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The Complicated Legacy Of Captain James Cook, The Historic Navigator Who Violently Opened The Pacific To The West

Captain James Cook sailed to expand scientific knowledge — and the British Empire. He is arguably history's most accomplished navigator, but his voyages were not without controversy.

By Joseph Williams • May 30, 2022

The Complicated Legacy Of Captain James Cook, The Historic Navigator Who Violently Opened The Pacific To The West

Captain James Cook sailed to expand scientific knowledge — and the British Empire. He is arguably history's most accomplished navigator, but his voyages were not without controversy.

By Joseph Williams • May 30, 2022

This Week In History News, May 22 – 28

Ancient phallus carving found at Hadrian's Wall, Bronze Age funeral pyre uncovered in Italy, Roman "service station" unearthed in England.

By All That's Interesting • May 27, 2022

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This Week In History News, May 22 – 28

Ancient phallus carving found at Hadrian's Wall, Bronze Age funeral pyre uncovered in Italy, Roman "service station" unearthed in England.

By All That's Interesting • May 27, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Blake Fielder-Civil, Amy Winehouse’s Troubled Ex Who Introduced Her To Drugs

Though they were only married for two years, Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil had a turbulent six-year relationship that ultimately put the famed singer on the path to self-destruction.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 25, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Blake Fielder-Civil, Amy Winehouse’s Troubled Ex Who Introduced Her To Drugs

Though they were only married for two years, Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil had a turbulent six-year relationship that ultimately put the famed singer on the path to self-destruction.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 25, 2022

This Study Of Ancient Feces Just Proved Stonehenge’s Builders Ate Parasite-Infested Meat

The fossilized feces unearthed a mere 1.7 miles from Stonehenge is shedding new light on the seasonal feasts conducted by its builders 4,000 to 5,000 years ago.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2022

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This Study Of Ancient Feces Just Proved Stonehenge’s Builders Ate Parasite-Infested Meat

The fossilized feces unearthed a mere 1.7 miles from Stonehenge is shedding new light on the seasonal feasts conducted by its builders 4,000 to 5,000 years ago.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2022

The True Story Of Operation Mincemeat, The British Plot That Used Fake Documents And A Drifter’s Corpse To Fool The Nazis

Operation Mincemeat allowed British intelligence operatives to trick Hitler into thinking that the Allies were about to invade Greece and not Sicily — leaving the Nazis vulnerable and changing the course of World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2022

The True Story Of Operation Mincemeat, The British Plot That Used Fake Documents And A Drifter’s Corpse To Fool The Nazis

Operation Mincemeat allowed British intelligence operatives to trick Hitler into thinking that the Allies were about to invade Greece and not Sicily — leaving the Nazis vulnerable and changing the course of World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2022

The Story Of Daniel Lambert, The ‘Fattest Man In England’ Who Left 19th-Century Crowds In Awe

Although Daniel Lambert always insisted that he didn't overeat, his weight ballooned to 739 pounds by the time he was in his 30s, giving him a waist that measured more than nine feet around.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 12, 2022

The Story Of Daniel Lambert, The ‘Fattest Man In England’ Who Left 19th-Century Crowds In Awe

Although Daniel Lambert always insisted that he didn't overeat, his weight ballooned to 739 pounds by the time he was in his 30s, giving him a waist that measured more than nine feet around.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 12, 2022

The Powerful Story Of Greyfriars Bobby, The Most Loyal Dog In History

After his master John Gray died in 1858, Greyfriars Bobby spent the next 14 years guarding his grave, leaving just once a day to eat.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 8, 2022

The Powerful Story Of Greyfriars Bobby, The Most Loyal Dog In History

After his master John Gray died in 1858, Greyfriars Bobby spent the next 14 years guarding his grave, leaving just once a day to eat.

By Erin Kelly • April 8, 2022

How Many People Died On The Titanic? Inside The Shocking Death Toll From The Disaster

Around two-thirds of the more than 2,200 people on board the RMS Titanic died after the ship sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 31, 2022

How Many People Died On The Titanic? Inside The Shocking Death Toll From The Disaster

Around two-thirds of the more than 2,200 people on board the RMS Titanic died after the ship sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 31, 2022

Archaeologists May Have Just Uncovered The Burial Sites Of Dozens Of Ancient British Kings

These 65 graves mostly date from the fifth and sixth centuries C.E., the period of the mythical King Arthur — and one of these graves may actually be his.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 28, 2022

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Archaeologists May Have Just Uncovered The Burial Sites Of Dozens Of Ancient British Kings

These 65 graves mostly date from the fifth and sixth centuries C.E., the period of the mythical King Arthur — and one of these graves may actually be his.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 28, 2022

Why Thomas Crapper’s Name Is Synonymous With The Toilet Even Though He Didn’t Actually Invent It

A number of myths surround Victorian-era sanitary engineer Thomas Crapper, namely that he invented the flush toilet and that the word "crap" comes from his name.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 26, 2022

Why Thomas Crapper’s Name Is Synonymous With The Toilet Even Though He Didn’t Actually Invent It

A number of myths surround Victorian-era sanitary engineer Thomas Crapper, namely that he invented the flush toilet and that the word "crap" comes from his name.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 26, 2022