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Mass Grave With Over 1,000 Skeletons Discovered In The Center Of Nuremberg, Germany

The skeletons probably belong to 17th-century plague victims, and the grave may be the largest ever discovered in Europe.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 11, 2024

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Mass Grave With Over 1,000 Skeletons Discovered In The Center Of Nuremberg, Germany

The skeletons probably belong to 17th-century plague victims, and the grave may be the largest ever discovered in Europe.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 11, 2024

The Story Of The Tollund Man, The 2,400-Year-Old Corpse That Was So Well-Preserved Scientists Could Take His Fingerprints

One of history's best-preserved "bog bodies," the Tollund Man was discovered with a noose around his neck, leading researchers to conclude he'd been a victim of human sacrifice.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Mar 10, 2024

The Story Of The Tollund Man, The 2,400-Year-Old Corpse That Was So Well-Preserved Scientists Could Take His Fingerprints

One of history's best-preserved "bog bodies," the Tollund Man was discovered with a noose around his neck, leading researchers to conclude he'd been a victim of human sacrifice.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • March 10, 2024

This Week In History News, Mar. 3 – 9

Sweater from 1807 found inside a sealed parcel in the UK, 8,600-year-old bread discovered in Turkey, medieval badge depicting a basilisk unearthed in Poland.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 8, 2024

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This Week In History News, Mar. 3 – 9

Sweater from 1807 found inside a sealed parcel in the UK, 8,600-year-old bread discovered in Turkey, medieval badge depicting a basilisk unearthed in Poland.

By All That's Interesting • March 8, 2024

800-Year-Old Toy Horse Found During Excavations Of A Polish Firehouse

Archaeologists excavating a firehouse in Toruń, Poland uncovered a treasure trove of medieval artifacts, including an 800-year-old clay horse and remnants of a tower.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 4, 2024

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800-Year-Old Toy Horse Found During Excavations Of A Polish Firehouse

Archaeologists excavating a firehouse in Toruń, Poland uncovered a treasure trove of medieval artifacts, including an 800-year-old clay horse and remnants of a tower.

By Amber Morgan • March 4, 2024

This Week In History News, Feb. 25 – Mar. 2

Porridge-covered Stone Age pot unearthed in Germany, colonial armor discovered in Maryland, ancient bronze hand inscribed with mysterious writing found in Spain.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 1, 2024

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This Week In History News, Feb. 25 – Mar. 2

Porridge-covered Stone Age pot unearthed in Germany, colonial armor discovered in Maryland, ancient bronze hand inscribed with mysterious writing found in Spain.

By All That's Interesting • March 1, 2024

Workers Discover Previously Unknown Cézanne Mural At Artist’s Childhood Home

Often referred to as the "father of modern art," French painter Paul Cézanne created several murals in his childhood home — and workers renovating the mansion have discovered a new mural no one knew was there.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 1, 2024

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Workers Discover Previously Unknown Cézanne Mural At Artist’s Childhood Home

Often referred to as the "father of modern art," French painter Paul Cézanne created several murals in his childhood home — and workers renovating the mansion have discovered a new mural no one knew was there.

By Amber Morgan • March 1, 2024

2,100-Year-Old Bronze Hand Found In Spain Is Inscribed With A Mysterious Ancient Language

Researchers say the bronze hand features the earliest written example of Vasconic, a mysterious ancient European language group that may be related to modern Basque.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 29, 2024

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2,100-Year-Old Bronze Hand Found In Spain Is Inscribed With A Mysterious Ancient Language

Researchers say the bronze hand features the earliest written example of Vasconic, a mysterious ancient European language group that may be related to modern Basque.

By Amber Morgan • February 29, 2024

The Legends Of The Morrígan, The Goddess Of Fate, War, And Death In Irish Folklore

Known as the “phantom queen” or the “queen of nightmares,” the Morrígan is said to be a fearsome shapeshifting goddess with the power to predict when warriors will die in combat.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 27, 2024

The Legends Of The Morrígan, The Goddess Of Fate, War, And Death In Irish Folklore

Known as the “phantom queen” or the “queen of nightmares,” the Morrígan is said to be a fearsome shapeshifting goddess with the power to predict when warriors will die in combat.

By Erin Kelly • February 27, 2024

‘Extremely Rare’ 4,000-Year-Old Copper Dagger Found In Polish Forest

The dagger found in Jarosław Forest probably came from outside of Poland as copper objects in the region were considered "extremely rare" 4,000 years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 26, 2024

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‘Extremely Rare’ 4,000-Year-Old Copper Dagger Found In Polish Forest

The dagger found in Jarosław Forest probably came from outside of Poland as copper objects in the region were considered "extremely rare" 4,000 years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 26, 2024

The Pear Of Anguish And Its Alleged Use As A Torture Device In Early Modern Europe

A rumored torture device developed in 17th-century Europe, the pear of anguish combined sexual violation and horrifying physical pain, making it one of history's most brutal instruments of agony.

By Wyatt Redd • Feb 26, 2024

The Pear Of Anguish And Its Alleged Use As A Torture Device In Early Modern Europe

A rumored torture device developed in 17th-century Europe, the pear of anguish combined sexual violation and horrifying physical pain, making it one of history's most brutal instruments of agony.

By Wyatt Redd • February 26, 2024