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The Tragic Story Of Henry Duke Of Cornwall, Henry VIII’s Son Who Died At Just Seven Weeks Old

In January 1511, the birth of Prince Henry Tudor, Duke of Cornwall, was celebrated with lavish pageants and feasts — but just 52 days later, a mysterious illness took his life.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 24, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Henry Duke Of Cornwall, Henry VIII’s Son Who Died At Just Seven Weeks Old

In January 1511, the birth of Prince Henry Tudor, Duke of Cornwall, was celebrated with lavish pageants and feasts — but just 52 days later, a mysterious illness took his life.

By Marco Margaritoff March 24, 2022

J.R.R. Tolkien’s Estate Releases A Treasure Trove Of Drawings, Maps, And More

The Tolkien estate's website includes drawings by J.R.R. Tolkien of the worlds he created for "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 22, 2022

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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Estate Releases A Treasure Trove Of Drawings, Maps, And More

The Tolkien estate's website includes drawings by J.R.R. Tolkien of the worlds he created for "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."

By Kaleena Fraga March 22, 2022

This Week In History News, Mar. 13 – 19

Indigenous bow from the 16th century found in Alaska, ancient reindeer hunting tools unearthed in Norway, Anne Boleyn's heraldic falcon discovered in England.

By All That's Interesting Mar 18, 2022

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This Week In History News, Mar. 13 – 19

Indigenous bow from the 16th century found in Alaska, ancient reindeer hunting tools unearthed in Norway, Anne Boleyn's heraldic falcon discovered in England.

By All That's Interesting March 18, 2022

A Wooden Bird That Sold At Auction For $100 Actually Belonged To Anne Boleyn — And Is Worth Much More

Anne Boleyn adopted the white falcon as her heraldic emblem and had it prominently displayed until her execution in 1536.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 16, 2022

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A Wooden Bird That Sold At Auction For $100 Actually Belonged To Anne Boleyn — And Is Worth Much More

Anne Boleyn adopted the white falcon as her heraldic emblem and had it prominently displayed until her execution in 1536.

By Kaleena Fraga March 16, 2022

Inside The Horrifying Death Of Princess Diana And The Conspiracy Theories Behind It

On August 31, 1997, Princess Diana was killed in a car crash while trying to escape the paparazzi — but some people think it was no accident.

By Genevieve Carlton Mar 13, 2022

Inside The Horrifying Death Of Princess Diana And The Conspiracy Theories Behind It

On August 31, 1997, Princess Diana was killed in a car crash while trying to escape the paparazzi — but some people think it was no accident.

By Genevieve Carlton March 13, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Sheila Caffell, The Woman Whose Brother Framed Her For Killing Their Entire Family

For more than a month after the brutal 1985 murders at White House Farm in Tolleshunt D'Arcy, England, Jeremy Bamber convinced police that his sister Sheila Caffell had killed their family before turning the gun on herself.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Mar 9, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Sheila Caffell, The Woman Whose Brother Framed Her For Killing Their Entire Family

By Bernadette Giacomazzo March 9, 2022

Who Invented The Toilet? Inside The Surprisingly Complicated History

While Thomas Crapper gets most of the credit due to his 19th-century innovations, the real story of who invented the first flush toilet is much more controversial than most people realize.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 7, 2022

Who Invented The Toilet? Inside The Surprisingly Complicated History

While Thomas Crapper gets most of the credit due to his 19th-century innovations, the real story of who invented the first flush toilet is much more controversial than most people realize.

By Marco Margaritoff March 7, 2022

This Week In History News, Feb. 27- Mar. 5

True purpose of Stonehenge discovered, 9,000-year-old Jordanian shrine unearthed, skull of history's first ear surgery patient found.

By All That's Interesting Mar 4, 2022

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This Week In History News, Feb. 27- Mar. 5

True purpose of Stonehenge discovered, 9,000-year-old Jordanian shrine unearthed, skull of history's first ear surgery patient found.

By All That's Interesting March 4, 2022

English Metal Detectorist Finds Rare 14th-Century Leopard Coin Set To Auction For $187,000

Andy Carter spent the last 20 years scanning British soil for treasure. And on a cloudy October day in 2019, he quite literally struck gold — and found one of only five leopard coins known to exist.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 4, 2022

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