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Letter From Christopher Columbus Documenting His Voyage To The Americas Sells At Auction For $3.9 Million

This is the first legitimate sale of a copy of the 1493 letter in decades, as recent attempts have been stymied by forgeries and thefts.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Oct 25, 2023

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Letter From Christopher Columbus Documenting His Voyage To The Americas Sells At Auction For $3.9 Million

This is the first legitimate sale of a copy of the 1493 letter in decades, as recent attempts have been stymied by forgeries and thefts.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • October 25, 2023

7 Deadly Witch Trials That Didn’t Take Place In Salem

These lesser-known witch hunts across history saw scores of people accused of and executed for being "witches."

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 24, 2023

7 Deadly Witch Trials That Didn’t Take Place In Salem

These lesser-known witch hunts across history saw scores of people accused of and executed for being "witches."

By Kaleena Fraga • October 24, 2023

The American Museum Of Natural History Will Remove Its Human Remains From Display — All 12,000 Of Them

The policy change was announced amid ongoing scrutiny over the ethical questions surrounding how the remains were acquired.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 24, 2023

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The American Museum Of Natural History Will Remove Its Human Remains From Display — All 12,000 Of Them

The policy change was announced amid ongoing scrutiny over the ethical questions surrounding how the remains were acquired.

By Austin Harvey • October 24, 2023

9 Allegedly Haunted Paintings — And The Disturbing True Stories Behind Them

From the chilling "Anguished Man" to the work of John Wayne Gacy, these supposedly haunted paintings and the circumstances surrounding their creation are enough to send shivers down your spine.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 23, 2023

9 Allegedly Haunted Paintings — And The Disturbing True Stories Behind Them

From the chilling "Anguished Man" to the work of John Wayne Gacy, these supposedly haunted paintings and the circumstances surrounding their creation are enough to send shivers down your spine.

By Austin Harvey • October 23, 2023

Massive 5,000-Year-Old Tomb Filled With At Least 14 Skeletons Found In Northern Scotland

While the stone structure is a remarkable "feat of engineering," archaeologists say the articulated skeletons found inside were "the icing on the cake."

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Oct 23, 2023

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Massive 5,000-Year-Old Tomb Filled With At Least 14 Skeletons Found In Northern Scotland

While the stone structure is a remarkable "feat of engineering," archaeologists say the articulated skeletons found inside were "the icing on the cake."

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • October 23, 2023

Rare ‘Christ’ Tattoo Discovered On The Foot Of A 1,300-Year-Old Body In Sudan

Dating to the seventh or eighth century C.E., the tattoo combines the Greek letters chi and rho in an abbreviation for the word "Christ."

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 23, 2023

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Rare ‘Christ’ Tattoo Discovered On The Foot Of A 1,300-Year-Old Body In Sudan

Dating to the seventh or eighth century C.E., the tattoo combines the Greek letters chi and rho in an abbreviation for the word "Christ."

By Kaleena Fraga • October 23, 2023

‘Do You Think She’s Dead?’: Inside The Incredible Survival Story Of Alison Botha

On December 18, 1994, Alison Botha was abducted near her home in South Africa. By the end of the night, she had been raped, stabbed, and disemboweled — but somehow, she managed to live.

By Danielle Tinning • Oct 22, 2023

‘Do You Think She’s Dead?’: Inside The Incredible Survival Story Of Alison Botha

On December 18, 1994, Alison Botha was abducted near her home in South Africa. By the end of the night, she had been raped, stabbed, and disemboweled — but somehow, she managed to live.

By Danielle Tinning • October 22, 2023

The Disturbing Disappearance Of Susan Powell, The Utah Mother Presumed Murdered By Her Husband

When Susan Powell vanished in December 2009, police found her phone in her husband's car along with her blood in their house. Three years later, Josh Powell killed their two sons before taking his own life.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 21, 2023

The Disturbing Disappearance Of Susan Powell, The Utah Mother Presumed Murdered By Her Husband

When Susan Powell vanished in December 2009, police found her phone in her husband's car along with her blood in their house. Three years later, Josh Powell killed their two sons before taking his own life.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 21, 2023

Yolanda Saldívar Was Selena’s ‘Number One Fan’ — Then She Killed Her In Cold Blood

Yolanda Saldívar was the president of Selena's fan club, but after she was fired for embezzlement, she murdered the "Queen of Tejano Music" on March 31, 1995.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 21, 2023

Yolanda Saldívar Was Selena’s ‘Number One Fan’ — Then She Killed Her In Cold Blood

Yolanda Saldívar was the president of Selena's fan club, but after she was fired for embezzlement, she murdered the "Queen of Tejano Music" on March 31, 1995.

By Natasha Ishak • October 21, 2023

This Week In History News, Oct. 15 – 21

Bronze Age jewelry unearthed in Swiss carrot field, Crusader sword found in Finland, medieval "love motto" ring uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 20, 2023

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This Week In History News, Oct. 15 – 21

Bronze Age jewelry unearthed in Swiss carrot field, Crusader sword found in Finland, medieval "love motto" ring uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting • October 20, 2023