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Animal, Plant, Or Neither? Scientists Can’t Explain These 580 Million-Year-Old Mystery Creatures

The Rangeomorphs have puzzled scientists for years, but these new scans may begin to unlock their mysteries.

By John Kuroski • Jul 26, 2017

Animal, Plant, Or Neither? Scientists Can’t Explain These 580 Million-Year-Old Mystery Creatures

The Rangeomorphs have puzzled scientists for years, but these new scans may begin to unlock their mysteries.

By John Kuroski • July 26, 2017

Ancient Pompeii Porn Holds Key To Greater LGBT Acceptance, Says Reverend

This may be the only time a minister has instructed people to take a closer look at porn.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 21, 2017

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Ancient Pompeii Porn Holds Key To Greater LGBT Acceptance, Says Reverend

This may be the only time a minister has instructed people to take a closer look at porn.

By All That's Interesting • July 21, 2017

This Week In History, July 9 – 15

Civil War daughter speaks out on Confederate monuments, two famous serial killers may have been the same person, footage of Japan's WWII forced prostitution comes to light, monks find prescription from the father of medicine, scientists bring ancient family back to life.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 14, 2017

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This Week In History, July 9 – 15

Civil War daughter speaks out on Confederate monuments, two famous serial killers may have been the same person, footage of Japan's WWII forced prostitution comes to light, monks find prescription from the father of medicine, scientists bring ancient family back to life.

By All That's Interesting • July 14, 2017

This Week In History, July 2 – 8

Photo shows Amelia Earhart alive after crash, tattooed mummy recreated, Aztec skull tower discovered, Emmett Till memorial destroyed, Congressman films promo in Nazi gas chamber.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 7, 2017

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This Week In History, July 2 – 8

Photo shows Amelia Earhart alive after crash, tattooed mummy recreated, Aztec skull tower discovered, Emmett Till memorial destroyed, Congressman films promo in Nazi gas chamber.

By All That's Interesting • July 7, 2017

Aztec Tower Of Human Skulls Not An Invention Of Terrified Spaniards, Archaeologists Say

The Aztec tower of tens of thousands of skulls first described by the Spanish has been nothing more than a legend, until now.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 5, 2017

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Aztec Tower Of Human Skulls Not An Invention Of Terrified Spaniards, Archaeologists Say

The Aztec tower of tens of thousands of skulls first described by the Spanish has been nothing more than a legend, until now.

By All That's Interesting • July 5, 2017

Remarkable Tattooed Mummy Brought Back To Life In Stunning Realistic Recreation

We still may not know what killed the Señora of Cao in Peru 1,600 years ago, but we now know what she looked like when she was alive.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 5, 2017

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Remarkable Tattooed Mummy Brought Back To Life In Stunning Realistic Recreation

We still may not know what killed the Señora of Cao in Peru 1,600 years ago, but we now know what she looked like when she was alive.

By All That's Interesting • July 5, 2017

This Week In History, June 25 – July 1

Megalodon's extinction solved, Holocaust escapee takes on Jewish sexism, medieval sword unearthed, search for Amelia Earhart's body to begin, Salvador Dalí's body exhumed.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 30, 2017

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This Week In History, June 25 – July 1

Megalodon's extinction solved, Holocaust escapee takes on Jewish sexism, medieval sword unearthed, search for Amelia Earhart's body to begin, Salvador Dalí's body exhumed.

By All That's Interesting • June 30, 2017

This Week In History, June 18 – 24

Everything You Thought You Knew About Pocahontas Is Wrong, New Documentary Says We all think we know the basic gist of the Pocahontas plot line. Boy meets girl, girl’s family and friends try to kill boy, girl saves boy by throwing herself in front of warrior’s club. Classic. But a...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 23, 2017

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This Week In History, June 18 – 24

Everything You Thought You Knew About Pocahontas Is Wrong, New Documentary Says We all think we know the basic gist of the Pocahontas plot line. Boy meets girl, girl’s family and friends try to kill boy, girl saves boy by throwing herself in front of warrior’s club. Classic. But a...

By All That's Interesting • June 23, 2017

The Bizarre Hanging Coffins Of China And The Philippines

Hanging coffins are a unique custom in China dating back to the 8th century, when people would hang the bodies of the deceased off cliffs.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 22, 2017

The Bizarre Hanging Coffins Of China And The Philippines

Hanging coffins are a unique custom in China dating back to the 8th century, when people would hang the bodies of the deceased off cliffs.

By All That's Interesting • June 22, 2017

Ancient “City Of Giants” Uncovered In Ethiopia Reveals Origins Of Islam In The Region

The site in the Harlaa region of Ethiopia suggests a long history of trade and communication in North Africa and the Middle East.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jun 20, 2017

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Ancient “City Of Giants” Uncovered In Ethiopia Reveals Origins Of Islam In The Region

The site in the Harlaa region of Ethiopia suggests a long history of trade and communication in North Africa and the Middle East.

By Gabe Paoletti • June 20, 2017