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This Week In History News, Jun. 11 – 17

Ancient mosaic found in the Gulf of Naples, "vampire" burials uncovered in Poland, bulldog-like breeding discovered among ancient Romans.

By All That's Interesting Jun 16, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jun. 11 – 17

Ancient mosaic found in the Gulf of Naples, "vampire" burials uncovered in Poland, bulldog-like breeding discovered among ancient Romans.

By All That's Interesting June 16, 2023

Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Sword In Germany So Well Preserved ‘It Almost Still Shines’

The rare octagonal sword may date to the 14th century B.C.E. and was found buried with a man, woman, and child in Bavaria.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 16, 2023

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Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Sword In Germany So Well Preserved ‘It Almost Still Shines’

The rare octagonal sword may date to the 14th century B.C.E. and was found buried with a man, woman, and child in Bavaria.

By Kaleena Fraga June 16, 2023

French Mayor Lepick And Construction Site

Mayor Becomes ‘Most Hated Man In France’ After Approving The Removal Of Ancient Stones To Build Hardware Store

Olivier Lepick, the mayor of Carnac, France, has faced nationwide criticism for approving the destruction of the stones that he claims he was told were of "low architectural value."

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 15, 2023

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Mayor Becomes ‘Most Hated Man In France’ After Approving The Removal Of Ancient Stones To Build Hardware Store

Olivier Lepick, the mayor of Carnac, France, has faced nationwide criticism for approving the destruction of the stones that he claims he was told were of "low architectural value."

By Kaleena Fraga June 15, 2023

New Research Finds Romans Once Bred Lapdogs That Looked Like Modern French Bulldogs

Researchers believe that the dog was a beloved pet, treated well in life and honored in death.

By Austin Harvey Jun 13, 2023

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New Research Finds Romans Once Bred Lapdogs That Looked Like Modern French Bulldogs

Researchers believe that the dog was a beloved pet, treated well in life and honored in death.

By Austin Harvey June 13, 2023

Decimation, The Roman Military Punishment That Massacred Ten Percent Of A Unit

In ancient times, decimation was used by Roman military leaders to brutally punish their own soldiers for cowardice and insubordination.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 10, 2023

Decimation, The Roman Military Punishment That Massacred Ten Percent Of A Unit

In ancient times, decimation was used by Roman military leaders to brutally punish their own soldiers for cowardice and insubordination.

By Kaleena Fraga June 10, 2023

This Week In History News, Jun. 4 – 10

Ancient bone flutes uncovered in Israel, 2,300-year-old elephant statue unearthed in India, "Atlantis of the North Sea" found near Germany.

By All That's Interesting Jun 9, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jun. 4 – 10

Ancient bone flutes uncovered in Israel, 2,300-year-old elephant statue unearthed in India, "Atlantis of the North Sea" found near Germany.

By All That's Interesting June 9, 2023

New Facial Reconstruction Of King Tut Offers Revealing Look At The Egyptian Boy King

The new facial reconstruction of King Tut, which used new technology and drew on old research, suggests that the young Egyptian pharaoh had the face of a "delicate" student.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 9, 2023

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New Facial Reconstruction Of King Tut Offers Revealing Look At The Egyptian Boy King

The new facial reconstruction of King Tut, which used new technology and drew on old research, suggests that the young Egyptian pharaoh had the face of a "delicate" student.

By Kaleena Fraga June 9, 2023

Analysis Of A 2,000-Year-Old Vase Reveals Ancient Egyptians Drank Hallucinogenic Drugs Mixed With Human Blood

The ancient cocktail was consumed by a cult dedicated to the deity Bes, who served as a protective spirit, particularly to mothers and children.

By Austin Harvey Jun 6, 2023

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Analysis Of A 2,000-Year-Old Vase Reveals Ancient Egyptians Drank Hallucinogenic Drugs Mixed With Human Blood

The ancient cocktail was consumed by a cult dedicated to the deity Bes, who served as a protective spirit, particularly to mothers and children.

By Austin Harvey June 6, 2023

This Week In History News, May 28 – Jun. 3

Eighteenth-century sword sold for $17.4 million in London, ancient petroglyphs uncovered in Sweden, 2,500-year-old feces examined in Jerusalem.

By All That's Interesting Jun 2, 2023

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This Week In History News, May 28 – Jun. 3

Eighteenth-century sword sold for $17.4 million in London, ancient petroglyphs uncovered in Sweden, 2,500-year-old feces examined in Jerusalem.

By All That's Interesting June 2, 2023

Paleontologists Just Unearthed A Nearly 6-Million-Year-Old ‘Elephant Graveyard’ In Florida

The bones belong to the gomphothere, a distant relative of modern elephants that roamed the earth for millions of years before being hunted to extinction 12,000 years ago.

By Austin Harvey Jun 2, 2023

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Paleontologists Just Unearthed A Nearly 6-Million-Year-Old ‘Elephant Graveyard’ In Florida

The bones belong to the gomphothere, a distant relative of modern elephants that roamed the earth for millions of years before being hunted to extinction 12,000 years ago.

By Austin Harvey June 2, 2023