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Ancient Greek Temples Had Ramps For People With Disabilities 2,500 Years Ago

The study's author says these structures built in the 4th century B.C. are the earliest known accessibility ramps ever discovered.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 21, 2020

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Ancient Greek Temples Had Ramps For People With Disabilities 2,500 Years Ago

The study's author says these structures built in the 4th century B.C. are the earliest known accessibility ramps ever discovered.

By Natasha Ishak • July 21, 2020

This Week In History News, Jul. 12 – 18

Cat remains from 6,200 years ago discovered, mass grave of Nazi soldiers unearthed, Aztec palace and home of Hernán Cortés found.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 17, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jul. 12 – 18

Cat remains from 6,200 years ago discovered, mass grave of Nazi soldiers unearthed, Aztec palace and home of Hernán Cortés found.

By All That's Interesting • July 17, 2020

How Cannibal Serial Killer Joachim Kroll Got Caught After Clogging His Toilet With Guts

Joachim Kroll, the "Ruhr Cannibal," terrorized West Germany for over 20 years, eating the flesh of his victims because "meat was expensive."

By John Kuroski • Jul 16, 2020

How Cannibal Serial Killer Joachim Kroll Got Caught After Clogging His Toilet With Guts

Joachim Kroll, the "Ruhr Cannibal," terrorized West Germany for over 20 years, eating the flesh of his victims because "meat was expensive."

By John Kuroski • July 16, 2020

This French Baker Collects Urine From Women’s Restrooms To Make Her Special ‘Goldilocks’ Bread

It's been long known that urine is both sterile and a great fertilizer. For "ecofeminist" baker Louise Raguet, it's also the secret ingredient to making a great loaf of bread.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 14, 2020

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This French Baker Collects Urine From Women’s Restrooms To Make Her Special ‘Goldilocks’ Bread

It's been long known that urine is both sterile and a great fertilizer. For "ecofeminist" baker Louise Raguet, it's also the secret ingredient to making a great loaf of bread.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 14, 2020

How The Voulet-Chanoine Mission Revealed The Horrors Of French Colonialism In Africa

In 1898, French soldiers Paul Voulet and Julien Chanoine were sent to unify colonies in Africa. But they brutalized them instead.

By Morgan Dunn • Jul 13, 2020

How The Voulet-Chanoine Mission Revealed The Horrors Of French Colonialism In Africa

In 1898, French soldiers Paul Voulet and Julien Chanoine were sent to unify colonies in Africa. But they brutalized them instead.

By Morgan Dunn • July 13, 2020

Inside Atlantropa, The 1920s Plan To Drain The Mediterranean And Merge Europe And Africa Into One Supercontinent

With Europe in turmoil after World War I, German architect Herman Sörgel became convinced his Atlantropa project was the only way to prevent another conflict.

By Morgan Dunn • Jul 13, 2020

Inside Atlantropa, The 1920s Plan To Drain The Mediterranean And Merge Europe And Africa Into One Supercontinent

With Europe in turmoil after World War I, German architect Herman Sörgel became convinced his Atlantropa project was the only way to prevent another conflict.

By Morgan Dunn • July 13, 2020

The Unbelievable Story Of The Monuments Men Who Rescued Europe’s Masterpieces From The Nazis

From 1943 to 1945, a civilian task force of 345 Allied academics known as the Monuments Men managed to save 5 million cultural relics.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 11, 2020

The Unbelievable Story Of The Monuments Men Who Rescued Europe’s Masterpieces From The Nazis

From 1943 to 1945, a civilian task force of 345 Allied academics known as the Monuments Men managed to save 5 million cultural relics.

By Natasha Ishak • July 11, 2020

Inside The Bizarre, 11-Day Saga Of The Disappearance Of Agatha Christie

On December 4, 1926, beloved mystery writer Agatha Christie vanished in a case that remains unsolved today.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 6, 2020

Inside The Bizarre, 11-Day Saga Of The Disappearance Of Agatha Christie

On December 4, 1926, beloved mystery writer Agatha Christie vanished in a case that remains unsolved today.

By Natasha Ishak • July 6, 2020

This Week In History News, Jun. 28 – Jul. 4

Cold War-era victims of Stalin unearthed, chest of Nazi silver found, medieval Virgin Mary statue accidentally uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 3, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jun. 28 – Jul. 4

Cold War-era victims of Stalin unearthed, chest of Nazi silver found, medieval Virgin Mary statue accidentally uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • July 3, 2020

Belgium’s King Finally Acknowledges His Country’s Slaughter Of 10 Million Congolese — But Doesn’t Apologize

10 million Congolese were killed and millions more enslaved and mutilated during King Leopold II's brutal reign. Now, King Philippe is the first member of the royal family to acknowledge the atrocities.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 2, 2020

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Belgium’s King Finally Acknowledges His Country’s Slaughter Of 10 Million Congolese — But Doesn’t Apologize

10 million Congolese were killed and millions more enslaved and mutilated during King Leopold II's brutal reign. Now, King Philippe is the first member of the royal family to acknowledge the atrocities.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 2, 2020