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This Ancient Statue Of A Hercules-Like Figure Was Just Discovered In A Roman Sewer

Experts believe that the statue may depict Hercules or perhaps a Roman emperor dressed as the ancient hero.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 30, 2023

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This Ancient Statue Of A Hercules-Like Figure Was Just Discovered In A Roman Sewer

Experts believe that the statue may depict Hercules or perhaps a Roman emperor dressed as the ancient hero.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 30, 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

Rare Van Dyck Painting Found In Farmer’s Shed Covered In Bird Droppings Expected To Sell For Up To $3 Million

The painting, found by a part-time art collector in a New York shed, is believed to be over four centuries old and a classic example of a Dutch Golden Age painting.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 23, 2023

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Rare Van Dyck Painting Found In Farmer’s Shed Covered In Bird Droppings Expected To Sell For Up To $3 Million

The painting, found by a part-time art collector in a New York shed, is believed to be over four centuries old and a classic example of a Dutch Golden Age painting.

By Amber Morgan • January 23, 2023

A Drunk Man In Mexico Just Injured Himself On The Sword Of A St. Michael Statue — While Trying To Steal It

Alleged thief Carlos Alonso sliced himself on a sword wielded by St. Michael the Archangel, prompting witnesses to call for help.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 23, 2023

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A Drunk Man In Mexico Just Injured Himself On The Sword Of A St. Michael Statue — While Trying To Steal It

Alleged thief Carlos Alonso sliced himself on a sword wielded by St. Michael the Archangel, prompting witnesses to call for help.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 23, 2023

An Ancient Pompeii Home Filled With Erotic Frescoes Was Just Restored After Two Decades Of Work

The House of the Vettii was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. but has been restored to its former glory after 20 years of meticulous restoration work.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 11, 2023

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An Ancient Pompeii Home Filled With Erotic Frescoes Was Just Restored After Two Decades Of Work

The House of the Vettii was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. but has been restored to its former glory after 20 years of meticulous restoration work.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 11, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 1 – 7

Writing system dating back 20,000 years uncovered, medieval murder victim's face reconstructed, prehistoric Australian cave art vandalized.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 6, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jan. 1 – 7

Writing system dating back 20,000 years uncovered, medieval murder victim's face reconstructed, prehistoric Australian cave art vandalized.

By All That's Interesting • January 6, 2023

This 30,000-Year-Old Indigenous Cave Art Was Destroyed By Vandals In Australia

Koonalda Cave is a sacred, protected site for Australia's Mirning people, with cave art drawn by Ice Age humans indicating some of the earliest signs of Aboriginal life in the region.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 4, 2023

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This 30,000-Year-Old Indigenous Cave Art Was Destroyed By Vandals In Australia

Koonalda Cave is a sacred, protected site for Australia's Mirning people, with cave art drawn by Ice Age humans indicating some of the earliest signs of Aboriginal life in the region.

By Austin Harvey • January 4, 2023

33 Creepy Christmas Cards That People Actually Sent Each Other In The Victorian Era

Featuring everything from murderous frogs to dead birds, Victorian Christmas cards were often more disturbing than they were jolly.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 19, 2022

33 Creepy Christmas Cards That People Actually Sent Each Other In The Victorian Era

Featuring everything from murderous frogs to dead birds, Victorian Christmas cards were often more disturbing than they were jolly.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 19, 2022

The Real Von Trapp Family And The True Story Behind ‘The Sound Of Music’

The 1965 film told the story of the musical von Trapp family that fled the Nazis in Austria, but there were a few key points that Hollywood either changed or left out entirely.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 10, 2022

The Real Von Trapp Family And The True Story Behind ‘The Sound Of Music’

The 1965 film told the story of the musical von Trapp family that fled the Nazis in Austria, but there were a few key points that Hollywood either changed or left out entirely.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 10, 2022

29 Photos Of Erotic Art Throughout History, From Egyptian Papyruses To The Ruins Of Pompeii

Humans have been creating depictions of sex for millennia — and these examples of erotic paintings and sculptures prove it.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 8, 2022

29 Photos Of Erotic Art Throughout History, From Egyptian Papyruses To The Ruins Of Pompeii

Humans have been creating depictions of sex for millennia — and these examples of erotic paintings and sculptures prove it.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 8, 2022