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The Gruesome History Of The Gibbet, The 18th-Century Execution Method Used To Scare Potential Criminals

Also known as "hanging in chains," gibbeting often involved locking criminals in human-shaped cages and hanging them up in public areas as a warning to others.

By All That's Interesting • May 18, 2024

The Gruesome History Of The Gibbet, The 18th-Century Execution Method Used To Scare Potential Criminals

Also known as "hanging in chains," gibbeting often involved locking criminals in human-shaped cages and hanging them up in public areas as a warning to others.

By All That's Interesting • May 18, 2024

The Groundbreaking Story Of The First Photograph In History And The Innovative Man Behind It

Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took the first photo ever, "View from the Window at Le Gras," from his estate in France in 1826 or 1827 using a technique he'd invented called heliography and a camera obscura.

By Nickolaus Hines • May 18, 2024

The Groundbreaking Story Of The First Photograph In History And The Innovative Man Behind It

Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took the first photo ever, "View from the Window at Le Gras," from his estate in France in 1826 or 1827 using a technique he'd invented called heliography and a camera obscura.

By Nickolaus Hines • May 18, 2024

Inside The Pig War Of 1859, When A Dead Pig Almost Triggered A Battle Between America And Great Britain

After an American shot a British-owned pig in a disputed territory in the San Juan Islands, the two countries began gathering troops in a tense confrontation now known as the Pig War.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 18, 2024

Inside The Pig War Of 1859, When A Dead Pig Almost Triggered A Battle Between America And Great Britain

After an American shot a British-owned pig in a disputed territory in the San Juan Islands, the two countries began gathering troops in a tense confrontation now known as the Pig War.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 18, 2024

Enormous Neolithic Monument In The Shape Of Two Horseshoes Discovered In France

After uncovering this 646,000-square-foot behemoth in Marliens, archaeologists said, "This type of monument seems unprecedented and currently no comparison has been possible."

By Amber Morgan • May 17, 2024

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Enormous Neolithic Monument In The Shape Of Two Horseshoes Discovered In France

After uncovering this 646,000-square-foot behemoth in Marliens, archaeologists said, "This type of monument seems unprecedented and currently no comparison has been possible."

By Amber Morgan • May 17, 2024

A New Study Suggests That This 130,000-Year-Old Bear Bone Is One Of The Earliest Examples Of Neanderthal Art

Incisions made by Neanderthals on this prehistoric bear bone seem to be deliberate and non-utilitarian, suggesting they are an early example of symbolic art.

By Austin Harvey • May 17, 2024

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A New Study Suggests That This 130,000-Year-Old Bear Bone Is One Of The Earliest Examples Of Neanderthal Art

Incisions made by Neanderthals on this prehistoric bear bone seem to be deliberate and non-utilitarian, suggesting they are an early example of symbolic art.

By Austin Harvey • May 17, 2024

Researchers Just Uncovered Graffiti Carved On A Wooden Door At England’s Dover Castle During The Napoleonic Era

The graffiti depicts ships, initials, and several people being hanged — including one that might be Napoleon himself.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 17, 2024

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Researchers Just Uncovered Graffiti Carved On A Wooden Door At England’s Dover Castle During The Napoleonic Era

The graffiti depicts ships, initials, and several people being hanged — including one that might be Napoleon himself.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 17, 2024

50,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Bones Found In A Russian Cave Contain The Oldest Human Viruses Ever Discovered

Not only have researchers identified several of these prehistoric viruses, but they hope to recreate them to see how they compare to modern ones.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 16, 2024

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50,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Bones Found In A Russian Cave Contain The Oldest Human Viruses Ever Discovered

Not only have researchers identified several of these prehistoric viruses, but they hope to recreate them to see how they compare to modern ones.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 16, 2024

The Remains Of A 14th-Century Church Were Found Under The Tennis Court At Visegrád Castle In Hungary

This discovery marks the first time that pre-Ottoman structures have been unearthed at Visegrád Castle — and research is just getting underway.

By Austin Harvey • May 15, 2024

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The Remains Of A 14th-Century Church Were Found Under The Tennis Court At Visegrád Castle In Hungary

This discovery marks the first time that pre-Ottoman structures have been unearthed at Visegrád Castle — and research is just getting underway.

By Austin Harvey • May 15, 2024

What Is A Kraken, The Frightening Sea Monster From Scandinavian Lore?

A squid-like beast said to live in the sea between Norway and Iceland, the Kraken is one of the world's most legendary sea creatures.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 13, 2024

What Is A Kraken, The Frightening Sea Monster From Scandinavian Lore?

A squid-like beast said to live in the sea between Norway and Iceland, the Kraken is one of the world's most legendary sea creatures.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 13, 2024

A New Analysis Of Beethoven’s Hair May Finally Reveal Why The Legendary Composer Went Deaf

Staggeringly high levels of lead were found in Ludwig van Beethoven's hair, as well as mercury and arsenic.

By Austin Harvey • May 13, 2024

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A New Analysis Of Beethoven’s Hair May Finally Reveal Why The Legendary Composer Went Deaf

Staggeringly high levels of lead were found in Ludwig van Beethoven's hair, as well as mercury and arsenic.

By Austin Harvey • May 13, 2024