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Inside The Disturbing Sculptures Of Ireland’s Victor’s Way

This "adults-only" sculpture garden boasts a vagina with teeth, a naked woman forcefully separating from her child, and a man with no penis cutting himself in half.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 10, 2020

Inside The Disturbing Sculptures Of Ireland’s Victor’s Way

This "adults-only" sculpture garden boasts a vagina with teeth, a naked woman forcefully separating from her child, and a man with no penis cutting himself in half.

By Erin Kelly • March 10, 2020

Was Medieval Cannibal And Black Magician Peter Niers History’s Most Prolific Serial Killer?

If his own confession before his brutal execution is to be believed, then Peter Niers slaughtered 544 people — 24 of which were pregnant women he killed for their fetuses.

By Leah Silverman • Mar 9, 2020

Was Medieval Cannibal And Black Magician Peter Niers History’s Most Prolific Serial Killer?

If his own confession before his brutal execution is to be believed, then Peter Niers slaughtered 544 people — 24 of which were pregnant women he killed for their fetuses.

By Leah Silverman • March 9, 2020

Explore The Fairy Glen, The Scottish Valley So Magical That Legend Says Fairies Created It

Scotland's Fairy Glen, located in the lowlands on the Isle of Skye, is renowned for its magical landscape, basalt rock formations, and mythical lore.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 7, 2020

Explore The Fairy Glen, The Scottish Valley So Magical That Legend Says Fairies Created It

Scotland's Fairy Glen, located in the lowlands on the Isle of Skye, is renowned for its magical landscape, basalt rock formations, and mythical lore.

By Erin Kelly • March 7, 2020

This Week In History News, Mar. 1 – 7

"Medieval" sword found to be 5,000 years old, prehistoric giant armadillo remains unearthed, 15th-century etiquette book for kids brought to light.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 6, 2020

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This Week In History News, Mar. 1 – 7

"Medieval" sword found to be 5,000 years old, prehistoric giant armadillo remains unearthed, 15th-century etiquette book for kids brought to light.

By All That's Interesting • March 6, 2020

Who Was The Man In The Iron Mask, The Anonymous 17th-Century French Prisoner?

Even after his death, the government took great care to hide the identity of the Man in the Iron Mask. His clothes were promptly burned at dawn and his cell was immediately scraped and whitewashed.

By Andrew Milne • Mar 5, 2020

Who Was The Man In The Iron Mask, The Anonymous 17th-Century French Prisoner?

Even after his death, the government took great care to hide the identity of the Man in the Iron Mask. His clothes were promptly burned at dawn and his cell was immediately scraped and whitewashed.

By Andrew Milne • March 5, 2020

Meet Madame De Montespan, The Unofficial ‘Queen Of Versailles’ Dethroned By Rumors Of Infanticide

The Marquise de Montespan had the heart of the king, but it was rumored that she'd used black magic to get it.

By Andrew Milne • Mar 4, 2020

Meet Madame De Montespan, The Unofficial ‘Queen Of Versailles’ Dethroned By Rumors Of Infanticide

The Marquise de Montespan had the heart of the king, but it was rumored that she'd used black magic to get it.

By Andrew Milne • March 4, 2020

This Week In History News, Feb. 23 – 29

Ancient Roman dagger unearthed, wall of human bones found in Belgian cathedral, 46,000-year-old bird discovered with feathers intact.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 28, 2020

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This Week In History News, Feb. 23 – 29

Ancient Roman dagger unearthed, wall of human bones found in Belgian cathedral, 46,000-year-old bird discovered with feathers intact.

By All That's Interesting • February 28, 2020

15th-Century Etiquette Book Tells Kids Not To Be Greedy With The Cheese Or Pick Their Nose

The British Library's new project of digitizing children's books has led to the discovery of a 1480 text that reveals what was unacceptable for kids back then. Turns out, these rules hold true today.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 24, 2020

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15th-Century Etiquette Book Tells Kids Not To Be Greedy With The Cheese Or Pick Their Nose

The British Library's new project of digitizing children's books has led to the discovery of a 1480 text that reveals what was unacceptable for kids back then. Turns out, these rules hold true today.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 24, 2020

Photos That Reveal The Haunting Secrets Of England’s Medieval Mermaid Inn

The Mermaid Inn has housed pirates, gangsters, and even Queen Elizabeth I. Some say the inn still houses a few of these characters today — albeit, in ghost form.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 23, 2020

Photos That Reveal The Haunting Secrets Of England’s Medieval Mermaid Inn

The Mermaid Inn has housed pirates, gangsters, and even Queen Elizabeth I. Some say the inn still houses a few of these characters today — albeit, in ghost form.

By Erin Kelly • February 23, 2020

This Week In History News, Feb. 16 – 22

"Given recent national events, it is all the more important to learn from the mistakes of the past and to ensure that such an assault on freedom will never again happen to any community in the United States."

By All That's Interesting • Feb 21, 2020

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This Week In History News, Feb. 16 – 22

"Given recent national events, it is all the more important to learn from the mistakes of the past and to ensure that such an assault on freedom will never again happen to any community in the United States."

By All That's Interesting • February 21, 2020