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Inside The Tumultuous Life And Tragic Death Of Motown Singer Tammi Terrell

After collapsing on stage while performing with her duet partner Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor — which would lead to her untimely demise on March 16, 1970 at age 24.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 20, 2025

Inside The Tumultuous Life And Tragic Death Of Motown Singer Tammi Terrell

After collapsing on stage while performing with her duet partner Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor — which would lead to her untimely demise on March 16, 1970 at age 24.

By Amber Morgan • February 20, 2025

‘The Essence Of The American Revolution’: Wartime Letter Written By George Washington Goes On Sale For $150,000

In 1777, British troops raided the Continental Army's storehouses in Connecticut and burned vast caches of food — but when one general expressed his concern in a letter to George Washington, the future president responded with steadfast resolve and optimism.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 20, 2025

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‘The Essence Of The American Revolution’: Wartime Letter Written By George Washington Goes On Sale For $150,000

In 1777, British troops raided the Continental Army's storehouses in Connecticut and burned vast caches of food — but when one general expressed his concern in a letter to George Washington, the future president responded with steadfast resolve and optimism.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 20, 2025

Mystery Of 10,600-Year-Old ‘Spirit Cave Man’ — Earth’s Oldest Natural Mummy — Finally Solved

Members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone tribe have claimed cultural affiliation with the mummy and wished to give him a proper burial.

By Caroline Redmond • Feb 20, 2025

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Mystery Of 10,600-Year-Old ‘Spirit Cave Man’ — Earth’s Oldest Natural Mummy — Finally Solved

Members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone tribe have claimed cultural affiliation with the mummy and wished to give him a proper burial.

By Caroline Redmond • February 20, 2025

Inside The Grisly History Of Tezcatlipoca, The Powerful Aztec God Of The Night Sky

Tezcatlipoca, the Aztec creator god who was often depicted as a jaguar, was credited with helping to form the world — but he also inspired gruesome human sacrifices.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 19, 2025

Inside The Grisly History Of Tezcatlipoca, The Powerful Aztec God Of The Night Sky

Tezcatlipoca, the Aztec creator god who was often depicted as a jaguar, was credited with helping to form the world — but he also inspired gruesome human sacrifices.

By Austin Harvey • February 19, 2025

The Long-Lost Original Tomb Of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II Has Been Discovered Near Luxor

A tomb unearthed in Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud in 2022 has been determined to be the original resting place of Pharaoh Thutmose II, whose reign ended with his death in 1479 B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 19, 2025

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The Long-Lost Original Tomb Of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II Has Been Discovered Near Luxor

A tomb unearthed in Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud in 2022 has been determined to be the original resting place of Pharaoh Thutmose II, whose reign ended with his death in 1479 B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey • February 19, 2025

Thousands Of World War II-Era Weapons Found Buried Underneath An Elementary School In Tokyo

Authorities say that it's uncommon for such a large cache of weapons to be buried all at once.

By Bernadette Deron • Feb 19, 2025

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Thousands Of World War II-Era Weapons Found Buried Underneath An Elementary School In Tokyo

Authorities say that it's uncommon for such a large cache of weapons to be buried all at once.

By Bernadette Deron • February 19, 2025

Is The Shroud Of Turin Real? Here’s What The Evidence Says

Ever since it was put on public display in Lirey, France in 1355, the Shroud of Turin has inspired passionate debates about its authenticity from religious leaders and scientists alike.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 18, 2025

Is The Shroud Of Turin Real? Here’s What The Evidence Says

Ever since it was put on public display in Lirey, France in 1355, the Shroud of Turin has inspired passionate debates about its authenticity from religious leaders and scientists alike.

By Austin Harvey • February 18, 2025

Archaeologists Discover The Earliest Evidence Of Systematic Stone Tool Production In The Arabian Desert

The 80,000-year-old stone blades also reveal one path Homo sapiens took when migrating from Africa to Asia.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 18, 2025

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Archaeologists Discover The Earliest Evidence Of Systematic Stone Tool Production In The Arabian Desert

The 80,000-year-old stone blades also reveal one path Homo sapiens took when migrating from Africa to Asia.

By Amber Morgan • February 18, 2025

Archaeologists Exploring An Ancient Villa In Libya Just Found A Haunting Face Molded Onto One Of Its Walls

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Ptolemais on Libya's Mediterranean coast recently explored a Roman-era villa adorned with a haunting mold of a human face that looks like it's trying to break through.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 18, 2025

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Archaeologists Exploring An Ancient Villa In Libya Just Found A Haunting Face Molded Onto One Of Its Walls

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Ptolemais on Libya's Mediterranean coast recently explored a Roman-era villa adorned with a haunting mold of a human face that looks like it's trying to break through.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 18, 2025

Inside The Mysterious Life And Grisly Death Of Andrew Borden, The Father Of Lizzie Borden

A successful businessman in Fall River, Massachusetts, Andrew Borden was killed in an ax murder that claimed both him and his wife Abby on August 4, 1892.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 17, 2025

Inside The Mysterious Life And Grisly Death Of Andrew Borden, The Father Of Lizzie Borden

A successful businessman in Fall River, Massachusetts, Andrew Borden was killed in an ax murder that claimed both him and his wife Abby on August 4, 1892.

By Erin Kelly • February 17, 2025