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Letter From Christopher Columbus Documenting His Voyage To The Americas Sells At Auction For $3.9 Million

This is the first legitimate sale of a copy of the 1493 letter in decades, as recent attempts have been stymied by forgeries and thefts.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Oct 25, 2023

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Letter From Christopher Columbus Documenting His Voyage To The Americas Sells At Auction For $3.9 Million

This is the first legitimate sale of a copy of the 1493 letter in decades, as recent attempts have been stymied by forgeries and thefts.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz October 25, 2023

Massive 5,000-Year-Old Tomb Filled With At Least 14 Skeletons Found In Northern Scotland

While the stone structure is a remarkable "feat of engineering," archaeologists say the articulated skeletons found inside were "the icing on the cake."

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Oct 23, 2023

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Massive 5,000-Year-Old Tomb Filled With At Least 14 Skeletons Found In Northern Scotland

While the stone structure is a remarkable "feat of engineering," archaeologists say the articulated skeletons found inside were "the icing on the cake."

By Hannah Reilly Holtz October 23, 2023

Rare ‘Christ’ Tattoo Discovered On The Foot Of A 1,300-Year-Old Body In Sudan

Dating to the seventh or eighth century C.E., the tattoo combines the Greek letters chi and rho in an abbreviation for the word "Christ."

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 23, 2023

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Rare ‘Christ’ Tattoo Discovered On The Foot Of A 1,300-Year-Old Body In Sudan

Dating to the seventh or eighth century C.E., the tattoo combines the Greek letters chi and rho in an abbreviation for the word "Christ."

By Kaleena Fraga October 23, 2023

This Week In History News, Oct. 15 – 21

Bronze Age jewelry unearthed in Swiss carrot field, Crusader sword found in Finland, medieval "love motto" ring uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting Oct 20, 2023

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This Week In History News, Oct. 15 – 21

Bronze Age jewelry unearthed in Swiss carrot field, Crusader sword found in Finland, medieval "love motto" ring uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting October 20, 2023

A Catapult Designed To Launch World War II Bomber Planes Was Just Uncovered In England

The catapult prototype, although never used, led to the development of similar systems that became common on ships during World War II.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Oct 18, 2023

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A Catapult Designed To Launch World War II Bomber Planes Was Just Uncovered In England

The catapult prototype, although never used, led to the development of similar systems that became common on ships during World War II.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz October 18, 2023

Medieval ‘Love Motto’ Ring Discovered By Metal Detectorist In England

The golden ring bears a French inscription that expresses a desire to "serve" and was likely used for a courtly love affair.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 18, 2023

Medieval ‘Love Motto’ Ring Discovered By Metal Detectorist In England

The golden ring bears a French inscription that expresses a desire to "serve" and was likely used for a courtly love affair.

By Kaleena Fraga October 18, 2023

An Enormous Statue Of Man Appearing To Hold His Penis Was Just Unearthed At A Prehistoric Site In Turkey

The statue of the man holding his phallus at the ancient Karahan Tepe site may have been a "progenitor of a social group" and may be around 11,000 years old.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 17, 2023

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An Enormous Statue Of Man Appearing To Hold His Penis Was Just Unearthed At A Prehistoric Site In Turkey

The statue of the man holding his phallus at the ancient Karahan Tepe site may have been a "progenitor of a social group" and may be around 11,000 years old.

By Kaleena Fraga October 17, 2023

A Scottish Man Just Found A Suspected Chunk Of Ambergris On Ayrshire Beach That Could Be Worth Thousands

Ambergris, sometimes called "whale vomit," is used in expensive perfumes to make scents stick on the skin.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 16, 2023

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A Scottish Man Just Found A Suspected Chunk Of Ambergris On Ayrshire Beach That Could Be Worth Thousands

Ambergris, sometimes called "whale vomit," is used in expensive perfumes to make scents stick on the skin.

By Kaleena Fraga October 16, 2023

Excavations In Finland Just Unearthed A Sword And Graveyard From The Crusader Era

An iron sword, a leather belt, and eight graves found in the southwestern town of Salo may redefine what experts know about the history of Christianity in Finland.

By Cara Johnson Oct 16, 2023

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Excavations In Finland Just Unearthed A Sword And Graveyard From The Crusader Era

An iron sword, a leather belt, and eight graves found in the southwestern town of Salo may redefine what experts know about the history of Christianity in Finland.

By Cara Johnson October 16, 2023