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The Fiendish Plot Behind The “Screaming Mummy”

This screaming mummy was behind a murderous plot carried out over 3,000 years ago.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 28, 2017

The Fiendish Plot Behind The “Screaming Mummy”

This screaming mummy was behind a murderous plot carried out over 3,000 years ago.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 28, 2017

60 Ancient Shipwrecks Discovered In Black Sea

Ships from the Byzantine period, the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire were all discovered, as well as ships from a historic Mediterranean empire.

By Katie Serena • Sep 25, 2017

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60 Ancient Shipwrecks Discovered In Black Sea

Ships from the Byzantine period, the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire were all discovered, as well as ships from a historic Mediterranean empire.

By Katie Serena • September 25, 2017

When Women Could Take Their Husbands To Court Over Erectile Dysfunction

Just a few generations ago, marriage was an eternal bond that lasted through thick and thin — which likely resulted in a lot of unhappy people, but still, the low divorce rate numbers looked good on paper at least. These days, however, a whopping 40 to 50 percent of marriages...

By All That's Interesting • Sep 21, 2017

When Women Could Take Their Husbands To Court Over Erectile Dysfunction

Just a few generations ago, marriage was an eternal bond that lasted through thick and thin — which likely resulted in a lot of unhappy people, but still, the low divorce rate numbers looked good on paper at least. These days, however, a whopping 40 to 50 percent of marriages...

By All That's Interesting • September 21, 2017

This Week In History News, Sept. 10 – 16

Viking sword found, "Excalibur" mystery solved, lost languages uncovered, Hitler's sexual bloodlust revealed, St. Peter's bones possibly dug up.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 15, 2017

This Week In History News, Sept. 10 – 16

Viking sword found, "Excalibur" mystery solved, lost languages uncovered, Hitler's sexual bloodlust revealed, St. Peter's bones possibly dug up.

By All That's Interesting • September 15, 2017

Ancient Roman Swords Found Inside Fort Along Hadrian’s Wall

Researchers found both real swords and toy swords, presumably used by Roman children, that are nearly 2,000 years old.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 14, 2017

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Ancient Roman Swords Found Inside Fort Along Hadrian’s Wall

Researchers found both real swords and toy swords, presumably used by Roman children, that are nearly 2,000 years old.

By All That's Interesting • September 14, 2017

4 Bizarre Items You Won’t Believe Were Once Used As Currency

When we think of currency today, the first thing that comes to mind is paper, coin, or credit, but the value of money is of course relative depending on where, and when, you’re looking to spend it. Throughout history, food and other surprising items have been used as forms of...

By All That's Interesting • Sep 11, 2017

4 Bizarre Items You Won’t Believe Were Once Used As Currency

When we think of currency today, the first thing that comes to mind is paper, coin, or credit, but the value of money is of course relative depending on where, and when, you’re looking to spend it. Throughout history, food and other surprising items have been used as forms of...

By All That's Interesting • September 11, 2017

This Week In History News, September 3 – 9

Excalibur possibly found, ancient city to be washed away, pre-Pyramid ruins discovered in Canada, mysterious manuscript decoded, new Holocaust revelations come to light.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 8, 2017

This Week In History News, September 3 – 9

Excalibur possibly found, ancient city to be washed away, pre-Pyramid ruins discovered in Canada, mysterious manuscript decoded, new Holocaust revelations come to light.

By All That's Interesting • September 8, 2017

Lost Languages Discovered In One Of The World’s Oldest Libraries

Researchers discovered ancient texts hidden beneath years of writing in the manuscripts at St. Catherine's Monastery.

By Katie Serena • Sep 8, 2017

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Lost Languages Discovered In One Of The World’s Oldest Libraries

Researchers discovered ancient texts hidden beneath years of writing in the manuscripts at St. Catherine's Monastery.

By Katie Serena • September 8, 2017

Meet The Inca Ice Maiden, Perhaps The Best-Preserved Mummy In Human History

The must-see attraction for visitors to Museo Santuarios Andinos (Museum of Andean Sanctuaries) in Arequipa, Peru is without a doubt the Mummy Juanita, one of the world’s best-preserved corpses. Her full head of dark hair is still intact and the skin on her hands and arms, discoloration aside, shows almost...

By Joel Stice • Sep 7, 2017

Meet The Inca Ice Maiden, Perhaps The Best-Preserved Mummy In Human History

The must-see attraction for visitors to Museo Santuarios Andinos (Museum of Andean Sanctuaries) in Arequipa, Peru is without a doubt the Mummy Juanita, one of the world’s best-preserved corpses. Her full head of dark hair is still intact and the skin on her hands and arms, discoloration aside, shows almost...

By Joel Stice • September 7, 2017

Ancient Ruins Older Than The Pyramids Discovered In Canada

A researcher at the site said, "I remember when we got the dates back, and we just sat back and said 'Holy moly, this is old.'"

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 6, 2017

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Ancient Ruins Older Than The Pyramids Discovered In Canada

A researcher at the site said, "I remember when we got the dates back, and we just sat back and said 'Holy moly, this is old.'"

By Gabe Paoletti • September 6, 2017