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Inside The Enduring Myth Of The Loch Ness Monster And The Most Convincing Sightings From History

A marine creature from Scottish folklore, the Loch Ness Monster is one of the most famous cryptids in history — but is it actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 20, 2023

Inside The Enduring Myth Of The Loch Ness Monster And The Most Convincing Sightings From History

A marine creature from Scottish folklore, the Loch Ness Monster is one of the most famous cryptids in history — but is it actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • June 20, 2023

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

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 pharoah 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 pharoah had the face of a "delicate" student.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 9, 2023

The Story Behind The Lovers Of Valdaro, The Stone Age Couple Locked In An Eternal Embrace

Discovered in a Neolithic tomb in Italy, the Lovers of Valdaro are a pair of skeletons that have been holding each other for 6,000 years.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 8, 2023

The Story Behind The Lovers Of Valdaro, The Stone Age Couple Locked In An Eternal Embrace

Discovered in a Neolithic tomb in Italy, the Lovers of Valdaro are a pair of skeletons that have been holding each other for 6,000 years.

By Austin Harvey • June 8, 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