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This Week In History News, Oct. 22 – 28

Ancient rock carvings revealed in Brazil, Christ tattoo found on 1,300-year-old body unearthed in Sudan, massive Neolithic tomb discovered in Scotland.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 27, 2023

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This Week In History News, Oct. 22 – 28

Ancient rock carvings revealed in Brazil, Christ tattoo found on 1,300-year-old body unearthed in Sudan, massive Neolithic tomb discovered in Scotland.

By All That's Interesting • October 27, 2023

Researchers Working To Unlock The Mystery Of A ‘Fiji Mermaid’ Found In Japan More Than 100 Years Ago

The creature appears to be a hodgepodge of at least three species, and was likely displayed in 19th-century sideshows.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 27, 2023

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Researchers Working To Unlock The Mystery Of A ‘Fiji Mermaid’ Found In Japan More Than 100 Years Ago

The creature appears to be a hodgepodge of at least three species, and was likely displayed in 19th-century sideshows.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 27, 2023

James Bulger, The Toddler Who Was Tortured And Murdered By Two Boys

Discover the horrifying story of what happened to James Bulger, the Merseyside toddler murdered by two boys in 1993 — and what happened to his killers.

By Daniel Rennie • Oct 27, 2023

James Bulger, The Toddler Who Was Tortured And Murdered By Two Boys

Discover the horrifying story of what happened to James Bulger, the Merseyside toddler murdered by two boys in 1993 — and what happened to his killers.

By Daniel Rennie • October 27, 2023

Are Vampires Real? Inside 9 Chilling Accounts Of Alleged Bloodsucking Monsters From History

Long before author Bram Stoker introduced readers to Dracula in 1897, terrifying reports of real vampires struck fear in the hearts of people around the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 26, 2023

Are Vampires Real? Inside 9 Chilling Accounts Of Alleged Bloodsucking Monsters From History

Long before author Bram Stoker introduced readers to Dracula in 1897, terrifying reports of real vampires struck fear in the hearts of people around the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 26, 2023

The Holy Grail: The True Story Behind This Elusive Christian Relic

Go inside the mysterious history of the Holy Grail, from its ancient Celtic roots to its place in medieval Christian legend to its alleged location.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 25, 2023

The Holy Grail: The True Story Behind This Elusive Christian Relic

Go inside the mysterious history of the Holy Grail, from its ancient Celtic roots to its place in medieval Christian legend to its alleged location.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 25, 2023

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