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Praetorian Guard Assassination
Praetorian Guard Assassination

Inside The Praetorian Guard, The Fearsome Military Unit Of Ancient Rome

Members of the Praetorian Guard were supposed to protect the Roman emperor — but they amassed so much power that they often assassinated emperors they didn't like.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 3, 2022

Inside The Praetorian Guard, The Fearsome Military Unit Of Ancient Rome

Members of the Praetorian Guard were supposed to protect the Roman emperor — but they amassed so much power that they often assassinated emperors they didn't like.

By Genevieve Carlton February 3, 2022
Chincha Valley Spine And Skull And Spines
Chincha Valley Spine And Skull And Spines

Archaeologists In Peru Discover A 16th-Century Grave Containing Nearly 200 Human Spines Threaded Onto Sticks

Researchers believe that Indigenous people in Peru's Chincha Valley developed the practice of stacking spines on posts to reassemble bodies of the dead destroyed by Spanish colonists.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 3, 2022
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Archaeologists In Peru Discover A 16th-Century Grave Containing Nearly 200 Human Spines Threaded Onto Sticks

Researchers believe that Indigenous people in Peru's Chincha Valley developed the practice of stacking spines on posts to reassemble bodies of the dead destroyed by Spanish colonists.

By Kaleena Fraga February 3, 2022
Coyote Man Statue
Coyote Man Statue

This Week In History News, Jan. 23 – 29

Pre-Columbian coyote-man statue recovered by Mexico after long dispute, ninja weapon prototypes found in Japan, youngest known Roman amphitheater found in Switzerland.

By All That's Interesting Jan 28, 2022
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This Week In History News, Jan. 23 – 29

Pre-Columbian coyote-man statue recovered by Mexico after long dispute, ninja weapon prototypes found in Japan, youngest known Roman amphitheater found in Switzerland.

By All That's Interesting January 28, 2022
Kaiseraugst Roman Amphitheater
Kaiseraugst Roman Amphitheater

One Of The Last Roman Amphitheaters Ever Built Was Just Uncovered In Switzerland

The ruins of the amphitheater in the Swiss city of Kaiseraugst dates back to the fourth century A.D. in the late antiquity period.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 26, 2022
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One Of The Last Roman Amphitheaters Ever Built Was Just Uncovered In Switzerland

The ruins of the amphitheater in the Swiss city of Kaiseraugst dates back to the fourth century A.D. in the late antiquity period.

By Kaleena Fraga January 26, 2022
Ninja Weapons Prototypes
Ninja Weapons Prototypes

Possible Ninja Weapon Prototypes Discovered Among The Ruins Of Several Castles In Japan

The flat stones and spiked clay balls found at the site of the 1590 Siege of Odawara may be precursors to later ninja weapons.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 24, 2022
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Possible Ninja Weapon Prototypes Discovered Among The Ruins Of Several Castles In Japan

The flat stones and spiked clay balls found at the site of the 1590 Siege of Odawara may be precursors to later ninja weapons.

By Kaleena Fraga January 24, 2022
Tang Mural And Pots
Tang Mural And Pots

This Week In History News, Jan. 16 – 22

Ancient Chinese warrior's tomb found with cannabis inside, investigation names man who betrayed Anne Frank, Russian "scepters" turn out to be beer-drinking straws.

By All That's Interesting Jan 21, 2022
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This Week In History News, Jan. 16 – 22

Ancient Chinese warrior's tomb found with cannabis inside, investigation names man who betrayed Anne Frank, Russian "scepters" turn out to be beer-drinking straws.

By All That's Interesting January 21, 2022
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