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Portugal’s ‘Palace Of Mystery’: 25 Eerie Photos Of Quinta Da Regaleira

Quinta Da Regaleira is a major tourist attraction in Sintra, Portugal, known for its mystical quality and its abundant use of secret societies' symbolism and iconography.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 18, 2020

Portugal’s ‘Palace Of Mystery’: 25 Eerie Photos Of Quinta Da Regaleira

Quinta Da Regaleira is a major tourist attraction in Sintra, Portugal, known for its mystical quality and its abundant use of secret societies' symbolism and iconography.

By Erin Kelly • February 18, 2020

Meet Charlotte Corday, The Woman Who Assassinated A French Revolutionary Hero — And Inspired One Of History’s Greatest Paintings

On July 13, 1793, Charlotte Corday stabbed French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat to death in his bathtub. She later claimed, "I killed one man to save 100,000."

By Morgan Dunn • Feb 17, 2020

Meet Charlotte Corday, The Woman Who Assassinated A French Revolutionary Hero — And Inspired One Of History’s Greatest Paintings

On July 13, 1793, Charlotte Corday stabbed French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat to death in his bathtub. She later claimed, "I killed one man to save 100,000."

By Morgan Dunn • February 17, 2020

How Charles Lindbergh Wrecked His Legacy Pushing Anti-Semitism And Neutrality Toward The Nazis

Charles Lindbergh was a hero for his feats of aviation but ultimately lost that goodwill once he started pushing bigoted conspiracies to keep America from fighting Hitler.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 15, 2020

How Charles Lindbergh Wrecked His Legacy Pushing Anti-Semitism And Neutrality Toward The Nazis

Charles Lindbergh was a hero for his feats of aviation but ultimately lost that goodwill once he started pushing bigoted conspiracies to keep America from fighting Hitler.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 15, 2020

This Week In History News, Feb. 9 – 15

Ancient Native American burial ground blown up for border wall construction, radiation-eating fungus found at Chernobyl, 7,000-year-old well unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 14, 2020

This Week In History News, Feb. 9 – 15

Ancient Native American burial ground blown up for border wall construction, radiation-eating fungus found at Chernobyl, 7,000-year-old well unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • February 14, 2020

Archaeologists Stand Trial For Forging Earliest Portrayal Of Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Three Spanish archaeologists face serious prison time after a government-sponsored commission found that at least 476 artifacts they "discovered" were "manipulated or outright fakes."

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 10, 2020

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Archaeologists Stand Trial For Forging Earliest Portrayal Of Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Three Spanish archaeologists face serious prison time after a government-sponsored commission found that at least 476 artifacts they "discovered" were "manipulated or outright fakes."

By Marco Margaritoff • February 10, 2020

Meet Olympe De Gouges, The Radical Women’s Rights Activist Who Was Guillotined By French Revolutionaries

Olympe de Gouges demanded the regulation of prostitution and the dissolution of marriage, but when she criticized Maximillien Robespierre's Reign of Terror, he silenced her for good.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 9, 2020

Meet Olympe De Gouges, The Radical Women’s Rights Activist Who Was Guillotined By French Revolutionaries

Olympe de Gouges demanded the regulation of prostitution and the dissolution of marriage, but when she criticized Maximillien Robespierre's Reign of Terror, he silenced her for good.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 9, 2020

Scientists Find Radiation-Eating Fungi At Chernobyl — And Now Seek To Harness Their Power For Space

Scientists hope to use the fungi's powers to help people who are routinely exposed to radiation like cancer patients and astronauts.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 7, 2020

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Scientists Find Radiation-Eating Fungi At Chernobyl — And Now Seek To Harness Their Power For Space

Scientists hope to use the fungi's powers to help people who are routinely exposed to radiation like cancer patients and astronauts.

By Natasha Ishak • February 7, 2020

The Sluggish Life Of An Olm, A Blind Salamander That Can Remain Motionless For Years

The olm can live to be 100 and often goes years without food, sex, or even moving. One was recently observed doing absolutely nothing for 2, 569 days straight.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 6, 2020

The Sluggish Life Of An Olm, A Blind Salamander That Can Remain Motionless For Years

The olm can live to be 100 and often goes years without food, sex, or even moving. One was recently observed doing absolutely nothing for 2, 569 days straight.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 6, 2020

Woman Grows Hair In Her Mouth In Rare Case Of Gingival Hirsutism

One baffled doctor wrote up the discovery: "There is no clear explanation for this anomalous presence."

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 5, 2020

Weird News

Woman Grows Hair In Her Mouth In Rare Case Of Gingival Hirsutism

One baffled doctor wrote up the discovery: "There is no clear explanation for this anomalous presence."

By Marco Margaritoff • February 5, 2020

Ireland’s Great Blasket Island Is Seeking A Seasonal Caretaker — Room And Board Included

After being left virtually uninhabited, Great Blasket Island has now accepted more than 38,000 applications from around the world for the position of its next caretaker.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 31, 2020

Ireland’s Great Blasket Island Is Seeking A Seasonal Caretaker — Room And Board Included

After being left virtually uninhabited, Great Blasket Island has now accepted more than 38,000 applications from around the world for the position of its next caretaker.

By Erin Kelly • January 31, 2020