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Scientists Record ‘Virgin Births’ Among California Condors For The First Time

After studying the genetic makeup of two condor chicks, scientists realized that they'd been born without male contributions in a process called parthenogenesis.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 5, 2021

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Scientists Record ‘Virgin Births’ Among California Condors For The First Time

After studying the genetic makeup of two condor chicks, scientists realized that they'd been born without male contributions in a process called parthenogenesis.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 5, 2021

‘Hangover Prevention’ Ring Discovered Amid Ruins Of Ancient Israeli Wine Factory

The gold and amethyst ring likely belonged to someone of great wealth and may have been a family heirloom.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 5, 2021

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‘Hangover Prevention’ Ring Discovered Amid Ruins Of Ancient Israeli Wine Factory

The gold and amethyst ring likely belonged to someone of great wealth and may have been a family heirloom.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 5, 2021

Inside Jesus’ Tomb And The Real Story Behind The Location Of Christ’s Burial Chamber

After remaining sealed for centuries, the burial tomb of Jesus Christ at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre was briefly opened in 2016.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 4, 2021

Inside Jesus’ Tomb And The Real Story Behind The Location Of Christ’s Burial Chamber

After remaining sealed for centuries, the burial tomb of Jesus Christ at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre was briefly opened in 2016.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 4, 2021

The Untold Story Of Wild West Gunfighter ‘Texas Jack’ Vermillion

Born John Wilson Vermillion, “Texas Jack” rode with Wyatt Earp on the legendary lawman's Vendetta Ride of 1882 — and became one of the most fearsome gunfighters of the Old West.

By Morgan Dunn • Nov 3, 2021

The Untold Story Of Wild West Gunfighter ‘Texas Jack’ Vermillion

Born John Wilson Vermillion, “Texas Jack” rode with Wyatt Earp on the legendary lawman's Vendetta Ride of 1882 — and became one of the most fearsome gunfighters of the Old West.

By Morgan Dunn • November 3, 2021

Carbon Dating Just Revealed The ‘Oldest’ British Skull To Be Much Younger — And Possibly A Hoax

Anthropologists initially declared that the skull, called 'Greta,' was 10,000 years old, but radiocarbon dating shows that it actually came from a woman who died between 1041 and 1163.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 2, 2021

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Carbon Dating Just Revealed The ‘Oldest’ British Skull To Be Much Younger — And Possibly A Hoax

Anthropologists initially declared that the skull, called 'Greta,' was 10,000 years old, but radiocarbon dating shows that it actually came from a woman who died between 1041 and 1163.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 2, 2021

Excavations At A Roman Amphitheater In England Just Revealed Holding Cells Where Gladiators Waited Before Fights To The Death

Archeologists say that the amphitheater in Richborough, Kent, could hold up to 5,000 spectators who cheered on charging gladiators and roaring wild animals in epic fights.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 1, 2021

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Excavations At A Roman Amphitheater In England Just Revealed Holding Cells Where Gladiators Waited Before Fights To The Death

Archeologists say that the amphitheater in Richborough, Kent, could hold up to 5,000 spectators who cheered on charging gladiators and roaring wild animals in epic fights.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 1, 2021

This Week In History News, Oct. 24 – 30

Paint on ancient Peruvian mask found to contain human blood, massive nest of dinosaur eggs uncovered, search for bodies at Native American forced assimilation school begins.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 29, 2021

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This Week In History News, Oct. 24 – 30

Paint on ancient Peruvian mask found to contain human blood, massive nest of dinosaur eggs uncovered, search for bodies at Native American forced assimilation school begins.

By All That's Interesting • October 29, 2021

9 Terrifying Historical Artifacts — And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

From a monk who mummified himself inside a statue to a tower made of human skulls, discover some of the most chilling artifacts ever unearthed.

By Genevieve Carlton • Oct 28, 2021

9 Terrifying Historical Artifacts — And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

From a monk who mummified himself inside a statue to a tower made of human skulls, discover some of the most chilling artifacts ever unearthed.

By Genevieve Carlton • October 28, 2021

A 193-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Nest Containing Eggs With Intact Embryos Was Just Discovered In Argentina

Paleontologists also found 80 skeletons of Mussaurus dinosaurs near the nest — proving that they lived in herds.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 27, 2021

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A 193-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Nest Containing Eggs With Intact Embryos Was Just Discovered In Argentina

Paleontologists also found 80 skeletons of Mussaurus dinosaurs near the nest — proving that they lived in herds.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 27, 2021

A Victim Of Serial Killer Robert Hansen Was Just Identified Using DNA

Discovered near Alaska's Horseshoe Lake in 1984, Robin Pelkey was buried anonymously as "Horseshoe Harriet." But now, after 37 years, she's finally been identified.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 26, 2021

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A Victim Of Serial Killer Robert Hansen Was Just Identified Using DNA

Discovered near Alaska's Horseshoe Lake in 1984, Robin Pelkey was buried anonymously as "Horseshoe Harriet." But now, after 37 years, she's finally been identified.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 26, 2021