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This Week In History News, May 30 – Jun. 5

Century-old message in a beer bottle discovered in Detroit, the earliest animal carvings ever found in Scotland, and Roman-era decapitations uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting Jun 4, 2021
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This Week In History News, May 30 – Jun. 5

Century-old message in a beer bottle discovered in Detroit, the earliest animal carvings ever found in Scotland, and Roman-era decapitations uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting June 4, 2021

The Brutal And Bloody World Of ‘Venationes’, Ancient Rome’s Staged Animal Hunts

Bloodthirsty crowds reveled in venationes that saw the mass slaughter of animals like lions, elephants, and bears as the Romans forever altered the ecosphere of an entire region.

By Tim Brinkhof Jun 3, 2021

The Brutal And Bloody World Of ‘Venationes’, Ancient Rome’s Staged Animal Hunts

Bloodthirsty crowds reveled in venationes that saw the mass slaughter of animals like lions, elephants, and bears as the Romans forever altered the ecosphere of an entire region.

By Tim Brinkhof June 3, 2021

An Archaeology Student Out For A Walk Just Accidentally Discovered The Oldest Animal Carvings In Scotland

The prehistoric drawings clearly depict five red deer, including two with fully-grown antlers. They predate any similar images of animals by about 2,000 years.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 1, 2021
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An Archaeology Student Out For A Walk Just Accidentally Discovered The Oldest Animal Carvings In Scotland

The prehistoric drawings clearly depict five red deer, including two with fully-grown antlers. They predate any similar images of animals by about 2,000 years.

By Marco Margaritoff June 1, 2021

Archaeologists Have Discovered The World’s Oldest Known Tattoo Needles In Tennessee

The Native American needles were carved from turkey bones, and originally found in 1985 — before researchers realized their significance.

By Kaleena Fraga May 27, 2021
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Archaeologists Have Discovered The World’s Oldest Known Tattoo Needles In Tennessee

The Native American needles were carved from turkey bones, and originally found in 1985 — before researchers realized their significance.

By Kaleena Fraga May 27, 2021

Thieves Steal Rosary Beads Owned By Mary, Queen Of Scots, In $1.4 Million Castle Heist

The beads were displayed in Arundel Castle and believed to have been held by Mary, Queen of Scots, just before her execution in 1587.

By Marco Margaritoff May 25, 2021
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Thieves Steal Rosary Beads Owned By Mary, Queen Of Scots, In $1.4 Million Castle Heist

The beads were displayed in Arundel Castle and believed to have been held by Mary, Queen of Scots, just before her execution in 1587.

By Marco Margaritoff May 25, 2021

This Week In History News, May 9 – 15

Napoléon's deadly cologne obsession, Neanderthals killed by hyenas, and a Salvador Dalí painting found in a thrift store.

By All That's Interesting May 14, 2021
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This Week In History News, May 9 – 15

Napoléon's deadly cologne obsession, Neanderthals killed by hyenas, and a Salvador Dalí painting found in a thrift store.

By All That's Interesting May 14, 2021

The Colorful Story Of Maud Wagner, American History’s First Female Tattoo Artist

An aerialist in the circus at the turn of the 20th century, Maud Wagner broke barriers by both giving and receiving hundreds of tattoos.

By Kaleena Fraga May 13, 2021

The Colorful Story Of Maud Wagner, American History’s First Female Tattoo Artist

An aerialist in the circus at the turn of the 20th century, Maud Wagner broke barriers by both giving and receiving hundreds of tattoos.

By Kaleena Fraga May 13, 2021

This Thrift Store Artwork On Sale For $10 Turned Out To Be A Signed Salvador Dalí Woodcut Print

A sharp-eyed volunteer spotted the print, which is based on a series of watercolors Salvador Dalí produced in homage to Dante's "Divine Comedy."

By Kaleena Fraga May 12, 2021
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This Thrift Store Artwork On Sale For $10 Turned Out To Be A Signed Salvador Dalí Woodcut Print

A sharp-eyed volunteer spotted the print, which is based on a series of watercolors Salvador Dalí produced in homage to Dante's "Divine Comedy."

By Kaleena Fraga May 12, 2021

27 Images That Prove Hiroshige Was The Undisputed Master Of Japanese Woodblock Printing

Utagawa Hiroshige was such a talented artist that he inspired Van Gogh and Monet. But in 1856, the famous woodblock printer "retired from the world" to become a Buddhist monk.

By Erin Kelly Apr 7, 2021

27 Images That Prove Hiroshige Was The Undisputed Master Of Japanese Woodblock Printing

Utagawa Hiroshige was such a talented artist that he inspired Van Gogh and Monet. But in 1856, the famous woodblock printer "retired from the world" to become a Buddhist monk.

By Erin Kelly April 7, 2021
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