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How The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius Destroyed The Ancient Roman Cities Of Pompeii And Herculaneum

After centuries of being dormant, Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., blanketing Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other Roman settlements in volcanic ash.

By Kaleena Fraga Sep 16, 2024

How The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius Destroyed The Ancient Roman Cities Of Pompeii And Herculaneum

After centuries of being dormant, Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., blanketing Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other Roman settlements in volcanic ash.

By Kaleena Fraga September 16, 2024

Inside The Stories Of 77 Interesting People You May Have Never Heard Of

From "lion whisperer" Jack Bonavita to "America's first supermodel" Audrey Munson, these fascinating figures from history rarely show up in textbooks.

By All That's Interesting Sep 15, 2024

Inside The Stories Of 77 Interesting People You May Have Never Heard Of

From "lion whisperer" Jack Bonavita to "America's first supermodel" Audrey Munson, these fascinating figures from history rarely show up in textbooks.

By All That's Interesting September 15, 2024

Archaeologists Uncover 1,100-Year-Old Viking Treasure At A Farm In Norway

The four silver bracelets were found on a farm in Årdal, and were possibly buried by Vikings fleeing widespread unrest.

By Kaleena Fraga Sep 13, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover 1,100-Year-Old Viking Treasure At A Farm In Norway

The four silver bracelets were found on a farm in Årdal, and were possibly buried by Vikings fleeing widespread unrest.

By Kaleena Fraga September 13, 2024

The Butchered Remains Of A Medieval ‘Vampire’ Child Were Just Found In The Garden Of A Former Bishop’s Palace In Poland

In a grisly burial dating back to the 13th century, the child was decapitated and weighed down with rocks on their torso to prevent them from climbing out of the grave.

By Austin Harvey Sep 13, 2024

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The Butchered Remains Of A Medieval ‘Vampire’ Child Were Just Found In The Garden Of A Former Bishop’s Palace In Poland

In a grisly burial dating back to the 13th century, the child was decapitated and weighed down with rocks on their torso to prevent them from climbing out of the grave.

By Austin Harvey September 13, 2024

The Story Of Rosemarie Fritzl, The Former Wife Of Josef Fritzl — And Whether She Knew About Her Daughter’s Captivity

For 24 years, Rosemarie Fritzl's husband Josef held their daughter Elisabeth prisoner as a sex slave in the basement of the family's home — and Rosemarie later claimed she had no idea.

By Amber Morgan Sep 12, 2024

The Story Of Rosemarie Fritzl, The Former Wife Of Josef Fritzl — And Whether She Knew About Her Daughter’s Captivity

For 24 years, Rosemarie Fritzl's husband Josef held their daughter Elisabeth prisoner as a sex slave in the basement of the family's home — and Rosemarie later claimed she had no idea.

By Amber Morgan September 12, 2024

1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

Archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice noted that the arrow is an "exceptional" find, but also raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the glacier.

By Austin Harvey Sep 12, 2024

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How The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius Destroyed The Ancient Roman Cities Of Pompeii And Herculaneum

How The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius Destroyed The Ancient Roman Cities Of Pompeii And Herculaneum

Inside The Stories Of 77 Interesting People You May Have Never Heard Of

Inside The Stories Of 77 Interesting People You May Have Never Heard Of

Archaeologists Uncover 1,100-Year-Old Viking Treasure At A Farm In Norway

Archaeologists Uncover 1,100-Year-Old Viking Treasure At A Farm In Norway

The Butchered Remains Of A Medieval ‘Vampire’ Child Were Just Found In The Garden Of A Former Bishop’s Palace In Poland

The Butchered Remains Of A Medieval ‘Vampire’ Child Were Just Found In The Garden Of A Former Bishop’s Palace In Poland

The Story Of Rosemarie Fritzl, The Former Wife Of Josef Fritzl — And Whether She Knew About Her Daughter’s Captivity

The Story Of Rosemarie Fritzl, The Former Wife Of Josef Fritzl — And Whether She Knew About Her Daughter’s Captivity

1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

Meet William Wallace, The Scottish Rebel Who Became A Martyr For His Country

Meet William Wallace, The Scottish Rebel Who Became A Martyr For His Country

Who Was The Smartest Person In The World? Inside The Stories Of History’s Greatest Geniuses

Who Was The Smartest Person In The World? Inside The Stories Of History’s Greatest Geniuses

Archaeologists In Germany Just Uncovered A 17th-Century Gallows Surrounded By Mangled Human Remains

Archaeologists In Germany Just Uncovered A 17th-Century Gallows Surrounded By Mangled Human Remains

Go Inside The Most Horrific Medieval Torture Devices, From The Judas Cradle To The Breaking Wheel

Go Inside The Most Horrific Medieval Torture Devices, From The Judas Cradle To The Breaking Wheel