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1,400-Year-Old Headless Horse Discovered Buried Alongside Rider In Germany

The graves of the horse and rider were found in the German town of Knittlingen among other medieval graves.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 2, 2022

1,400-Year-Old Headless Horse Discovered Buried Alongside Rider In Germany

The graves of the horse and rider were found in the German town of Knittlingen among other medieval graves.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 2, 2022

Polar Bears Have Taken Over An Abandoned Soviet Weather Station In The Arctic Circle

A photographer captured images of more than 20 polar bears that have moved into the abandoned buildings of a former Arctic weather station on the Russian island of Kolyuchin.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 1, 2022

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Polar Bears Have Taken Over An Abandoned Soviet Weather Station In The Arctic Circle

A photographer captured images of more than 20 polar bears that have moved into the abandoned buildings of a former Arctic weather station on the Russian island of Kolyuchin.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 1, 2022

This Week In History News, Jan. 9 – 15

Prehistoric "sea dragon" unearthed in England, Roman-era coins found by a badger, and the truth about Vikings' helmets.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 14, 2022

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This Week In History News, Jan. 9 – 15

Prehistoric "sea dragon" unearthed in England, Roman-era coins found by a badger, and the truth about Vikings' helmets.

By All That's Interesting • January 14, 2022

Hungry Badger Leads Archeologists To ‘Exceptional’ Collection Of Roman-Era Coins In Spain

The 209 coins date back to between the third and fifth centuries and were minted across the Roman empire.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 12, 2022

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Hungry Badger Leads Archeologists To ‘Exceptional’ Collection Of Roman-Era Coins In Spain

The 209 coins date back to between the third and fifth centuries and were minted across the Roman empire.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 12, 2022

Meet The Mercy Dogs, The Unsung Canine Heroes Of World War I

Mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, were first used by the German Army to help find wounded soldiers on the battlefield and to comfort the dying.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 29, 2021

Meet The Mercy Dogs, The Unsung Canine Heroes Of World War I

Mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, were first used by the German Army to help find wounded soldiers on the battlefield and to comfort the dying.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 29, 2021

What Are Tardigrades? Meet The Most Resilient Animals On Earth

The segmented invertebrates known as tardigrades may be microscopic, but these indestructible "water bears" are planet Earth's most resilient creatures.

By Katie Serena • Dec 29, 2021

What Are Tardigrades? Meet The Most Resilient Animals On Earth

The segmented invertebrates known as tardigrades may be microscopic, but these indestructible "water bears" are planet Earth's most resilient creatures.

By Katie Serena • December 29, 2021

Inside The 13 Weirdest News Stories To Come Out Of 2021

From the Russian "Popeye" who was nearly killed by his arm injections to the man who injected himself with magic mushrooms, these are the strangest headlines we saw in 2021.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 28, 2021

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Inside The 13 Weirdest News Stories To Come Out Of 2021

From the Russian "Popeye" who was nearly killed by his arm injections to the man who injected himself with magic mushrooms, these are the strangest headlines we saw in 2021.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 28, 2021

23 Photos Of Celebrities And Their Dogs That’ll Melt Your Heart

From Helen Keller to Frank Sinatra to Carrie Fisher, even the biggest celebrities needed a little love from their dogs.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 26, 2021

23 Photos Of Celebrities And Their Dogs That’ll Melt Your Heart

From Helen Keller to Frank Sinatra to Carrie Fisher, even the biggest celebrities needed a little love from their dogs.

By Erin Kelly • December 26, 2021

Meet The Ocean Sunfish, The Rhino-Sized Creature That’s The Gentle Giant Of The Sea

The enormous ocean sunfish known as the Mola mola can grow to be 5,000 pounds and 14 feet long, making it the world's largest bony fish.

By Mark Oliver • Dec 24, 2021

Meet The Ocean Sunfish, The Rhino-Sized Creature That’s The Gentle Giant Of The Sea

The enormous ocean sunfish known as the Mola mola can grow to be 5,000 pounds and 14 feet long, making it the world's largest bony fish.

By Mark Oliver • December 24, 2021

Archaeologists Uncover Car-Sized Millipede In England With Fossil Of Largest Arthropod In History

Discovered by mere chance, the fossilized creature is the largest millipede ever found — and would have grown to weigh 110 pounds with a body spanning nine feet.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 23, 2021

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Archaeologists Uncover Car-Sized Millipede In England With Fossil Of Largest Arthropod In History

Discovered by mere chance, the fossilized creature is the largest millipede ever found — and would have grown to weigh 110 pounds with a body spanning nine feet.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 23, 2021