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Marie Antoinette’s Prized Jewelry Collection Is On Display – And On Sale – For The First Time In 200 Years

"I think she probably was one of the original, you know, the original 'it girl'. Honestly, in terms of her style and her relationship to fashion and jewelry."

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 2, 2018

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Marie Antoinette’s Prized Jewelry Collection Is On Display – And On Sale – For The First Time In 200 Years

"I think she probably was one of the original, you know, the original 'it girl'. Honestly, in terms of her style and her relationship to fashion and jewelry."

By Caroline Redmond • November 2, 2018

Genetic Testing Reveals That The Earth’s Oldest Civilization Is The Aboriginal Australians

Australia's Aborigines have a long and rich history that stretches back nearly 60,000 years.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 23, 2018

Genetic Testing Reveals That The Earth’s Oldest Civilization Is The Aboriginal Australians

Australia's Aborigines have a long and rich history that stretches back nearly 60,000 years.

By Caroline Redmond • October 23, 2018

Museum Of The Bible Forced To Admit That Their Dead Sea Scroll Fragments Are Fakes

"This is an opportunity to educate the public on the importance of verifying the authenticity of rare biblical artifacts, the elaborate testing process undertaken and our commitment to transparency."

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 23, 2018

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Museum Of The Bible Forced To Admit That Their Dead Sea Scroll Fragments Are Fakes

"This is an opportunity to educate the public on the importance of verifying the authenticity of rare biblical artifacts, the elaborate testing process undertaken and our commitment to transparency."

By Bernadette Deron • October 23, 2018

This Week In History News, Sept. 23 – 29

Jesus' possible use of cannabis oil, the mystery of "art's most scandalous vagina," and an unearthed medieval board game.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 28, 2018

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This Week In History News, Sept. 23 – 29

Jesus' possible use of cannabis oil, the mystery of "art's most scandalous vagina," and an unearthed medieval board game.

By All That's Interesting • September 28, 2018

Experts Just Discovered The World’s Largest Bird — The 1,800-Pound Vorombe Titan

These giant "dinosaur birds" grew up to 10 feet tall and weighed in at a massive 1,800 pounds.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 26, 2018

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Experts Just Discovered The World’s Largest Bird — The 1,800-Pound Vorombe Titan

These giant "dinosaur birds" grew up to 10 feet tall and weighed in at a massive 1,800 pounds.

By Bernadette Deron • September 26, 2018

33 Ancient Rome Facts That Will Change The Way You See History

From the toothpaste made of urine to the perfume made of sweat, these Ancient Rome facts will give you a whole new way of looking at history.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 21, 2018

33 Ancient Rome Facts That Will Change The Way You See History

From the toothpaste made of urine to the perfume made of sweat, these Ancient Rome facts will give you a whole new way of looking at history.

By Mark Oliver • September 21, 2018

This Week In History News, Sept. 16 – 22

Woman who seduced and killed Nazis as a teen dies at 92, scientists unearth mummified Ice Age wolf pup, researchers find evidence of medieval female pope.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 21, 2018

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This Week In History News, Sept. 16 – 22

Woman who seduced and killed Nazis as a teen dies at 92, scientists unearth mummified Ice Age wolf pup, researchers find evidence of medieval female pope.

By All That's Interesting • September 21, 2018

Masamune, The 13th-Century Japanese Swordsmith Who Was The Stuff Of Legends

Legend says that his swords were so well-made, their layers went to a point that was but one atom thick.

By William DeLong • Sep 17, 2018

Masamune, The 13th-Century Japanese Swordsmith Who Was The Stuff Of Legends

Legend says that his swords were so well-made, their layers went to a point that was but one atom thick.

By William DeLong • September 17, 2018

27 Sun Tzu Quotes That Show Why People Are Talking About ‘The Art Of War’ 2,500 Years Later

These profound Sun Tzu quotes reveal his wisdom and explain why people are still reading "The Art of War" more than 2,500 years later.

By John Kuroski • Sep 13, 2018

27 Sun Tzu Quotes That Show Why People Are Talking About ‘The Art Of War’ 2,500 Years Later

These profound Sun Tzu quotes reveal his wisdom and explain why people are still reading "The Art of War" more than 2,500 years later.

By John Kuroski • September 13, 2018

Fishermen Discover A Massive 10,000-Year-Old ‘Irish Elk’ Skull

Though the ancient species was not exclusively found in Ireland, more remains of these deer have been found in that country than anywhere else in the world.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 11, 2018

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Fishermen Discover A Massive 10,000-Year-Old ‘Irish Elk’ Skull

Though the ancient species was not exclusively found in Ireland, more remains of these deer have been found in that country than anywhere else in the world.

By Bernadette Deron • September 11, 2018