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New Research Finds That Vikings Brought Their Favorite Animals To Britain Over 1,000 Years Ago

By analyzing bones found in England, researchers confirmed that Vikings transported animals like horses and dogs from Scandinavia to Britain.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 2, 2023

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New Research Finds That Vikings Brought Their Favorite Animals To Britain Over 1,000 Years Ago

By analyzing bones found in England, researchers confirmed that Vikings transported animals like horses and dogs from Scandinavia to Britain.

By Amber Morgan • February 2, 2023

The Last Dodo Died 350 Years Ago — But This Science Startup Is Hoping To Bring The Extinct Bird Back

Scientists believe that a version of the extinct dodo could be replicated but some argue that the money and time required to do so would be better spent protecting at-risk species today.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 1, 2023

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The Last Dodo Died 350 Years Ago — But This Science Startup Is Hoping To Bring The Extinct Bird Back

Scientists believe that a version of the extinct dodo could be replicated but some argue that the money and time required to do so would be better spent protecting at-risk species today.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 1, 2023

The Real Story Of Gunther VI, The Millionaire German Shepherd Known As The ‘Richest Dog In The World’

For years, stories have circulated about a line of dogs named Gunther who inherited the fortune of a wealthy countess in 1992 — but is it all a hoax to help sell real estate?

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 28, 2023

The Real Story Of Gunther VI, The Millionaire German Shepherd Known As The ‘Richest Dog In The World’

For years, stories have circulated about a line of dogs named Gunther who inherited the fortune of a wealthy countess in 1992 — but is it all a hoax to help sell real estate?

By Kaleena Fraga • January 28, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 22 – 28

Ancient Hun warrior's tomb uncovered in Romania, lost van Dyck found in a New York barn, prehistoric whale skull discovered in Maryland.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 27, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jan. 22 – 28

Ancient Hun warrior's tomb uncovered in Romania, lost van Dyck found in a New York barn, prehistoric whale skull discovered in Maryland.

By All That's Interesting • January 27, 2023

A Beachcomber Just Stumbled Upon A 12-Million-Year-Old Whale Skull In Maryland

The whale skull was found packed in a 650-pound block of sediment that preserved the fossil like a "sarcophagus."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 25, 2023

A Beachcomber Just Stumbled Upon A 12-Million-Year-Old Whale Skull In Maryland

The whale skull was found packed in a 650-pound block of sediment that preserved the fossil like a "sarcophagus."

By Kaleena Fraga • January 25, 2023

Weighing Almost Six Pounds, Australian ‘Toadzilla’ Breaks Records For The Largest Toad On Earth

An Australian park ranger gasped when she saw the record-breaking monster cane toad, now dubbed "Toadzilla."

By Amber Morgan • Jan 24, 2023

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Weighing Almost Six Pounds, Australian ‘Toadzilla’ Breaks Records For The Largest Toad On Earth

An Australian park ranger gasped when she saw the record-breaking monster cane toad, now dubbed "Toadzilla."

By Amber Morgan • January 24, 2023

What Is Cordyceps? 23 Disturbing Photos Of The ‘Zombie Fungus’ And Its Hapless Insect Victims

In The Last of Us, an infection called cordyceps causes a zombie outbreak — but it's actually a real fungus that kills insects and is used in herbal medicine.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 22, 2023

What Is Cordyceps? 23 Disturbing Photos Of The ‘Zombie Fungus’ And Its Hapless Insect Victims

In The Last of Us, an infection called cordyceps causes a zombie outbreak — but it's actually a real fungus that kills insects and is used in herbal medicine.

By Austin Harvey • January 22, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 15 – 21

"Replica" sword found to be genuine Bronze Age artifact, one of the world's oldest runestones discovered, ancient Egyptian burial uncovered with 142 dead dogs.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 20, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jan. 15 – 21

"Replica" sword found to be genuine Bronze Age artifact, one of the world's oldest runestones discovered, ancient Egyptian burial uncovered with 142 dead dogs.

By All That's Interesting • January 20, 2023

A Woman And Her Child Were Just Killed By A Rampaging Polar Bear In A Remote Alaskan Village

Summer Myomick, 24, and her 1-year-old son, Clyde Ongtowasruk, were both killed by the bear in the remote town of Wales, Alaska.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 19, 2023

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A Woman And Her Child Were Just Killed By A Rampaging Polar Bear In A Remote Alaskan Village

Summer Myomick, 24, and her 1-year-old son, Clyde Ongtowasruk, were both killed by the bear in the remote town of Wales, Alaska.

By Amber Morgan • January 19, 2023

Archaeologists In Egypt Just Discovered The Ancient Remains Of A Young Child Buried With Scores Of Dead Dogs

Archaeologists suspect that all 142 dogs died at the same time — but there are no signs of violence on their remains.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 18, 2023

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Archaeologists In Egypt Just Discovered The Ancient Remains Of A Young Child Buried With Scores Of Dead Dogs

Archaeologists suspect that all 142 dogs died at the same time — but there are no signs of violence on their remains.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 18, 2023