maya balls made of human ashes found in Mexico, ancient China's bronze recipe unlocked.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 12, 2022

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This Week In History News, Aug. 7 -13

Historic woolly mammoth remains unearthed in New Mexico, Maya balls made of human ashes found in Mexico, ancient China's bronze recipe unlocked.

By All That's Interesting • August 12, 2022

Mystery Of Ancient Chinese Bronze Production Finally Solved Using 2,300-Year-Old Recipe

For centuries, researchers have puzzled over the ingredients in a 2,300-year-old Chinese recipe for bronze. Now, they think they've finally figured them out.

By Leah Silverman • Aug 11, 2022

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Mystery Of Ancient Chinese Bronze Production Finally Solved Using 2,300-Year-Old Recipe

For centuries, researchers have puzzled over the ingredients in a 2,300-year-old Chinese recipe for bronze. Now, they think they've finally figured them out.

By Leah Silverman • August 11, 2022

Archaeologists Find Evidence That The Maya Turned Their Rulers’ Remains Into Rubber Balls For The Game Of Pelota

The ancient game of pelota was a deeply meaningful tradition to Mesoamerican cultures and was intimately linked to life, death, and the gods.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 10, 2022

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Archaeologists Find Evidence That The Maya Turned Their Rulers’ Remains Into Rubber Balls For The Game Of Pelota

The ancient game of pelota was a deeply meaningful tradition to Mesoamerican cultures and was intimately linked to life, death, and the gods.

By Austin Harvey • August 10, 2022

Researchers Just Discovered An Ancient, Giant-Headed Amphibian That Used Its Sticky Tongue To Catch Prey

Chemnitzion richteri was discovered at the site of an ancient petrified forest and is believed to have roamed the Earth 291 million years ago.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 2, 2022

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Researchers Just Discovered An Ancient, Giant-Headed Amphibian That Used Its Sticky Tongue To Catch Prey

Chemnitzion richteri was discovered at the site of an ancient petrified forest and is believed to have roamed the Earth 291 million years ago.

By Austin Harvey • August 2, 2022

Who Killed The Most People In History? It’s Not As Straightforward As You Think

The candidates for who has killed the most people in history range from despotic leaders to imperial rulers, all of whom killed millions of people during their bloody reigns.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 29, 2022

Who Killed The Most People In History? It’s Not As Straightforward As You Think

The candidates for who has killed the most people in history range from despotic leaders to imperial rulers, all of whom killed millions of people during their bloody reigns.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 29, 2022

This Week In History News, Jul. 24 – 30

Archaeologists find Ice Age "ghost tracks" in Utah, Hitler's gold watch set to go to auction, Slovenian fires set off bombs from World War I.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 29, 2022

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This Week In History News, Jul. 24 – 30

Archaeologists find Ice Age "ghost tracks" in Utah, Hitler's gold watch set to go to auction, Slovenian fires set off bombs from World War I.

By All That's Interesting • July 29, 2022

This Week In History News, Jul. 17 – 23

"Monumental" Roman city uncovered in Spain, England's oldest shipwreck found in Dorset, decades-old murder case solved in New Jersey.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 22, 2022

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This Week In History News, Jul. 17 – 23

"Monumental" Roman city uncovered in Spain, England's oldest shipwreck found in Dorset, decades-old murder case solved in New Jersey.

By All That's Interesting • July 22, 2022

The Fascinating History Of The Drinking Horn, The Thirst-Quenching Vessel Of Viking Legend

Though it's most often associated with the Vikings, the drinking horn has a long history that actually started more than 1,000 years before the vicious warriors ever left Scandinavia.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jul 21, 2022

The Fascinating History Of The Drinking Horn, The Thirst-Quenching Vessel Of Viking Legend

Though it's most often associated with the Vikings, the drinking horn has a long history that actually started more than 1,000 years before the vicious warriors ever left Scandinavia.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • July 21, 2022

Who Invented Ice Cream? Inside The Surprisingly Long History Of The World’s Favorite Frozen Treat

Frozen desserts date all the way back to ancient China around 200 B.C.E., but a staggering number of ice cream innovators over the centuries have helped perfect the treat we enjoy today.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 21, 2022

Who Invented Ice Cream? Inside The Surprisingly Long History Of The World’s Favorite Frozen Treat

Frozen desserts date all the way back to ancient China around 200 B.C.E., but a staggering number of ice cream innovators over the centuries have helped perfect the treat we enjoy today.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 21, 2022