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This Week In History News, Nov. 12 – 18

Ancient grave filled with headhunting victims found in China, phallic Roman wind chime discovered in Serbia, cache of ancient coins uncovered near Sardinia.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 17, 2023

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This Week In History News, Nov. 12 – 18

Ancient grave filled with headhunting victims found in China, phallic Roman wind chime discovered in Serbia, cache of ancient coins uncovered near Sardinia.

By All That's Interesting • November 17, 2023

‘Woman With The Flower Tattoo’ Identified 31 Years After Her Murder In Belgium

Rita Roberts was identified thanks to Operation Identify Me, an international police effort that seeks to identify 22 women who were murdered in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany over the past 50 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 17, 2023

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‘Woman With The Flower Tattoo’ Identified 31 Years After Her Murder In Belgium

Rita Roberts was identified thanks to Operation Identify Me, an international police effort that seeks to identify 22 women who were murdered in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany over the past 50 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 17, 2023

What Was Jesus’ Real Name? ‘Yeshua’ And The Story Behind It

Though the world now knows the Christian Messiah as Jesus, his real name in the original Hebrew was Yeshoshua or Yeshua, meaning "salvation."

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 17, 2023

What Was Jesus’ Real Name? ‘Yeshua’ And The Story Behind It

Though the world now knows the Christian Messiah as Jesus, his real name in the original Hebrew was Yeshoshua or Yeshua, meaning "salvation."

By Gina Dimuro • November 17, 2023

The Captivating Story Of Grace Kelly, The Hollywood Icon Who Left Acting At The Height Of Her Fame To Become A Princess

After finding fame as an actress, Grace Kelly gave up stardom in 1956 to marry Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, and become a royal.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 16, 2023

The Captivating Story Of Grace Kelly, The Hollywood Icon Who Left Acting At The Height Of Her Fame To Become A Princess

After finding fame as an actress, Grace Kelly gave up stardom in 1956 to marry Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, and become a royal.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 16, 2023

A Scuba Diver Just Discovered A Massive Treasure Cache Of Tens Of Thousands Of Ancient Roman Coins

The coins, which date back to the 4th century, were preserved in excellent condition, with archaeologists saying even the most weathered were still legible.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 15, 2023

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A Scuba Diver Just Discovered A Massive Treasure Cache Of Tens Of Thousands Of Ancient Roman Coins

The coins, which date back to the 4th century, were preserved in excellent condition, with archaeologists saying even the most weathered were still legible.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 15, 2023

‘Magical’ Roman Wind Chime With Winged Phallus Meant To Ward Off The Evil Eye Discovered In Serbia

The bronze wind chime phallus once hung at the entrance of a large home in the ancient Roman city of Viminacium.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 15, 2023

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‘Magical’ Roman Wind Chime With Winged Phallus Meant To Ward Off The Evil Eye Discovered In Serbia

The bronze wind chime phallus once hung at the entrance of a large home in the ancient Roman city of Viminacium.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 15, 2023

Inside The Truth About Napoleon Bonaparte’s Height And The Origin Of The Phrase ‘Napoleon Complex’

Although history remembers Napoleon as an abnormally short ruler, he was actually taller than many Frenchmen of his time — so where did the misconception about Napoleon's height originate?

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2023

Inside The Truth About Napoleon Bonaparte’s Height And The Origin Of The Phrase ‘Napoleon Complex’

Although history remembers Napoleon as an abnormally short ruler, he was actually taller than many Frenchmen of his time — so where did the misconception about Napoleon's height originate?

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2023

Who Made Fanta? Inside The Surprising Nazi Origins Of The Popular Beverage

The German businessman who invented Fanta marketed it in Nazi Germany as an alternative to Coca-Cola during World War II.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2023

Who Made Fanta? Inside The Surprising Nazi Origins Of The Popular Beverage

The German businessman who invented Fanta marketed it in Nazi Germany as an alternative to Coca-Cola during World War II.

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2023

This Week In History News, Nov. 5 – 11

Ancient tomb covered in anti-snake spells found in Egypt, human remains with a hollowed-out face unearthed in Germany, Bronze Age meeting hall uncovered near Berlin.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 10, 2023

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This Week In History News, Nov. 5 – 11

Ancient tomb covered in anti-snake spells found in Egypt, human remains with a hollowed-out face unearthed in Germany, Bronze Age meeting hall uncovered near Berlin.

By All That's Interesting • November 10, 2023

Scores Of Sealed Letters To French Sailors From The Seven Years War Read For The First Time In 250 Years

The more than 100 letters were written and sent to sailors on the Galatée between 1757 and 1758 but never delivered after the ship was captured by the British during the Seven Years War.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 10, 2023

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Scores Of Sealed Letters To French Sailors From The Seven Years War Read For The First Time In 250 Years

The more than 100 letters were written and sent to sailors on the Galatée between 1757 and 1758 but never delivered after the ship was captured by the British during the Seven Years War.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 10, 2023