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This 99-Year-Old Veteran Just Raised $9 Million For Coronavirus Relief By Walking In His Garden

Tom Moore's original fundraising goal was to reach about $1,250 by his 100th birthday on April 30th.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2020

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This 99-Year-Old Veteran Just Raised $9 Million For Coronavirus Relief By Walking In His Garden

Tom Moore's original fundraising goal was to reach about $1,250 by his 100th birthday on April 30th.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2020

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

The Secret Life Of Roald Dahl: From Fighter Pilot To Spy To Renowned Children’s Author

Before he wrote “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Roald Dahl spent his 20s flying fighter jets and spying on the Roosevelts during World War II.

By Andrew Milne • Apr 4, 2020

The Secret Life Of Roald Dahl: From Fighter Pilot To Spy To Renowned Children’s Author

Before he wrote “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Roald Dahl spent his 20s flying fighter jets and spying on the Roosevelts during World War II.

By Andrew Milne • April 4, 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

Operation Alberich: The Story Of The Real-Life Retreat That Inspired ‘1917’

Sam Mendes’ WWI drama is based on a real retreat by the German forces code-named Operation Alberich. Here's the true story of the maneuver that prolonged the war for one more brutal year.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 26, 2020

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Operation Alberich: The Story Of The Real-Life Retreat That Inspired ‘1917’

Sam Mendes’ WWI drama is based on a real retreat by the German forces code-named Operation Alberich. Here's the true story of the maneuver that prolonged the war for one more brutal year.

By All That's Interesting • February 26, 2020

15th-Century Etiquette Book Tells Kids Not To Be Greedy With The Cheese Or Pick Their Nose

The British Library's new project of digitizing children's books has led to the discovery of a 1480 text that reveals what was unacceptable for kids back then. Turns out, these rules hold true today.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 24, 2020

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15th-Century Etiquette Book Tells Kids Not To Be Greedy With The Cheese Or Pick Their Nose

The British Library's new project of digitizing children's books has led to the discovery of a 1480 text that reveals what was unacceptable for kids back then. Turns out, these rules hold true today.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 24, 2020

Photos That Reveal The Haunting Secrets Of England’s Medieval Mermaid Inn

The Mermaid Inn has housed pirates, gangsters, and even Queen Elizabeth I. Some say the inn still houses a few of these characters today — albeit, in ghost form.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 23, 2020

Photos That Reveal The Haunting Secrets Of England’s Medieval Mermaid Inn

The Mermaid Inn has housed pirates, gangsters, and even Queen Elizabeth I. Some say the inn still houses a few of these characters today — albeit, in ghost form.

By Erin Kelly • February 23, 2020

This Week In History News, Jan. 5 – 11

Additional warriors of China's ancient Terracotta Army found, mystery of intact 2,600-year-old human brain solved, century-old headless body from Idaho cave identified.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 10, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jan. 5 – 11

Additional warriors of China's ancient Terracotta Army found, mystery of intact 2,600-year-old human brain solved, century-old headless body from Idaho cave identified.

By All That's Interesting • January 10, 2020

The Rendlesham Forest Incident: Elaborate UFO Hoax Or Government Cover-Up?

"It illuminated the entire forest with a white light. The object itself had pulsing red light on top and a bank of blue lights underneath. The object was hovering or on legs."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 5, 2020

The Rendlesham Forest Incident: Elaborate UFO Hoax Or Government Cover-Up?

"It illuminated the entire forest with a white light. The object itself had pulsing red light on top and a bank of blue lights underneath. The object was hovering or on legs."

By Marco Margaritoff • January 5, 2020

How Hannah Beswick’s Fear Of Live Burial Turned Her Into The Manchester Mummy

After her brother was nearly buried alive, 18th-century Englishwoman Hannah Beswick feared a similar fate — so her doctor mummified her and displayed her blackened face inside his grandfather clock.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 4, 2020

How Hannah Beswick’s Fear Of Live Burial Turned Her Into The Manchester Mummy

After her brother was nearly buried alive, 18th-century Englishwoman Hannah Beswick feared a similar fate — so her doctor mummified her and displayed her blackened face inside his grandfather clock.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 4, 2020

The Strangest News To Come Out Of 2019, From A Meth-Fueled Death Party To A ‘Genderless Alien’

Check out these 11 strange news stories from the past year, like an accidental nine-hour LSD trip or a Spiderman-loving kid bringing heroin to school.

By Katie Serena • Dec 27, 2019

The Strangest News To Come Out Of 2019, From A Meth-Fueled Death Party To A ‘Genderless Alien’

Check out these 11 strange news stories from the past year, like an accidental nine-hour LSD trip or a Spiderman-loving kid bringing heroin to school.

By Katie Serena • December 27, 2019

The Biggest History News Stories Of 2019, From Tut’s Tomb To The Knights Templar

Whether it was archaeology, ancient monuments, or extinct animals, history news and discoveries ranked with the most fascinating stories of 2019.

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 15, 2019

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The Biggest History News Stories Of 2019, From Tut’s Tomb To The Knights Templar

Whether it was archaeology, ancient monuments, or extinct animals, history news and discoveries ranked with the most fascinating stories of 2019.

By Natasha Ishak • December 15, 2019