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Meet Giulia Tofana, The 17th-Century Professional Poisoner Said To Have Killed 600 Men

If Giulia Tofana's confessions are to be believed, then the lethal potion maker is among the most prolific serial killers in history.

By Hannah McKennett Apr 3, 2026

Meet Giulia Tofana, The 17th-Century Professional Poisoner Said To Have Killed 600 Men

If Giulia Tofana's confessions are to be believed, then the lethal potion maker is among the most prolific serial killers in history.

By Hannah McKennett April 3, 2026

The Remains Of A Danish Warship Were Just Found In Copenhagen Harbor 225 Years After It Was Sunk By The British

The Danish warship Dannebroge was sunk by British Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson during the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 3, 2026

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The Remains Of A Danish Warship Were Just Found In Copenhagen Harbor 225 Years After It Was Sunk By The British

The Danish warship Dannebroge was sunk by British Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson during the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen.

By Kaleena Fraga April 3, 2026

Inside The Erfurt Latrine Disaster Of 1184, When 60 Nobles Drowned In Excrement

In July 1184, a group of European nobles gathered in a church to settle a land dispute when the floor suddenly collapsed under their weight — sending them into a cesspool below.

By Natasha Ishak Apr 3, 2026

Inside The Erfurt Latrine Disaster Of 1184, When 60 Nobles Drowned In Excrement

In July 1184, a group of European nobles gathered in a church to settle a land dispute when the floor suddenly collapsed under their weight — sending them into a cesspool below.

By Natasha Ishak April 3, 2026

A Rare Roman Phallus That May Have Been Used To Ward Off Evil Spirits Was Just Found In A Dutch Museum

Measuring eight inches long and dating back at least 1,800 years, this Roman phallus is extremely rare in that it's made from bone, as opposed to metal or stone.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 1, 2026

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A Rare Roman Phallus That May Have Been Used To Ward Off Evil Spirits Was Just Found In A Dutch Museum

Measuring eight inches long and dating back at least 1,800 years, this Roman phallus is extremely rare in that it's made from bone, as opposed to metal or stone.

By Kaleena Fraga April 1, 2026

The Remains Of A Medieval Gate With Two Imposing Guard Towers Were Just Found Under The Dutch Houses Of Parliament

Renovations at the Binnenhof in The Hague revealed the ruins of a gate called the Spuipoort that was built some 700 years ago as part of a defensive network surrounding this government complex.

By Cara Johnson Mar 31, 2026

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The Remains Of A Medieval Gate With Two Imposing Guard Towers Were Just Found Under The Dutch Houses Of Parliament

Renovations at the Binnenhof in The Hague revealed the ruins of a gate called the Spuipoort that was built some 700 years ago as part of a defensive network surrounding this government complex.

By Cara Johnson March 31, 2026

Construction At A Dutch Church May Have Just Uncovered The Remains Of D’Artagnan, One Of The Real Three Musketeers

While repairing loose floor tiles at St. Peter and Paul Church in the Dutch town of Maastricht, workers recently came upon a centuries-old skeleton — that may belong to the 17th-century French soldier who served King Louis XIV as captain of the Musketeers of the Guard.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 30, 2026

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Construction At A Dutch Church May Have Just Uncovered The Remains Of D’Artagnan, One Of The Real Three Musketeers

By Kaleena Fraga March 30, 2026

A Metal Detectorist In Switzerland Just Found A Nine-Inch Bronze Axe That Dates Back 3,500 Years

Sacha Schneider was using a metal detector to survey the steep slopes that overlook the village of Burg im Leimental when he discovered this nine-inch bronze relic that dates back to the Bronze Age.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 27, 2026

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A Metal Detectorist In Switzerland Just Found A Nine-Inch Bronze Axe That Dates Back 3,500 Years

Sacha Schneider was using a metal detector to survey the steep slopes that overlook the village of Burg im Leimental when he discovered this nine-inch bronze relic that dates back to the Bronze Age.

By Kaleena Fraga March 27, 2026

Divers Just Recovered The Shockingly Intact Cargo Of A 2,000-Year-Old Roman Ship From The Bottom Of A Swiss Lake

Dating back to sometime between 20 and 50 C.E., the cargo found at the bottom of Lake Neuchâtel includes everything from amphorae to chariot pieces to ceramic plates and bowls.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 26, 2026

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Divers Just Recovered The Shockingly Intact Cargo Of A 2,000-Year-Old Roman Ship From The Bottom Of A Swiss Lake

Dating back to sometime between 20 and 50 C.E., the cargo found at the bottom of Lake Neuchâtel includes everything from amphorae to chariot pieces to ceramic plates and bowls.

By Kaleena Fraga March 26, 2026

Archaeologists In Germany May Have Just Identified The Oldest Handgun Ever Found In Europe

The bronze fragments of this medieval weapon appear to date back to 1390, which would make it almost a decade older than the earliest-known handgun up to now.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 24, 2026

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Archaeologists In Germany May Have Just Identified The Oldest Handgun Ever Found In Europe

The bronze fragments of this medieval weapon appear to date back to 1390, which would make it almost a decade older than the earliest-known handgun up to now.

By Kaleena Fraga March 24, 2026

Sting Operation Busts Bulgarian Gang Trafficking 4,600 Stolen Ancient Artifacts

After more than two years on their trail, authorities from three countries successfully caught a group of eight smugglers bringing thousands of looted artifacts into the United Kingdom.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 24, 2026

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Sting Operation Busts Bulgarian Gang Trafficking 4,600 Stolen Ancient Artifacts

After more than two years on their trail, authorities from three countries successfully caught a group of eight smugglers bringing thousands of looted artifacts into the United Kingdom.

By Marco Margaritoff March 24, 2026