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This Week In History News, Nov. 6 – 12

Ancient Roman theater discovered in Crete, history's first written sentence uncovered in Israel, Stone Age child who may have been buried with a wolf found in Finland.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 11, 2022

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This Week In History News, Nov. 6 – 12

Ancient Roman theater discovered in Crete, history's first written sentence uncovered in Israel, Stone Age child who may have been buried with a wolf found in Finland.

By All That's Interesting • November 11, 2022

27 Of The Most Imaginative Victorian Inventions

These gadgets from the late 18th and early 19th centuries have a definitive Steampunk look — but some had more of a lasting effect on society than others.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 10, 2022

27 Of The Most Imaginative Victorian Inventions

These gadgets from the late 18th and early 19th centuries have a definitive Steampunk look — but some had more of a lasting effect on society than others.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 10, 2022

Archaeologists In Finland Discover The Remains Of A Stone Age Child Who May Have Been Buried With A Wolf

A new study analyzes the fur, feathers, and plant matter found in the 8,000-year-old grave of a young child.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 7, 2022

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Archaeologists In Finland Discover The Remains Of A Stone Age Child Who May Have Been Buried With A Wolf

A new study analyzes the fur, feathers, and plant matter found in the 8,000-year-old grave of a young child.

By Austin Harvey • November 7, 2022

33 Photos Of La Sagrada Familia, The Magnificent Catalan Church That’s Taken Over 140 Years To Build

Construction on the Barcelona basilica of La Sagrada Familia, the magnum opus of controversial Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, began in 1882 and is slated for completion in 2026.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 5, 2022

33 Photos Of La Sagrada Familia, The Magnificent Catalan Church That’s Taken Over 140 Years To Build

Construction on the Barcelona basilica of La Sagrada Familia, the magnum opus of controversial Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, began in 1882 and is slated for completion in 2026.

By Erin Kelly • November 5, 2022

This Medieval Warrior Died During The Battle Of Visby — And Scientists Just Recreated His Wound In All Its Gory Glory

Researchers hypothesized that the man was likely struck by an ax — and other weapons — during the 1361 Battle of Visby.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 4, 2022

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This Medieval Warrior Died During The Battle Of Visby — And Scientists Just Recreated His Wound In All Its Gory Glory

Researchers hypothesized that the man was likely struck by an ax — and other weapons — during the 1361 Battle of Visby.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 4, 2022

Scientists Discover Long Lost Casts Of Rare ‘Sea Monster’ Fossil Destroyed By Nazi Bombs

The first ichthyosaur fossil was discovered around 1818 and was thought lost after World War II, but researchers have found two casts in the United States and Germany.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 3, 2022

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Scientists Discover Long Lost Casts Of Rare ‘Sea Monster’ Fossil Destroyed By Nazi Bombs

The first ichthyosaur fossil was discovered around 1818 and was thought lost after World War II, but researchers have found two casts in the United States and Germany.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 3, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Suzanne Capper, The British Teen Who Was Tortured To Death By Her ‘Friends’

In December 1992, Suzanne Capper endured a week of relentless torture in Greater Manchester, England. Then, she was burned alive.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 2, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Suzanne Capper, The British Teen Who Was Tortured To Death By Her ‘Friends’

In December 1992, Suzanne Capper endured a week of relentless torture in Greater Manchester, England. Then, she was burned alive.

By Austin Harvey • November 2, 2022

The Story Of Krampus, The Anti-Santa Who Punishes Naughty Children With Season’s Beatings

A half-goat demon said to be the son of the Norse god of the underworld, Krampus punishes naughty children at Christmastime — and drags some to hell.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Oct 29, 2022

The Story Of Krampus, The Anti-Santa Who Punishes Naughty Children With Season’s Beatings

A half-goat demon said to be the son of the Norse god of the underworld, Krampus punishes naughty children at Christmastime — and drags some to hell.

By Jaclyn Anglis • October 29, 2022

This Week In History News, Oct. 23 – 29

Vikings swords unearthed in Sweden, World War II "ghost boat" found in California, ancient bog bodies discovered in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 28, 2022

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This Week In History News, Oct. 23 – 29

Vikings swords unearthed in Sweden, World War II "ghost boat" found in California, ancient bog bodies discovered in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • October 28, 2022

Police In Germany Arrest ‘Terror Granny’ Accused Of Trying To Incite A Civil War And Restore The Monarchy

Elisabeth R. and her cohorts allegedly believe that the Treaty of Versailles is invalid and that Germany is still a monarchy.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 27, 2022

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Police In Germany Arrest ‘Terror Granny’ Accused Of Trying To Incite A Civil War And Restore The Monarchy

Elisabeth R. and her cohorts allegedly believe that the Treaty of Versailles is invalid and that Germany is still a monarchy.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 27, 2022