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Maine Man Pays $75 Dollars For Medieval Manuscript Page At Estate Sale — Then Finds Out It’s Worth Up To $10,000

The page belongs to a 700-year-old Catholic prayer book called the Beauvais Missal, and its new owner has no plans of selling.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 30, 2022

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Maine Man Pays $75 Dollars For Medieval Manuscript Page At Estate Sale — Then Finds Out It’s Worth Up To $10,000

The page belongs to a 700-year-old Catholic prayer book called the Beauvais Missal, and its new owner has no plans of selling.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 30, 2022

Archaeologists In Israel Just Unearthed A 1,500-Year-Old Mosaic Featuring Scenes Of Life On The Nile

The mosaic, located near the caliph's palace of Khirbat al-Minya off the coast of the Sea of Galilee, depicted flora and fauna from the Nile, a nod to the Egyptian river's life-giving powers.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 28, 2022

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Archaeologists In Israel Just Unearthed A 1,500-Year-Old Mosaic Featuring Scenes Of Life On The Nile

The mosaic, located near the caliph's palace of Khirbat al-Minya off the coast of the Sea of Galilee, depicted flora and fauna from the Nile, a nod to the Egyptian river's life-giving powers.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 28, 2022

John Cena Just Set A Guinness World Record For Granting The Most Wishes Through The Make-A-Wish Foundation

The actor set a "herculean" record by granting 650 wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, hundreds more than anyone else.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 27, 2022

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John Cena Just Set A Guinness World Record For Granting The Most Wishes Through The Make-A-Wish Foundation

The actor set a "herculean" record by granting 650 wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, hundreds more than anyone else.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 27, 2022

This Week In History News, Sept. 18 – 24

Ancient Ho-Chunk canoe found in Wisconsin, Byzantine mosaic uncovered in Gaza, Bronze Age opium unearthed in Israel.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 23, 2022

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This Week In History News, Sept. 18 – 24

Ancient Ho-Chunk canoe found in Wisconsin, Byzantine mosaic uncovered in Gaza, Bronze Age opium unearthed in Israel.

By All That's Interesting • September 23, 2022

This 21,000-Page Manga Now Officially Holds The Title Of World’s Longest Book

The art project combines all 21,450 pages of Eiichiro Oda's hugely successful manga series into one single display piece.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 23, 2022

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This 21,000-Page Manga Now Officially Holds The Title Of World’s Longest Book

The art project combines all 21,450 pages of Eiichiro Oda's hugely successful manga series into one single display piece.

By Austin Harvey • September 23, 2022

Inside Hearst Castle, The Lavish California Estate Built By The 20th Century’s Biggest Newspaper Tycoon

Between 1919 and 1947, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan constructed a sprawling palace in San Simeon, California complete with 165 rooms, elaborate swimming pools, and even a private zoo.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2022

Inside Hearst Castle, The Lavish California Estate Built By The 20th Century’s Biggest Newspaper Tycoon

Between 1919 and 1947, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan constructed a sprawling palace in San Simeon, California complete with 165 rooms, elaborate swimming pools, and even a private zoo.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2022

Inside The Blood-Soaked Story Of The Jolly Roger Pirate Flag

From 18th-century pirates like Blackbeard and Edward Low to the submarines and destroyers of World War II, the skull and crossbones pirate flag known as the Jolly Roger evolved countless times before becoming the version we know today.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 23, 2022

Inside The Blood-Soaked Story Of The Jolly Roger Pirate Flag

From 18th-century pirates like Blackbeard and Edward Low to the submarines and destroyers of World War II, the skull and crossbones pirate flag known as the Jolly Roger evolved countless times before becoming the version we know today.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 23, 2022

This Week In History News, Aug. 14 – 20

Roman mosaic of Hercules found in Turkey, 500-year-old "goatelope" discovered in Austria, elite grave with 169 gold rings uncovered in Romania.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 19, 2022

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This Week In History News, Aug. 14 – 20

Roman mosaic of Hercules found in Turkey, 500-year-old "goatelope" discovered in Austria, elite grave with 169 gold rings uncovered in Romania.

By All That's Interesting • August 19, 2022

Carl Andre, The Celebrated Sculptor Whose Wife Mysteriously ‘Fell’ To Her Death

Carl Andre's work has been featured all over the world — but he's remained controversial ever since his wife Ana Mendieta fell 34 stories to her death in 1985.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jul 27, 2022

Carl Andre, The Celebrated Sculptor Whose Wife Mysteriously ‘Fell’ To Her Death

Carl Andre's work has been featured all over the world — but he's remained controversial ever since his wife Ana Mendieta fell 34 stories to her death in 1985.

By Jessica O'Connor • July 27, 2022

This Week In History News, Jul. 10 – 16

Iron Age skeletons found alongside animal sacrifices in England, Viking artifacts discovered among costume jewelry in Norway, and a hidden van Gogh uncovered in Scotland.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 15, 2022

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This Week In History News, Jul. 10 – 16

Iron Age skeletons found alongside animal sacrifices in England, Viking artifacts discovered among costume jewelry in Norway, and a hidden van Gogh uncovered in Scotland.

By All That's Interesting • July 15, 2022