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These Prehistoric Hunting Spears Unearthed In Germany Were Likely Made By Neanderthals 200,000 Years Ago

Though they were previously believed to have been crafted by Homo heidelbergensis, new research suggests that prehistoric spears found in Schöningen, Germany were actually made by Neanderthals.

By Austin Harvey • May 12, 2025

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These Prehistoric Hunting Spears Unearthed In Germany Were Likely Made By Neanderthals 200,000 Years Ago

Though they were previously believed to have been crafted by Homo heidelbergensis, new research suggests that prehistoric spears found in Schöningen, Germany were actually made by Neanderthals.

By Austin Harvey • May 12, 2025

The Ornate Sword That Napoleon Commissioned In 1802 Is Set To Fetch $1 Million At Auction

French ruler Napoleon Bonaparte commissioned this ornate sword in 1802 and ultimately gifted it to a close friend shortly before his historic defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 9, 2025

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The Ornate Sword That Napoleon Commissioned In 1802 Is Set To Fetch $1 Million At Auction

French ruler Napoleon Bonaparte commissioned this ornate sword in 1802 and ultimately gifted it to a close friend shortly before his historic defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 9, 2025

Inside The Celebratory Story Of VE Day, The Official End Of World War II In Europe

On Victory in Europe Day, massive parties and parades erupted across Britain, the United States, and other Allied countries to celebrate the surrender of Nazi Germany.

By Austin Harvey • May 8, 2025

Inside The Celebratory Story Of VE Day, The Official End Of World War II In Europe

On Victory in Europe Day, massive parties and parades erupted across Britain, the United States, and other Allied countries to celebrate the surrender of Nazi Germany.

By Austin Harvey • May 8, 2025

London Museum Purchases Bizarre Renaissance Painting That Features A Drooling Dragon-Dog For $22 Million

Known as The Virgin and Child with Saints Louis and Margaret, this bizarre depiction of Jesus and Mary was painted by an anonymous artist and is believed to have been created circa 1510 in either the Netherlands or Belgium.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 8, 2025

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London Museum Purchases Bizarre Renaissance Painting That Features A Drooling Dragon-Dog For $22 Million

Known as The Virgin and Child with Saints Louis and Margaret, this bizarre depiction of Jesus and Mary was painted by an anonymous artist and is believed to have been created circa 1510 in either the Netherlands or Belgium.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 8, 2025

An Underground Chamber Dating Back Over 2,000 Years Was Revealed During A Construction Project In Scotland

This stone "souterrain" was likely used as a cold storage cellar during the late Iron Age.

By Austin Harvey • May 6, 2025

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An Underground Chamber Dating Back Over 2,000 Years Was Revealed During A Construction Project In Scotland

This stone "souterrain" was likely used as a cold storage cellar during the late Iron Age.

By Austin Harvey • May 6, 2025

Divers In The Caribbean Just Identified Two Danish Slave Ships That Were Destroyed During A Mutiny In 1710

Though they were long thought to be pirate ships, recent analysis has confirmed that the sunken vessels near Cahuita National Park are the Danish slave ships Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, destroyed during a mutiny in 1710.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2025

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Divers In The Caribbean Just Identified Two Danish Slave Ships That Were Destroyed During A Mutiny In 1710

Though they were long thought to be pirate ships, recent analysis has confirmed that the sunken vessels near Cahuita National Park are the Danish slave ships Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, destroyed during a mutiny in 1710.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2025

Ans Van Dijk, The Jewish Nazi Collaborator Who Was Later Accused Of Betraying Anne Frank And Her Family

Ans Van Dijk helped the Nazis arrest 145 people during World War II, and some believe that she also revealed the Frank family's hiding place.

By Austin Harvey • May 5, 2025

Ans Van Dijk, The Jewish Nazi Collaborator Who Was Later Accused Of Betraying Anne Frank And Her Family

Ans Van Dijk helped the Nazis arrest 145 people during World War II, and some believe that she also revealed the Frank family's hiding place.

By Austin Harvey • May 5, 2025

Workers Preparing To Construct An Apartment Building In Switzerland Just Uncovered An Ancient Roman Settlement Filled With Rare Artifacts

Along an ancient road that was lined with columns and stretched 13 feet across, archaeologists found the ruins of several houses as well as latrines, infant burials, and a bronze panther figurine.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2025

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Workers Preparing To Construct An Apartment Building In Switzerland Just Uncovered An Ancient Roman Settlement Filled With Rare Artifacts

Along an ancient road that was lined with columns and stretched 13 feet across, archaeologists found the ruins of several houses as well as latrines, infant burials, and a bronze panther figurine.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2025

The Life And Legacy Of Antonio Salieri, The Once-Renowned Composer Who Later Faded Into Obscurity — And Was Accused Of Killing Mozart

Although Italian composer Antonio Salieri was rumored to have fatally poisoned Mozart out of jealousy in 1791, there is no evidence that the renowned musician was truly a killer.

By Rivy Lyon • May 4, 2025

The Life And Legacy Of Antonio Salieri, The Once-Renowned Composer Who Later Faded Into Obscurity — And Was Accused Of Killing Mozart

Although Italian composer Antonio Salieri was rumored to have fatally poisoned Mozart out of jealousy in 1791, there is no evidence that the renowned musician was truly a killer.

By Rivy Lyon • May 4, 2025

An Amateur Diver In England Purchased A World War I Shipwreck On Facebook For Just $400

Dom Robinson of Plymouth, England just fulfilled his childhood dream of owning his own shipwreck when he bought the 1917 wreck of the SS Almond Branch on Facebook Marketplace.

By Austin Harvey • May 2, 2025

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An Amateur Diver In England Purchased A World War I Shipwreck On Facebook For Just $400

Dom Robinson of Plymouth, England just fulfilled his childhood dream of owning his own shipwreck when he bought the 1917 wreck of the SS Almond Branch on Facebook Marketplace.

By Austin Harvey • May 2, 2025