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This Week In History News, Apr. 5 – 11

Mysteries of ancient humans' love for ostrich eggs unlocked, history of Nazi camp on British soil revealed, remains of prehistoric rainforest in Antarctica discovered.

By All That's Interesting Apr 10, 2020

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This Week In History News, Apr. 5 – 11

Mysteries of ancient humans' love for ostrich eggs unlocked, history of Nazi camp on British soil revealed, remains of prehistoric rainforest in Antarctica discovered.

By All That's Interesting April 10, 2020

Scientists Shocked By Lizard That Lays Eggs And Gives Live Birth At The Same Time

Three-toed skinks are among a handful of species that can lay eggs and bear live young. But they might be the only ones to do both in a single litter.

By Natasha Ishak Apr 10, 2020

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Scientists Shocked By Lizard That Lays Eggs And Gives Live Birth At The Same Time

Three-toed skinks are among a handful of species that can lay eggs and bear live young. But they might be the only ones to do both in a single litter.

By Natasha Ishak April 10, 2020

Mountain Lions At Yellowstone National Park Are Dying Of The Black Plague

Out of 28 of the big cats that were tested by researchers, nearly half of them appeared to have been exposed to the plague.

By Natasha Ishak Apr 9, 2020

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Mountain Lions At Yellowstone National Park Are Dying Of The Black Plague

Out of 28 of the big cats that were tested by researchers, nearly half of them appeared to have been exposed to the plague.

By Natasha Ishak April 9, 2020

‘Forbidden Footage’ From World War II Shows The Secret Lives Of British Spies

"I think actually seeing them, seeing them move around, seeing them talk, seeing them smile just really connects us very closely to those people."

By Natasha Ishak Apr 6, 2020

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‘Forbidden Footage’ From World War II Shows The Secret Lives Of British Spies

"I think actually seeing them, seeing them move around, seeing them talk, seeing them smile just really connects us very closely to those people."

By Natasha Ishak April 6, 2020

This Week In History News, Mar. 29 – Apr. 4

Ancient Egyptian lust spell uncovered, mystery of Alexander the Great's tomb closer to being solved, last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade identified.

By All That's Interesting Apr 3, 2020

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This Week In History News, Mar. 29 – Apr. 4

Ancient Egyptian lust spell uncovered, mystery of Alexander the Great's tomb closer to being solved, last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade identified.

By All That's Interesting April 3, 2020

New Study Reveals Shocking History Of Sylt, The Only Nazi Concentration Camp Built On British Soil

More than 1,000 prisoners were held at the Nazi concentration camp. However, details of its past have been kept buried — physically and figuratively.

By Natasha Ishak Apr 2, 2020

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New Study Reveals Shocking History Of Sylt, The Only Nazi Concentration Camp Built On British Soil

More than 1,000 prisoners were held at the Nazi concentration camp. However, details of its past have been kept buried — physically and figuratively.

By Natasha Ishak April 2, 2020

Science Explains Why Cat Eyes Look And Function The Way They Do

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about your feline sees the world.

By Erin Kelly Mar 29, 2020

Science Explains Why Cat Eyes Look And Function The Way They Do

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about your feline sees the world.

By Erin Kelly March 29, 2020

Meet Eunice Foote, The Mother Of Climate Science Whose Work Was Ignored Because Of Her Sex

Eunice Foote's amateur experiments were the first to outline the relationship between greenhouse gasses and atmospheric warming, but a male scientist with a similar experiment took credit for the find three years later.

By Natasha Ishak Mar 27, 2020

Meet Eunice Foote, The Mother Of Climate Science Whose Work Was Ignored Because Of Her Sex

By Natasha Ishak March 27, 2020

Researchers Identify Matilda McCrear As The Last Survivor Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade

Last year, Sally "Redoshi" Smith was identified as the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade. New research reveals Matilda McCrear lived three years longer — and led an extraordinary life.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 25, 2020

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Researchers Identify Matilda McCrear As The Last Survivor Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade

Last year, Sally "Redoshi" Smith was identified as the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade. New research reveals Matilda McCrear lived three years longer — and led an extraordinary life.

By Marco Margaritoff March 25, 2020

Scientists Find That Vampire Bats ‘French Kiss’ With Mouthfuls Of Blood To Deepen Social Bonds

Besides grooming, vampire bats form stronger social bonds by sharing what researchers describe as 'French kisses' with mouths full of animal blood.

By Natasha Ishak Mar 23, 2020

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Scientists Find That Vampire Bats ‘French Kiss’ With Mouthfuls Of Blood To Deepen Social Bonds

Besides grooming, vampire bats form stronger social bonds by sharing what researchers describe as 'French kisses' with mouths full of animal blood.

By Natasha Ishak March 23, 2020

‘Indiana Jones Of The Art World’ Recovers Stolen 15th-Century Manuscript Of Persian Poetry By Hafez

"To find copies of the Divan of great quality…is rare enough, but this is also signed by a famous calligrapher with beautiful quality illumination, and dedicated to a key figure in the Persian and Islamic arts of the book."

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 23, 2020

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