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This Week In History News, May 17 – 23

Hidden letters on Dead Sea Scrolls revealed, mass Romanian plague grave uncovered, earliest evidence of modern humans in Europe found.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2020

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This Week In History News, May 17 – 23

Hidden letters on Dead Sea Scrolls revealed, mass Romanian plague grave uncovered, earliest evidence of modern humans in Europe found.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2020

Archaeologists Just Found The Ruins Of A Chinese City Built 5,300 Years Ago

The ancient settlement's discovery provides evidence of advanced urban planning in Chinese society much earlier than previously known.

By Natasha Ishak • May 19, 2020

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Archaeologists Just Found The Ruins Of A Chinese City Built 5,300 Years Ago

The ancient settlement's discovery provides evidence of advanced urban planning in Chinese society much earlier than previously known.

By Natasha Ishak • May 19, 2020

This Week In History News, May 10 – 16

Japanese castle from the 1500s unearthed, 2,000-year-old Roman roads revealed by sinkhole, ancient Egyptian funeral home discovered.

By All That's Interesting • May 15, 2020

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This Week In History News, May 10 – 16

Japanese castle from the 1500s unearthed, 2,000-year-old Roman roads revealed by sinkhole, ancient Egyptian funeral home discovered.

By All That's Interesting • May 15, 2020

Penguins Are Pooping Out So Much Laughing Gas It’s Wreaking Havoc On The Environment

King penguins' nitrogen-rich diet of fish and krill makes their poop a potent source of nitrous oxide.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2020

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Penguins Are Pooping Out So Much Laughing Gas It’s Wreaking Havoc On The Environment

King penguins' nitrogen-rich diet of fish and krill makes their poop a potent source of nitrous oxide.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2020

In Addition To Its Tiny Arms, T. Rex’s Legs Meant It Could Barely Run

The long-held belief that this apex predator's long legs helped it run faster might be prehistoric. Instead of speed, Tyrannosaurus rex was made for long, ambling periods of stalking prey.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 15, 2020

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In Addition To Its Tiny Arms, T. Rex’s Legs Meant It Could Barely Run

The long-held belief that this apex predator's long legs helped it run faster might be prehistoric. Instead of speed, Tyrannosaurus rex was made for long, ambling periods of stalking prey.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 15, 2020

Dogs Go Through Emotional Troubles During Puberty Just Like Us, Study Says

Depending on the breed, dogs hit puberty when they're between four and 20 months old. Sadly, many owners relinquish their dogs to shelters during this difficult phase.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2020

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Dogs Go Through Emotional Troubles During Puberty Just Like Us, Study Says

Depending on the breed, dogs hit puberty when they're between four and 20 months old. Sadly, many owners relinquish their dogs to shelters during this difficult phase.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2020

This Week In History News, May 3 – 9

William Wallace's 13th-century fort revealed, gaps in Earth's geological record uncovered, most dangerous place in history determined.

By All That's Interesting • May 8, 2020

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This Week In History News, May 3 – 9

William Wallace's 13th-century fort revealed, gaps in Earth's geological record uncovered, most dangerous place in history determined.

By All That's Interesting • May 8, 2020

Britain Shares The Last Nazi Messages They Decoded Before Germany Surrendered

The transmissions were released to mark the 75th anniversary of the Allies' victory in Europe.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2020

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Britain Shares The Last Nazi Messages They Decoded Before Germany Surrendered

The transmissions were released to mark the 75th anniversary of the Allies' victory in Europe.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2020

Researchers Thought Otters Juggled For Practice — Turns Out They Do It When They’re Hungry

Research across three U.K. zoos showed that captive otters will start to juggle more as feeding time approaches.

By Natasha Ishak • May 7, 2020

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Researchers Thought Otters Juggled For Practice — Turns Out They Do It When They’re Hungry

Research across three U.K. zoos showed that captive otters will start to juggle more as feeding time approaches.

By Natasha Ishak • May 7, 2020

Meet The Curly Tail Lizard, The Invasive Species That’s Eating Its Way Through Florida

The curly-tailed lizard will eat almost anything, which means it can thrive in foreign territories — but it also means trouble for Florida's native lizards.

By Natasha Ishak • May 6, 2020

Meet The Curly Tail Lizard, The Invasive Species That’s Eating Its Way Through Florida

The curly-tailed lizard will eat almost anything, which means it can thrive in foreign territories — but it also means trouble for Florida's native lizards.

By Natasha Ishak • May 6, 2020

Scientists Discover Evidence Of Ancient Martian Groundwater In Antarctica

Though the Allan Hills 84001 meteorite was discovered in 1984, scientists have not been able to determine if the organic matter came from Mars or Earth — until now.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 5, 2020

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Scientists Discover Evidence Of Ancient Martian Groundwater In Antarctica

Though the Allan Hills 84001 meteorite was discovered in 1984, scientists have not been able to determine if the organic matter came from Mars or Earth — until now.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 5, 2020

‘Murder Hornets’ From East Asia Have Mysteriously Arrived In The U.S. — And They Could Endanger Our Bees

The earliest sighting was in the fall of 2019 when two of the insects were uncovered in Washington State.

By Natasha Ishak • May 4, 2020

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‘Murder Hornets’ From East Asia Have Mysteriously Arrived In The U.S. — And They Could Endanger Our Bees

The earliest sighting was in the fall of 2019 when two of the insects were uncovered in Washington State.

By Natasha Ishak • May 4, 2020