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Haunting Photos Of The Real Frankenstein Castle, The German Fortress That Looks Like It Belongs In A Horror Movie

Originally built in the 13th century, Frankenstein Castle is largely in ruins today — but its potential ties to Mary Shelley's iconic horror novel have made it one of the most popular burgs to visit in all of Germany.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 22, 2023

Haunting Photos Of The Real Frankenstein Castle, The German Fortress That Looks Like It Belongs In A Horror Movie

Originally built in the 13th century, Frankenstein Castle is largely in ruins today — but its potential ties to Mary Shelley's iconic horror novel have made it one of the most popular burgs to visit in all of Germany.

By Austin Harvey • June 22, 2023

150-Year-Old Māori Canoe Known As A Waka Found In New Zealand’s Pātea River

The waka is believed to have been hidden by the Māori people in 1869 to prevent British colonizers from confiscating it.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 22, 2023

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150-Year-Old Māori Canoe Known As A Waka Found In New Zealand’s Pātea River

The waka is believed to have been hidden by the Māori people in 1869 to prevent British colonizers from confiscating it.

By Austin Harvey • June 22, 2023

Inside The Gruesome Murders Of Soviet Serial Killer Andrei Chikatilo, The ‘Red Ripper of Rostov’

Between 1978 and 1990, Andrei Chikatilo murdered at least 53 people and mutilated their bodies — all while slipping right through the authorities' fingers on multiple occasions.

By Katie Serena • Jun 22, 2023

Inside The Gruesome Murders Of Soviet Serial Killer Andrei Chikatilo, The ‘Red Ripper of Rostov’

Between 1978 and 1990, Andrei Chikatilo murdered at least 53 people and mutilated their bodies — all while slipping right through the authorities' fingers on multiple occasions.

By Katie Serena • June 22, 2023

Inside The Enduring Myth Of The Loch Ness Monster And The Most Convincing Sightings From History

A marine creature from Scottish folklore, the Loch Ness Monster is one of the most famous cryptids in history — but is it actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 20, 2023

Inside The Enduring Myth Of The Loch Ness Monster And The Most Convincing Sightings From History

A marine creature from Scottish folklore, the Loch Ness Monster is one of the most famous cryptids in history — but is it actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • June 20, 2023

Paleontologists Discover New Dinosaur With ‘Blade-Like’ Spikes On Britain’s Isle Of Wight

Paleontologists discovered the fossils of the Vectipelta barretti, a large four-legged and armored member of the Ankylosauria dinosaur family.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 20, 2023

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Paleontologists Discover New Dinosaur With ‘Blade-Like’ Spikes On Britain’s Isle Of Wight

Paleontologists discovered the fossils of the Vectipelta barretti, a large four-legged and armored member of the Ankylosauria dinosaur family.

By Amber Morgan • June 20, 2023

Ireland Is Paying Up To $92,000 For People To Move Into Homes On Idyllic Remote Islands — With A Few Caveats

Our Living Islands is an initiative that aims to revitalize the Irish islands by restoring their dwindling populations and adding a host of other quality-of-life improvements.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 20, 2023

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Ireland Is Paying Up To $92,000 For People To Move Into Homes On Idyllic Remote Islands — With A Few Caveats

Our Living Islands is an initiative that aims to revitalize the Irish islands by restoring their dwindling populations and adding a host of other quality-of-life improvements.

By Austin Harvey • June 20, 2023

The Grim History Of Oubliettes, The Medieval Dungeons Where Prisoners Were Left To Die

Used during the Middle Ages, oubliettes were pit-like prisons where doomed victims were left to slowly starve or go mad.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 17, 2023

The Grim History Of Oubliettes, The Medieval Dungeons Where Prisoners Were Left To Die

Used during the Middle Ages, oubliettes were pit-like prisons where doomed victims were left to slowly starve or go mad.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 17, 2023

This Week In History News, Jun. 11 – 17

Ancient mosaic found in the Gulf of Naples, "vampire" burials uncovered in Poland, bulldog-like breeding discovered among ancient Romans.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 16, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jun. 11 – 17

Ancient mosaic found in the Gulf of Naples, "vampire" burials uncovered in Poland, bulldog-like breeding discovered among ancient Romans.

By All That's Interesting • June 16, 2023

Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Sword In Germany So Well Preserved ‘It Almost Still Shines’

The rare octagonal sword may date to the 14th century B.C.E. and was found buried with a man, woman, and child in Bavaria.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 16, 2023

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Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Sword In Germany So Well Preserved ‘It Almost Still Shines’

The rare octagonal sword may date to the 14th century B.C.E. and was found buried with a man, woman, and child in Bavaria.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 16, 2023

TikToker Fakes His Own Death After Feeling ‘Unappreciated’ — Then Shows Up To His Own Funeral In A Helicopter

The 45-year-old TikToker said he wanted to teach his loved ones a lesson about how they "shouldn't wait until someone is dead to meet up with him."

By Amber Morgan • Jun 16, 2023

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TikToker Fakes His Own Death After Feeling ‘Unappreciated’ — Then Shows Up To His Own Funeral In A Helicopter

The 45-year-old TikToker said he wanted to teach his loved ones a lesson about how they "shouldn't wait until someone is dead to meet up with him."

By Amber Morgan • June 16, 2023