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The Qilakitsoq Mummies Are So Well-Preserved That Scientists Know Their Last Meal

When two brothers stumbled upon the 500-year-old Inuits in 1972, they thought they'd discovered a recent burial.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 7, 2019

The Qilakitsoq Mummies Are So Well-Preserved That Scientists Know Their Last Meal

When two brothers stumbled upon the 500-year-old Inuits in 1972, they thought they'd discovered a recent burial.

By Erin Kelly • December 7, 2019

This Week In History News, Dec. 1 – 7

Ancient mummified wolf-dog found in Siberia, Queen Elizabeth's sloppy handwriting outed, rare Egyptian animal mummies uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 6, 2019

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This Week In History News, Dec. 1 – 7

Ancient mummified wolf-dog found in Siberia, Queen Elizabeth's sloppy handwriting outed, rare Egyptian animal mummies uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • December 6, 2019

Scientists Measure The Biggest Black Hole In The Local Universe

At 40 billion times the weight of the Sun, this black hole accounts for 2.5 percent of the mass of the entire Milky Way galaxy.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 6, 2019

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Scientists Measure The Biggest Black Hole In The Local Universe

At 40 billion times the weight of the Sun, this black hole accounts for 2.5 percent of the mass of the entire Milky Way galaxy.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 6, 2019

Archaeologists Discover 56-Foot-Long Viking Ship Buried Under Norwegian Farm

They chose to scan the spot where it was found on a lark. "It turned out to be a good decision."

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 4, 2019

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Archaeologists Discover 56-Foot-Long Viking Ship Buried Under Norwegian Farm

They chose to scan the spot where it was found on a lark. "It turned out to be a good decision."

By Natasha Ishak • December 4, 2019

Queen Elizabeth I’s Sloppy Handwriting Gave Her Away As The Unknown Translator Of A Roman Text

"The higher you are in the social hierarchy of Tudor England, the messier you can let your handwriting become. For the queen, comprehension is somebody else’s problem."

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 3, 2019

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Queen Elizabeth I’s Sloppy Handwriting Gave Her Away As The Unknown Translator Of A Roman Text

"The higher you are in the social hierarchy of Tudor England, the messier you can let your handwriting become. For the queen, comprehension is somebody else’s problem."

By Natasha Ishak • December 3, 2019

Why Does Tom Hanks Look So Much Like Mister Rogers? Turns Out They’re Actually Related

"It all just comes together, you see," the actor responded when he found out about the unexpected family ties.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 27, 2019

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Why Does Tom Hanks Look So Much Like Mister Rogers? Turns Out They’re Actually Related

"It all just comes together, you see," the actor responded when he found out about the unexpected family ties.

By Natasha Ishak • November 27, 2019

How 1 Million Cannibal Ants Survived Inside An Abandoned Soviet Nuclear Bunker

The study shows how resourceful ants can be — even in unusual situations. This colony's survival suggests an efficiency that's both remarkable and deeply unsettling.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 6, 2019

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How 1 Million Cannibal Ants Survived Inside An Abandoned Soviet Nuclear Bunker

The study shows how resourceful ants can be — even in unusual situations. This colony's survival suggests an efficiency that's both remarkable and deeply unsettling.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 6, 2019

Archaeologists Uncover 800-Year-Old ‘Treasure Tunnels’ Of The Knights Templar Under Israeli City

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their command center, and possibly their treasure."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 28, 2019

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Archaeologists Uncover 800-Year-Old ‘Treasure Tunnels’ Of The Knights Templar Under Israeli City

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their command center, and possibly their treasure."

By Natasha Ishak • October 28, 2019

Watch Rats Drive Tiny Cars In A New Behavioral Experiment

"I do believe that rats are smarter than most people perceive them to be, and that most animals are smarter in unique ways than we think."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 23, 2019

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Watch Rats Drive Tiny Cars In A New Behavioral Experiment

"I do believe that rats are smarter than most people perceive them to be, and that most animals are smarter in unique ways than we think."

By Natasha Ishak • October 23, 2019

8,000-Year-Old Pink Pearl, The Oldest Ever Discovered, To Be Unveiled In Abu Dhabi

Archaeologists discovered the pink-tinted pearl inside the room of an ancient structure being dug out on Marawah Island, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 22, 2019

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8,000-Year-Old Pink Pearl, The Oldest Ever Discovered, To Be Unveiled In Abu Dhabi

Archaeologists discovered the pink-tinted pearl inside the room of an ancient structure being dug out on Marawah Island, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

By Natasha Ishak • October 22, 2019