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This Week In History News, Apr. 19 – 25

Secrets of Mesoamerican heart extraction unlocked, more than 1,000 Viking artifacts unearthed, Russian region claims to be spared from COVID-19 thanks to ancient mummy.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 24, 2020

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This Week In History News, Apr. 19 – 25

Secrets of Mesoamerican heart extraction unlocked, more than 1,000 Viking artifacts unearthed, Russian region claims to be spared from COVID-19 thanks to ancient mummy.

By All That's Interesting • April 24, 2020

Ancient British Mill-Turned-Museum Is Making Flour Again To Help With COVID-19 Shortage

Sturminster Newton Mill owner Pete Loosmore has supplied over 300 bags of flour to local grocers thus far.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 23, 2020

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Ancient British Mill-Turned-Museum Is Making Flour Again To Help With COVID-19 Shortage

Sturminster Newton Mill owner Pete Loosmore has supplied over 300 bags of flour to local grocers thus far.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 23, 2020

Ukrainian Cannibal Kills Girlfriend, Then Eats Her Legs Because He’s ‘Hungry’

When police raided the 41-year-old boyfriend's home, they caught him mid-meal.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 22, 2020

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Ukrainian Cannibal Kills Girlfriend, Then Eats Her Legs Because He’s ‘Hungry’

When police raided the 41-year-old boyfriend's home, they caught him mid-meal.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 22, 2020

The History Of Oktoberfest In 46 Vintage Images Of Beer, Bratwurst, And Debauchery

Oktoberfest went from a royal wedding celebration to a backdrop for Nazi propaganda to a globally-attended two-week party filled with beer, food, and German culture.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 21, 2020

The History Of Oktoberfest In 46 Vintage Images Of Beer, Bratwurst, And Debauchery

Oktoberfest went from a royal wedding celebration to a backdrop for Nazi propaganda to a globally-attended two-week party filled with beer, food, and German culture.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 21, 2020

Plague-Era Poetry Collection Contains One Of The First Known Uses Of The F-Word

Poetry challenges known as 'flyting' duels were the medieval equivalent of the modern-day rap battle.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 21, 2020

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Plague-Era Poetry Collection Contains One Of The First Known Uses Of The F-Word

Poetry challenges known as 'flyting' duels were the medieval equivalent of the modern-day rap battle.

By Natasha Ishak • April 21, 2020

Woman’s Love For Antique Chandelier She Named Lumiere Ruled ‘Not A Sexual Orientation’

She identifies as an "objectum sexual," meaning that she is attracted to objects.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 20, 2020

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Woman’s Love For Antique Chandelier She Named Lumiere Ruled ‘Not A Sexual Orientation’

She identifies as an "objectum sexual," meaning that she is attracted to objects.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 20, 2020

The Antonine Plague Claimed 5 Million Ancient Romans — And Scientists Still Don’t Know Its Origin

The Roman Empire was so crippled by the Antonine Plague that many scholars believe it hastened the empire's demise.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 16, 2020

The Antonine Plague Claimed 5 Million Ancient Romans — And Scientists Still Don’t Know Its Origin

The Roman Empire was so crippled by the Antonine Plague that many scholars believe it hastened the empire's demise.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 16, 2020

This 99-Year-Old Veteran Just Raised $9 Million For Coronavirus Relief By Walking In His Garden

Tom Moore's original fundraising goal was to reach about $1,250 by his 100th birthday on April 30th.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2020

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This 99-Year-Old Veteran Just Raised $9 Million For Coronavirus Relief By Walking In His Garden

Tom Moore's original fundraising goal was to reach about $1,250 by his 100th birthday on April 30th.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2020

German Zoo Might Feed Animals To Each Other To Stay Afloat During COVID-19 Shutdown

The zoo said its 12-foot polar bear Vitus would be the last to go.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 15, 2020

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German Zoo Might Feed Animals To Each Other To Stay Afloat During COVID-19 Shutdown

The zoo said its 12-foot polar bear Vitus would be the last to go.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 15, 2020

The Serbian Skull Tower Of Niš In 15 Chilling Photos

Built in 1809 after a grisly defeat by the Turks, the Skull Tower originally boasted 952 skulls from the decapitated heads of Serbian rebels.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 9, 2020

The Serbian Skull Tower Of Niš In 15 Chilling Photos

Built in 1809 after a grisly defeat by the Turks, the Skull Tower originally boasted 952 skulls from the decapitated heads of Serbian rebels.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 9, 2020