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Forensic Scientists Reconstruct Face Of Medieval Murder Victim Killed By Multiple Sword Blows To The Head

Researchers determined the medieval "cold case" was an incident of "raw violence" and "overkill."

By Austin Harvey • Jan 5, 2023

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Forensic Scientists Reconstruct Face Of Medieval Murder Victim Killed By Multiple Sword Blows To The Head

Researchers determined the medieval "cold case" was an incident of "raw violence" and "overkill."

By Austin Harvey • January 5, 2023

The Story Of ‘Mad Jack’ Churchill, The Sword-Wielding British Commando Who Became A Legend During World War II

Fond of playing his bagpipes before charging into battle with his broadsword and longbow in hand, Lt. Col. "Fighting Jack" Churchill was a soldier unlike any other.

By Katie Serena • Jan 3, 2023

The Story Of ‘Mad Jack’ Churchill, The Sword-Wielding British Commando Who Became A Legend During World War II

Fond of playing his bagpipes before charging into battle with his broadsword and longbow in hand, Lt. Col. "Fighting Jack" Churchill was a soldier unlike any other.

By Katie Serena • January 3, 2023

Inside The True Story Of Rob Roy MacGregor, The Legendary ‘Scottish Robin Hood’

Famously portrayed by Liam Neeson in a 1995 film, Rob Roy MacGregor was painted as a hero, but in reality, the 18th-century outlaw was a more complicated figure.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 2, 2023

Inside The True Story Of Rob Roy MacGregor, The Legendary ‘Scottish Robin Hood’

Famously portrayed by Liam Neeson in a 1995 film, Rob Roy MacGregor was painted as a hero, but in reality, the 18th-century outlaw was a more complicated figure.

By Austin Harvey • January 2, 2023

From A Warrior Statue In Kyrgyzstan To A Maya City In Mexico, These Are The Most Significant Historical Discoveries Of 2022

These discoveries changed our understanding of the past — and some of them might even rewrite the history books.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 30, 2022

From A Warrior Statue In Kyrgyzstan To A Maya City In Mexico, These Are The Most Significant Historical Discoveries Of 2022

These discoveries changed our understanding of the past — and some of them might even rewrite the history books.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 30, 2022

Meet The Dybbuk, The Malevolent Spirit Of Jewish Folklore

Originating in 17th-century Europe, the legend of the dybbuk warns of a "soul-cleaving" spirit with the power to possess vulnerable people.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 26, 2022

Meet The Dybbuk, The Malevolent Spirit Of Jewish Folklore

Originating in 17th-century Europe, the legend of the dybbuk warns of a "soul-cleaving" spirit with the power to possess vulnerable people.

By Austin Harvey • December 26, 2022

11 Archaeological Discoveries In 2022 That Left Even The Experts In Awe

From ancient Greek amphorae in Ukraine to timber from the real "Goonies" shipwreck off the coast of Oregon, these archaeological finds changed history forever.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 23, 2022

11 Archaeological Discoveries In 2022 That Left Even The Experts In Awe

From ancient Greek amphorae in Ukraine to timber from the real "Goonies" shipwreck off the coast of Oregon, these archaeological finds changed history forever.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 23, 2022

Inside Project Blue Peacock, The Most Outrageous Nuclear Plot Of The Entire Cold War

In 1954, the British engineers behind Blue Peacock designed a nuclear landmine to use against the Soviets — and it was dependent upon live chickens.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 22, 2022

Inside Project Blue Peacock, The Most Outrageous Nuclear Plot Of The Entire Cold War

In 1954, the British engineers behind Blue Peacock designed a nuclear landmine to use against the Soviets — and it was dependent upon live chickens.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 22, 2022

9 Of The Most Terrifying Christmas Traditions From Around The World

From a child-eating scarecrow to Krampus himself, these eerie Christmas folktales from around the world are bound to ensure you have at least one nightmare before Christmas.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 21, 2022

9 Of The Most Terrifying Christmas Traditions From Around The World

From a child-eating scarecrow to Krampus himself, these eerie Christmas folktales from around the world are bound to ensure you have at least one nightmare before Christmas.

By Austin Harvey • December 21, 2022

33 Creepy Christmas Cards That People Actually Sent Each Other In The Victorian Era

Featuring everything from murderous frogs to dead birds, Victorian Christmas cards were often more disturbing than they were jolly.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 19, 2022

33 Creepy Christmas Cards That People Actually Sent Each Other In The Victorian Era

Featuring everything from murderous frogs to dead birds, Victorian Christmas cards were often more disturbing than they were jolly.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 19, 2022

This Week In History News, Dec. 11 – 17

Medieval shipwreck found in a Norwegian lake, Neolithic sacrifice victim unearthed in Denmark, knight with an elongated skull discovered in Notre Dame.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 16, 2022

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This Week In History News, Dec. 11 – 17

Medieval shipwreck found in a Norwegian lake, Neolithic sacrifice victim unearthed in Denmark, knight with an elongated skull discovered in Notre Dame.

By All That's Interesting • December 16, 2022