Interesting History Articles And Stories That Bring The Past To Life

Rare Bronze Bust Of Roman Emperor Caligula Rediscovered After It Went Missing 200 Years Ago

The bronze bust of Caligula was cast 2,000 years ago and gifted to the British writer Horace Walpole in 1767, but it seemingly vanished after it was purchased by a collector in the mid-19th century.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 27, 2024

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Rare Bronze Bust Of Roman Emperor Caligula Rediscovered After It Went Missing 200 Years Ago

The bronze bust of Caligula was cast 2,000 years ago and gifted to the British writer Horace Walpole in 1767, but it seemingly vanished after it was purchased by a collector in the mid-19th century.

By Kaleena Fraga June 27, 2024

A U.S. Prisoner Of War’s Remains Have Finally Been Identified From The 1942 Bataan Death March

Just months after the Bataan Death March, Joseph C. Murphy died in a horrific prisoner of war camp — and was buried among countless other deceased soldiers.

By Amber Morgan Jun 27, 2024

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A U.S. Prisoner Of War’s Remains Have Finally Been Identified From The 1942 Bataan Death March

Just months after the Bataan Death March, Joseph C. Murphy died in a horrific prisoner of war camp — and was buried among countless other deceased soldiers.

By Amber Morgan June 27, 2024

Archaeologists Uncovered An Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus With A Painting That Looks Eerily Like Marge Simpson

In October 2023, Egyptian archaeologists unveiled a trove of artifacts from a New Kingdom cemetery, including a sarcophagus lid with an image of the goddess Nut — which had an uncanny resemblance to Marge Simpson.

By Austin Harvey Jun 27, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncovered An Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus With A Painting That Looks Eerily Like Marge Simpson

By Austin Harvey June 27, 2024

Remains Of 13 Executed People Uncovered At A 16th-Century Gallows In Slovakia

At the site of a former gallows in the town of Holíč, archaeologists are conducting the first systematic examination of such a site — and learning much about the region's history of execution.

By Austin Harvey Jun 26, 2024

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Remains Of 13 Executed People Uncovered At A 16th-Century Gallows In Slovakia

At the site of a former gallows in the town of Holíč, archaeologists are conducting the first systematic examination of such a site — and learning much about the region's history of execution.

By Austin Harvey June 26, 2024

2,000-Year-Old Tattoo Gun Identified In Utah Is The Oldest Tool In Western North America

"Tattooing by prehistoric people in the Southwest is not talked about much because there has not ever been any direct evidence to substantiate it" — until now.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 26, 2024

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2,000-Year-Old Tattoo Gun Identified In Utah Is The Oldest Tool In Western North America

"Tattooing by prehistoric people in the Southwest is not talked about much because there has not ever been any direct evidence to substantiate it" — until now.

By Marco Margaritoff June 26, 2024

Remains Of Warrior Buried 2,600 Years Ago Identified As A 12-Year-Old Girl

The young fighter was originally misidentified as male after she was first excavated in 1988. Now, modern scientific techniques have revealed her true identity as an Amazon warrior.

By Natasha Ishak Jun 26, 2024

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Remains Of Warrior Buried 2,600 Years Ago Identified As A 12-Year-Old Girl

The young fighter was originally misidentified as male after she was first excavated in 1988. Now, modern scientific techniques have revealed her true identity as an Amazon warrior.

By Natasha Ishak June 26, 2024

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The True Story Of Nadine Caridi, The Second Wife Of ‘Wolf Of Wall Street’ Jordan Belfort

Nadine Caridi was a 22-year-old model when she met stockbroker Jordan Belfort at a party in the Hamptons, and they were engaged six months later — but their 14-year marriage was marked by accusations of infidelity and drug addiction.

By Austin Harvey Jun 25, 2024

The True Story Of Nadine Caridi, The Second Wife Of ‘Wolf Of Wall Street’ Jordan Belfort

By Austin Harvey June 25, 2024

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Bonnie And Clyde’s ‘Death Car’: The Ford That Was Left With 120 Bullet Holes After Police Ambushed The Couple

After Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow died in a hail of bullets in May 1934, the V8 Ford they were driving became an instant tourist attraction — and it still draws crowds to this day.

By Amber Morgan Jun 25, 2024

Bonnie And Clyde’s ‘Death Car’: The Ford That Was Left With 120 Bullet Holes After Police Ambushed The Couple

After Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow died in a hail of bullets in May 1934, the V8 Ford they were driving became an instant tourist attraction — and it still draws crowds to this day.

By Amber Morgan June 25, 2024