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When Did The Black Plague Start? Expert Theories From Ocean Trade To Biological Warfare

The Black Death was the deadliest pandemic in human history and scholars still struggle to map when and where it began. But some of the most compelling theories are truly disturbing.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 24, 2020

When Did The Black Plague Start? Expert Theories From Ocean Trade To Biological Warfare

The Black Death was the deadliest pandemic in human history and scholars still struggle to map when and where it began. But some of the most compelling theories are truly disturbing.

By Natasha Ishak • April 24, 2020

The Ugly Truth About Shark Fin Soup, The Delicacy That Could Drive Some Species To Extinction

Shark finning kills about 73 million of these animals each year just so we can make shark fin soup, a traditional dish that remains popular despite sometimes being toxic.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2020

The Ugly Truth About Shark Fin Soup, The Delicacy That Could Drive Some Species To Extinction

Shark finning kills about 73 million of these animals each year just so we can make shark fin soup, a traditional dish that remains popular despite sometimes being toxic.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2020

25 Breathtaking Photos Of Borobudur, The Ancient Temple Of 500 Buddhas

Borobudur boasts more than 500 life-sized Buddha statues over a sprawling 27,000 square feet.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 11, 2020

25 Breathtaking Photos Of Borobudur, The Ancient Temple Of 500 Buddhas

Borobudur boasts more than 500 life-sized Buddha statues over a sprawling 27,000 square feet.

By Natasha Ishak • April 11, 2020

See The 2,000 Surviving Temples Of Bagan, The Ancient Capital Of The Pagan Kingdom

Built by the kings of the Pagan Empire, the existing temples of Bagan have outlasted pillaging armies and natural disasters.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 2, 2020

See The 2,000 Surviving Temples Of Bagan, The Ancient Capital Of The Pagan Kingdom

Built by the kings of the Pagan Empire, the existing temples of Bagan have outlasted pillaging armies and natural disasters.

By Erin Kelly • April 2, 2020

This Week In History News, Mar. 22 – 28

Unexploded Vietnam War bombs found, gigantic saber-toothed tiger skull unearthed, worm-like ancestor of all life on Earth uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 27, 2020

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This Week In History News, Mar. 22 – 28

Unexploded Vietnam War bombs found, gigantic saber-toothed tiger skull unearthed, worm-like ancestor of all life on Earth uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • March 27, 2020

Mir Jafar: The General Who Betrayed India And Opened The Door To British Rule

More than 250 years later, Mir Jafar's name is still synonymous with "traitor" in India and Bangladesh today.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 24, 2020

Mir Jafar: The General Who Betrayed India And Opened The Door To British Rule

More than 250 years later, Mir Jafar's name is still synonymous with "traitor" in India and Bangladesh today.

By Morgan Dunn • March 24, 2020

Is Meditation The Reason Why This Monk’s Brain Is 8 Years Younger Than His Body?

A study examined master meditator Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche's brain development since he was 27 years old.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 18, 2020

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Is Meditation The Reason Why This Monk’s Brain Is 8 Years Younger Than His Body?

A study examined master meditator Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche's brain development since he was 27 years old.

By Natasha Ishak • March 18, 2020

Patient’s Hand Transplants Unexpectedly Change Skin Tone To Match Hers

"I don't know how the transformation occurred. But it feels like my own hands now," said the 21-year-old transplant recipient.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 10, 2020

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Patient’s Hand Transplants Unexpectedly Change Skin Tone To Match Hers

"I don't know how the transformation occurred. But it feels like my own hands now," said the 21-year-old transplant recipient.

By Natasha Ishak • March 10, 2020

Discover Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji, The Buddhist Temple ‘Guarded’ By 1,200 Whimsical Statues

Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan that features over 1,200 stone figures representing Rakan, or disciples of the founder of Buddhism.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 9, 2020

Discover Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji, The Buddhist Temple ‘Guarded’ By 1,200 Whimsical Statues

Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan that features over 1,200 stone figures representing Rakan, or disciples of the founder of Buddhism.

By Erin Kelly • March 9, 2020

Yuncheng Salt Lake And Its Breathtaking Rainbow Of Colored Algae

Yuncheng Salt Lake is loaded with salt-tolerant algae that react to the mineral, producing a beautiful spectrum of color.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 1, 2020

Yuncheng Salt Lake And Its Breathtaking Rainbow Of Colored Algae

Yuncheng Salt Lake is loaded with salt-tolerant algae that react to the mineral, producing a beautiful spectrum of color.

By Erin Kelly • March 1, 2020