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Inside Cargo Cults, The Melanesian Groups That Worship A Legendary American G.I.

In some South Pacific islands, cargo cults like the John Frum movement pray for planes to bring them material goods — just like American troops did during World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 15, 2025

Inside Cargo Cults, The Melanesian Groups That Worship A Legendary American G.I.

In some South Pacific islands, cargo cults like the John Frum movement pray for planes to bring them material goods — just like American troops did during World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga June 15, 2025

Scientists Discover The Remains Of A 3,700-Year-Old Egyptian Woman And Her Fetus Who Died In Childbirth

The discovery provides information about how Ancient Egyptians may have dealt with pregnancy and maternal mortality.

By Bernadette Deron Jun 8, 2025

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Scientists Discover The Remains Of A 3,700-Year-Old Egyptian Woman And Her Fetus Who Died In Childbirth

The discovery provides information about how Ancient Egyptians may have dealt with pregnancy and maternal mortality.

By Bernadette Deron June 8, 2025

Archaeologists In Norway Uncover An 1,100-Year-Old Boat Grave Of A Viking Woman And Her Dog

After metal detectorists found brooches on Senja Island, a team of archaeologists conducted a full excavation and discovered the Viking woman and dog burial.

By Austin Harvey Jun 6, 2025

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Archaeologists In Norway Uncover An 1,100-Year-Old Boat Grave Of A Viking Woman And Her Dog

After metal detectorists found brooches on Senja Island, a team of archaeologists conducted a full excavation and discovered the Viking woman and dog burial.

By Austin Harvey June 6, 2025

Archaeologists Just Uncovered History’s Earliest Fingerprint — That Was Made 43,000 Years Ago By A Neanderthal In Spain

Researchers believe this fingerprint was meant to form a face on a stone, perhaps making this one of the earliest works of art ever created by our early human cousins.

By Austin Harvey Jun 5, 2025

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Archaeologists Just Uncovered History’s Earliest Fingerprint — That Was Made 43,000 Years Ago By A Neanderthal In Spain

Researchers believe this fingerprint was meant to form a face on a stone, perhaps making this one of the earliest works of art ever created by our early human cousins.

By Austin Harvey June 5, 2025

200-Year-Old Condom Made Of Sheep Appendix And Inscribed With Erotic Artwork Goes On Display At The Netherlands’ National Museum

The condom is believed to have come from a high-end Parisian brothel and features an erotic drawing in which a nun offers herself to three aroused clergymen.

By Austin Harvey Jun 4, 2025

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200-Year-Old Condom Made Of Sheep Appendix And Inscribed With Erotic Artwork Goes On Display At The Netherlands’ National Museum

The condom is believed to have come from a high-end Parisian brothel and features an erotic drawing in which a nun offers herself to three aroused clergymen.

By Austin Harvey June 4, 2025

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The Last Grandson Of John Tyler, The U.S. President Who Took Office In 1841, Just Died At Age 96

Harrison Ruffin Tyler was the son of Lyon Gardiner Tyler, the 13th of President John Tyler's 15 children.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 2, 2025

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The Last Grandson Of John Tyler, The U.S. President Who Took Office In 1841, Just Died At Age 96

Harrison Ruffin Tyler was the son of Lyon Gardiner Tyler, the 13th of President John Tyler's 15 children.

By Kaleena Fraga June 2, 2025

This 19th-Century Vampire-Hunting Kit Could Be Yours For $4,000

The peculiar box comes with a number of tools believed to be effective in warding off evil, including empty potion bottles, a vial of sharks' teeth, a Bible, and a pistol.

By Natasha Ishak Jun 2, 2025

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This 19th-Century Vampire-Hunting Kit Could Be Yours For $4,000

The peculiar box comes with a number of tools believed to be effective in warding off evil, including empty potion bottles, a vial of sharks' teeth, a Bible, and a pistol.

By Natasha Ishak June 2, 2025

The Poignant Story Of Wind Phones, The Japanese Invention That Lets People Have Final ‘Conversations’ With Lost Loved Ones

After Itaru Sasaki built the first wind phone in Japan in 2010, the concept of a disconnected phone where mourners can share final words with lost loved ones has spread across the world.

By Austin Harvey Jun 1, 2025

The Poignant Story Of Wind Phones, The Japanese Invention That Lets People Have Final ‘Conversations’ With Lost Loved Ones

After Itaru Sasaki built the first wind phone in Japan in 2010, the concept of a disconnected phone where mourners can share final words with lost loved ones has spread across the world.

By Austin Harvey June 1, 2025

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Archaeologists In South Korea Find A 1,400-Year-Old Crown Decorated With Jewel Beetle Wings

The crown was initially discovered during excavations in 2020, but now a closer look has revealed just how spectacular it really is.

By Austin Harvey May 28, 2025

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Inside Cargo Cults, The Melanesian Groups That Worship A Legendary American G.I.

Inside Cargo Cults, The Melanesian Groups That Worship A Legendary American G.I.

Scientists Discover The Remains Of A 3,700-Year-Old Egyptian Woman And Her Fetus Who Died In Childbirth

Scientists Discover The Remains Of A 3,700-Year-Old Egyptian Woman And Her Fetus Who Died In Childbirth

Archaeologists In Norway Uncover An 1,100-Year-Old Boat Grave Of A Viking Woman And Her Dog

Archaeologists In Norway Uncover An 1,100-Year-Old Boat Grave Of A Viking Woman And Her Dog

Archaeologists Just Uncovered History’s Earliest Fingerprint — That Was Made 43,000 Years Ago By A Neanderthal In Spain

Archaeologists Just Uncovered History’s Earliest Fingerprint — That Was Made 43,000 Years Ago By A Neanderthal In Spain

200-Year-Old Condom Made Of Sheep Appendix And Inscribed With Erotic Artwork Goes On Display At The Netherlands’ National Museum

200-Year-Old Condom Made Of Sheep Appendix And Inscribed With Erotic Artwork Goes On Display At The Netherlands’ National Museum

The Last Grandson Of John Tyler, The U.S. President Who Took Office In 1841, Just Died At Age 96

The Last Grandson Of John Tyler, The U.S. President Who Took Office In 1841, Just Died At Age 96

This 19th-Century Vampire-Hunting Kit Could Be Yours For $4,000

This 19th-Century Vampire-Hunting Kit Could Be Yours For $4,000

The Poignant Story Of Wind Phones, The Japanese Invention That Lets People Have Final ‘Conversations’ With Lost Loved Ones

The Poignant Story Of Wind Phones, The Japanese Invention That Lets People Have Final ‘Conversations’ With Lost Loved Ones

The Surprising Story Behind Antarctica’s Blood Falls, The Glacier That Seems To Be Gushing Blood

The Surprising Story Behind Antarctica’s Blood Falls, The Glacier That Seems To Be Gushing Blood

Archaeologists In South Korea Find A 1,400-Year-Old Crown Decorated With Jewel Beetle Wings

Archaeologists In South Korea Find A 1,400-Year-Old Crown Decorated With Jewel Beetle Wings