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35 History Maps That Will Make You See The World In A Whole New Light

From Indigenous territories in pre-colonial America to the height of the Nazi regime, these maps explain history better than any textbook.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 1, 2021

35 History Maps That Will Make You See The World In A Whole New Light

From Indigenous territories in pre-colonial America to the height of the Nazi regime, these maps explain history better than any textbook.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 1, 2021

Excavations At A Roman Amphitheater In England Just Revealed Holding Cells Where Gladiators Waited Before Fights To The Death

Archeologists say that the amphitheater in Richborough, Kent, could hold up to 5,000 spectators who cheered on charging gladiators and roaring wild animals in epic fights.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 1, 2021

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Excavations At A Roman Amphitheater In England Just Revealed Holding Cells Where Gladiators Waited Before Fights To The Death

Archeologists say that the amphitheater in Richborough, Kent, could hold up to 5,000 spectators who cheered on charging gladiators and roaring wild animals in epic fights.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 1, 2021

This Week In History News, Oct. 24 – 30

Paint on ancient Peruvian mask found to contain human blood, massive nest of dinosaur eggs uncovered, search for bodies at Native American forced assimilation school begins.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 29, 2021

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This Week In History News, Oct. 24 – 30

Paint on ancient Peruvian mask found to contain human blood, massive nest of dinosaur eggs uncovered, search for bodies at Native American forced assimilation school begins.

By All That's Interesting • October 29, 2021

9 Terrifying Historical Artifacts — And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

From a monk who mummified himself inside a statue to a tower made of human skulls, discover some of the most chilling artifacts ever unearthed.

By Genevieve Carlton • Oct 28, 2021

9 Terrifying Historical Artifacts — And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

From a monk who mummified himself inside a statue to a tower made of human skulls, discover some of the most chilling artifacts ever unearthed.

By Genevieve Carlton • October 28, 2021

This Week In History News, Oct. 17 – 23

Mysterious shipwreck found on a Latvian beach, date of Vikings' arrival in the Americas uncovered, oldest-known depiction of a ghost found on an ancient tablet.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 22, 2021

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This Week In History News, Oct. 17 – 23

Mysterious shipwreck found on a Latvian beach, date of Vikings' arrival in the Americas uncovered, oldest-known depiction of a ghost found on an ancient tablet.

By All That's Interesting • October 22, 2021

Archaeologists Discover The World’s Earliest Narrative Carving — And It’s A Man Holding His Penis Surrounded By Leopards

The relief was found in 2021 at a Neolithic site in southeastern Turkey that archaeologists date back roughly 11,000 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 22, 2021

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Archaeologists Discover The World’s Earliest Narrative Carving — And It’s A Man Holding His Penis Surrounded By Leopards

The relief was found in 2021 at a Neolithic site in southeastern Turkey that archaeologists date back roughly 11,000 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 22, 2021

Medieval ‘Hipster’ Warrior Found Buried With Rare Ivory Comb

The items found in the 6th-century grave suggest the man was a wealthy warrior who cared about his appearance.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 20, 2021

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Medieval ‘Hipster’ Warrior Found Buried With Rare Ivory Comb

The items found in the 6th-century grave suggest the man was a wealthy warrior who cared about his appearance.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 20, 2021

The Oldest Known Depiction Of A Ghost Was Just Found On 3,500-Year-Old Babylonian Tablet

Discovered in the British Museum in London, the ancient tablet shows a lonely male spirit being taken to the afterlife by a female companion.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 19, 2021

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The Oldest Known Depiction Of A Ghost Was Just Found On 3,500-Year-Old Babylonian Tablet

Discovered in the British Museum in London, the ancient tablet shows a lonely male spirit being taken to the afterlife by a female companion.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 19, 2021

Israeli Scuba Diver Finds 900-Year-Old Crusader Sword In The Mediterranean

Experts estimate that the sword dates back to the Third Crusade when Christian crusaders attempted to retake Jerusalem.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 19, 2021

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Israeli Scuba Diver Finds 900-Year-Old Crusader Sword In The Mediterranean

Experts estimate that the sword dates back to the Third Crusade when Christian crusaders attempted to retake Jerusalem.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 19, 2021

Hundreds Of Colorful, Stone-Cut Tombs Dating Back To The Roman Era Discovered In Turkey

Excavations in the ancient Roman city of Blaundos revealed 400 chamber tombs that had been cut into the side of a nearby canyon about 1,800 years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 18, 2021

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Hundreds Of Colorful, Stone-Cut Tombs Dating Back To The Roman Era Discovered In Turkey

Excavations in the ancient Roman city of Blaundos revealed 400 chamber tombs that had been cut into the side of a nearby canyon about 1,800 years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 18, 2021