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Scientists Just Identified A New Species Of Giant Tortoise That Went Extinct 600 Years Ago

Scientists discovered the new species while studying the lineage of giant tortoises on Madagascar.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 16, 2023

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Scientists Just Identified A New Species Of Giant Tortoise That Went Extinct 600 Years Ago

Scientists discovered the new species while studying the lineage of giant tortoises on Madagascar.

By Austin Harvey • January 16, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 8 – 14

Bronze Age wishing well uncovered in Germany, prehistoric Megalodon tooth found in Maryland, Roman house restored in Pompeii.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 13, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 8 – 14

Bronze Age wishing well uncovered in Germany, prehistoric Megalodon tooth found in Maryland, Roman house restored in Pompeii.

By All That's Interesting • January 13, 2023

Nine-Year-Old Girl Discovers 15-Million-Year-Old Megalodon Tooth On Christmas Day

Molly Sampson has been searching for shark teeth since she could walk, but the megalodon tooth is her biggest find yet.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 12, 2023

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Nine-Year-Old Girl Discovers 15-Million-Year-Old Megalodon Tooth On Christmas Day

Molly Sampson has been searching for shark teeth since she could walk, but the megalodon tooth is her biggest find yet.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 12, 2023

Archaeologists In Denmark Uncover Massive Viking Hall That May Have Been Connected To Harald Bluetooth

Researchers are calling the discovery the "largest Viking-Age find of this nature in more than ten years."

By Austin Harvey • Jan 11, 2023

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Archaeologists In Denmark Uncover Massive Viking Hall That May Have Been Connected To Harald Bluetooth

Researchers are calling the discovery the "largest Viking-Age find of this nature in more than ten years."

By Austin Harvey • January 11, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 1 – 7

Writing system dating back 20,000 years uncovered, medieval murder victim's face reconstructed, prehistoric Australian cave art vandalized.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 6, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jan. 1 – 7

Writing system dating back 20,000 years uncovered, medieval murder victim's face reconstructed, prehistoric Australian cave art vandalized.

By All That's Interesting • January 6, 2023

Meet Sultan Kösen, The Turkish Farmer Who’s Also The Tallest Man Alive

Hailing from Mardin, Turkey, Sultan Kösen stands a whopping 8 feet, 3 inches tall — and holds the current Guinness World Record for being the tallest living man.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jan 5, 2023

Meet Sultan Kösen, The Turkish Farmer Who’s Also The Tallest Man Alive

Hailing from Mardin, Turkey, Sultan Kösen stands a whopping 8 feet, 3 inches tall — and holds the current Guinness World Record for being the tallest living man.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • January 5, 2023

Bones Of Indigenous Dogs Eaten By Colonists Discovered At Jamestown

Because the bones have cut marks, researchers suggest that the colonists ate the dogs during a period of severe famine.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 5, 2023

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Bones Of Indigenous Dogs Eaten By Colonists Discovered At Jamestown

Because the bones have cut marks, researchers suggest that the colonists ate the dogs during a period of severe famine.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 5, 2023

Forensic Scientists Reconstruct Face Of Medieval Murder Victim Killed By Multiple Sword Blows To The Head

Researchers determined the medieval "cold case" was an incident of "raw violence" and "overkill."

By Austin Harvey • Jan 5, 2023

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Forensic Scientists Reconstruct Face Of Medieval Murder Victim Killed By Multiple Sword Blows To The Head

Researchers determined the medieval "cold case" was an incident of "raw violence" and "overkill."

By Austin Harvey • January 5, 2023

From A Warrior Statue In Kyrgyzstan To A Maya City In Mexico, These Are The Most Significant Historical Discoveries Of 2022

These discoveries changed our understanding of the past — and some of them might even rewrite the history books.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 30, 2022

From A Warrior Statue In Kyrgyzstan To A Maya City In Mexico, These Are The Most Significant Historical Discoveries Of 2022

These discoveries changed our understanding of the past — and some of them might even rewrite the history books.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 30, 2022

11 Archaeological Discoveries In 2022 That Left Even The Experts In Awe

From ancient Greek amphorae in Ukraine to timber from the real "Goonies" shipwreck off the coast of Oregon, these archaeological finds changed history forever.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 23, 2022

11 Archaeological Discoveries In 2022 That Left Even The Experts In Awe

From ancient Greek amphorae in Ukraine to timber from the real "Goonies" shipwreck off the coast of Oregon, these archaeological finds changed history forever.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 23, 2022