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This Week In History News, Jul. 26 – Aug. 1

Prehistoric sea life resurrected, child's inscription from Auschwitz uncovered, sunken German U-Boat caught on film.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 31, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jul. 26 – Aug. 1

Prehistoric sea life resurrected, child's inscription from Auschwitz uncovered, sunken German U-Boat caught on film.

By All That's Interesting • July 31, 2020

‘Every Woman’s Man And Every Man’s Woman’: Inside The Sex Rumors Surrounding Julius Caesar

As a powerful man in ancient Rome, Julius Caesar probably had sex with both men and women, but it was his taste in partners that threatened to ruin his reputation.

By Andrew Milne • Jul 28, 2020

‘Every Woman’s Man And Every Man’s Woman’: Inside The Sex Rumors Surrounding Julius Caesar

As a powerful man in ancient Rome, Julius Caesar probably had sex with both men and women, but it was his taste in partners that threatened to ruin his reputation.

By Andrew Milne • July 28, 2020

This Week In History News, Jul. 19 – 25

Mystery of ancient Egypt's "Screaming Woman" mummy solved, some authority over half of Oklahoma returned to Native Americans, Victorian vampire-hunting kit goes up for auction.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 24, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jul. 19 – 25

Mystery of ancient Egypt's "Screaming Woman" mummy solved, some authority over half of Oklahoma returned to Native Americans, Victorian vampire-hunting kit goes up for auction.

By All That's Interesting • July 24, 2020

Inside Templo Mayor, The Mythic Aztec Temple Of Skulls That Terrified The Spanish Conquistadors

Experts weren't sure whether to believe Hernán Cortés' reports of an Aztec temple with a wall featuring 130,000 human skulls — until a 2017 excavation revealed the chilling truth.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 23, 2020

Inside Templo Mayor, The Mythic Aztec Temple Of Skulls That Terrified The Spanish Conquistadors

Experts weren't sure whether to believe Hernán Cortés' reports of an Aztec temple with a wall featuring 130,000 human skulls — until a 2017 excavation revealed the chilling truth.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 23, 2020

Ancient Greek Temples Had Ramps For People With Disabilities 2,500 Years Ago

The study's author says these structures built in the 4th century B.C. are the earliest known accessibility ramps ever discovered.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 21, 2020

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Ancient Greek Temples Had Ramps For People With Disabilities 2,500 Years Ago

The study's author says these structures built in the 4th century B.C. are the earliest known accessibility ramps ever discovered.

By Natasha Ishak • July 21, 2020

This Week In History News, Jul. 12 – 18

Cat remains from 6,200 years ago discovered, mass grave of Nazi soldiers unearthed, Aztec palace and home of Hernán Cortés found.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 17, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jul. 12 – 18

Cat remains from 6,200 years ago discovered, mass grave of Nazi soldiers unearthed, Aztec palace and home of Hernán Cortés found.

By All That's Interesting • July 17, 2020

This Week In History News, Jun. 21 – 27

Murdered Stone Age man's face reconstructed, mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke believed to be solved, historic Viking settlement unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 26, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jun. 21 – 27

Murdered Stone Age man's face reconstructed, mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke believed to be solved, historic Viking settlement unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • June 26, 2020

44 Ancient Artifacts That Reveal What Life Was Really Like For Our Ancestors

From prehistoric porn to ancient wine, discover some of the most fascinating ancient artifacts that you won't see in history books.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 21, 2020

44 Ancient Artifacts That Reveal What Life Was Really Like For Our Ancestors

From prehistoric porn to ancient wine, discover some of the most fascinating ancient artifacts that you won't see in history books.

By Erin Kelly • June 21, 2020

This Week In History News, Jun. 14 – 20

Ancient Irish incest uncovered, buried Roman city found, mysteries of China's Great Wall unlocked.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 19, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jun. 14 – 20

Ancient Irish incest uncovered, buried Roman city found, mysteries of China's Great Wall unlocked.

By All That's Interesting • June 19, 2020

This Week In History News, Jun. 7 – 13

Ancient Irish longboat uncovered, preserved dinosaur specimen's last meal examined, lost World War II plane wreckage revealed.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 12, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jun. 7 – 13

Ancient Irish longboat uncovered, preserved dinosaur specimen's last meal examined, lost World War II plane wreckage revealed.

By All That's Interesting • June 12, 2020