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The Stories Behind 9 Of History’s Deadliest Family Feuds

From Scotland's Glencoe Massacre to the Lee-Peacock rivalry of the Old West, these historical family feuds led to violent bloodshed.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 1, 2023

The Stories Behind 9 Of History’s Deadliest Family Feuds

From Scotland's Glencoe Massacre to the Lee-Peacock rivalry of the Old West, these historical family feuds led to violent bloodshed.

By Austin Harvey • December 1, 2023

This Week In History News, Nov. 26 – Dec. 2

Massive coin trove found at ancient shrine in Pakistan, thousands of animal bones discovered in Iron Age sacrifice pit in Spain, 1,400-year-old pagan temple uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 1, 2023

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This Week In History News, Nov. 26 – Dec. 2

Massive coin trove found at ancient shrine in Pakistan, thousands of animal bones discovered in Iron Age sacrifice pit in Spain, 1,400-year-old pagan temple uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting • December 1, 2023

An Ancient Roman Mosaic Was Just Found Covering The Floors Of A Massive Villa In Turkey

The work is the largest floor mosaic ever uncovered in Turkey's Central Anatolia Region.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 1, 2023

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An Ancient Roman Mosaic Was Just Found Covering The Floors Of A Massive Villa In Turkey

The work is the largest floor mosaic ever uncovered in Turkey's Central Anatolia Region.

By Austin Harvey • December 1, 2023

The Story Of Santa Muerte, The ‘Death Saint’ Worshipped By Drug Lords, Sex Workers, And The Marginalized

Originating in Mexican folk Catholicism, Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte is a female deity and spiritual icon said to be a personification of death.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 1, 2023

The Story Of Santa Muerte, The ‘Death Saint’ Worshipped By Drug Lords, Sex Workers, And The Marginalized

Originating in Mexican folk Catholicism, Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte is a female deity and spiritual icon said to be a personification of death.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 1, 2023

The Tumultuous True Story Of John Holmes, The ‘King Of Porn’

During the 1970s and '80s, John Holmes took Hollywood by storm as one of the most popular adult film performers of the era — until it all came crashing down.

By Katie Serena • Nov 30, 2023

The Tumultuous True Story Of John Holmes, The ‘King Of Porn’

During the 1970s and '80s, John Holmes took Hollywood by storm as one of the most popular adult film performers of the era — until it all came crashing down.

By Katie Serena • November 30, 2023

9 Predictions From The Great Seer Nostradamus That Have Seemingly Come True

From the rise of Adolf Hitler to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, some of Nostradamus' predictions seem shockingly accurate.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 29, 2023

9 Predictions From The Great Seer Nostradamus That Have Seemingly Come True

From the rise of Adolf Hitler to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, some of Nostradamus' predictions seem shockingly accurate.

By Austin Harvey • November 29, 2023

The Heartwarming Stories Of 11 Of History’s Most Loyal Canine Companions

From the English Pointer who won a medal for her heroism during World War II to the Newfoundland who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition, these brave dogs made a furry mark on history.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 28, 2023

The Heartwarming Stories Of 11 Of History’s Most Loyal Canine Companions

From the English Pointer who won a medal for her heroism during World War II to the Newfoundland who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition, these brave dogs made a furry mark on history.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 28, 2023

Archaeologists In Peru Unearth 1,000-Year-Old Child Mummies — And They Still Have Hair On Their Heads

The four child mummies were buried alongside one adult and several red ceramics.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 28, 2023

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Archaeologists In Peru Unearth 1,000-Year-Old Child Mummies — And They Still Have Hair On Their Heads

The four child mummies were buried alongside one adult and several red ceramics.

By Austin Harvey • November 28, 2023

Archaeologists Just Discovered The Possible Remains Of A 1,400-Year-Old Pagan Temple In England

The structure was unearthed at the site of a larger Anglo-Saxon settlement that archaeologists believe was a "center of royalty" around the 7th century C.E.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 28, 2023

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Archaeologists Just Discovered The Possible Remains Of A 1,400-Year-Old Pagan Temple In England

The structure was unearthed at the site of a larger Anglo-Saxon settlement that archaeologists believe was a "center of royalty" around the 7th century C.E.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 28, 2023

Shunga: The History Of Japanese Erotic Art In 33 Vivid Images

During Japan's Edo period, shunga became popular with everyone from rural peasants to the wealthy ruling class — even after it was outlawed in 1722.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2023

Shunga: The History Of Japanese Erotic Art In 33 Vivid Images

During Japan's Edo period, shunga became popular with everyone from rural peasants to the wealthy ruling class — even after it was outlawed in 1722.

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Christine Chubbuck, The News Reporter Who Shot Herself Live On Air

Just before fatally shooting herself in the head during a live news broadcast on July 15, 1974, Christine Chubbuck told viewers, "TV 40 presents what is believed to be a television first: in living color, an exclusive coverage of an attempted suicide."

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Christine Chubbuck, The News Reporter Who Shot Herself Live On Air

Just before fatally shooting herself in the head during a live news broadcast on July 15, 1974, Christine Chubbuck told viewers, "TV 40 presents what is believed to be a television first: in living color, an exclusive coverage of an attempted suicide."

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2023

Baron Samedi, The Charming Yet Terrifying ‘Master Of The Dead’ From Haitian Voodoo Lore

Despite being the spirit that decides who lives and dies, Baron Samedi is depicted as an irreverent jokester who performs sexualized dances and is rarely seen without a cigar or a glass of spicy rum.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 26, 2023

Baron Samedi, The Charming Yet Terrifying ‘Master Of The Dead’ From Haitian Voodoo Lore

Despite being the spirit that decides who lives and dies, Baron Samedi is depicted as an irreverent jokester who performs sexualized dances and is rarely seen without a cigar or a glass of spicy rum.

By Erin Kelly • November 26, 2023