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44 Mythical Creatures That Early Zoologists Once Believed Were Real

Even into the 19th century, naturalists included illustrations of mythical creatures alongside real ones in scientific texts.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 25, 2020

44 Mythical Creatures That Early Zoologists Once Believed Were Real

Even into the 19th century, naturalists included illustrations of mythical creatures alongside real ones in scientific texts.

By Natasha Ishak • June 25, 2020

This Week In History News, Jun. 7 – 13

Ancient Irish longboat uncovered, preserved dinosaur specimen's last meal examined, lost World War II plane wreckage revealed.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 12, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jun. 7 – 13

Ancient Irish longboat uncovered, preserved dinosaur specimen's last meal examined, lost World War II plane wreckage revealed.

By All That's Interesting • June 12, 2020

This Week In History News, May 3 – 9

William Wallace's 13th-century fort revealed, gaps in Earth's geological record uncovered, most dangerous place in history determined.

By All That's Interesting • May 8, 2020

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This Week In History News, May 3 – 9

William Wallace's 13th-century fort revealed, gaps in Earth's geological record uncovered, most dangerous place in history determined.

By All That's Interesting • May 8, 2020

This Week In History News, Apr. 26 – May 2

Remains of early transatlantic slave trade victims analyzed, ancient English mill put back into use, mystery of 2-million-year-old stone ball tools solved.

By All That's Interesting • May 1, 2020

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This Week In History News, Apr. 26 – May 2

Remains of early transatlantic slave trade victims analyzed, ancient English mill put back into use, mystery of 2-million-year-old stone ball tools solved.

By All That's Interesting • May 1, 2020

Ancient British Mill-Turned-Museum Is Making Flour Again To Help With COVID-19 Shortage

Sturminster Newton Mill owner Pete Loosmore has supplied over 300 bags of flour to local grocers thus far.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 23, 2020

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Ancient British Mill-Turned-Museum Is Making Flour Again To Help With COVID-19 Shortage

Sturminster Newton Mill owner Pete Loosmore has supplied over 300 bags of flour to local grocers thus far.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 23, 2020

This Week In History News, Apr. 12- 18

Stonehenge's LEGO-like construction secrets revealed, 200-million-year-old dinosaur eggs unlocked, ancient primate raft journey from Africa to South America uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 17, 2020

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This Week In History News, Apr. 12- 18

Stonehenge's LEGO-like construction secrets revealed, 200-million-year-old dinosaur eggs unlocked, ancient primate raft journey from Africa to South America uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • April 17, 2020

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