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Archaeologists Excavating The Ruins Of Saxon Palace In Poland Just Uncovered A Secret Tunnel That Had Been Hidden For Nearly 80 Years

The tunnel was discovered amid an extensive excavation of the former site of Warsaw's Saxon Palace, which was destroyed by the Nazis in 1944.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 11, 2023

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Archaeologists Excavating The Ruins Of Saxon Palace In Poland Just Uncovered A Secret Tunnel That Had Been Hidden For Nearly 80 Years

The tunnel was discovered amid an extensive excavation of the former site of Warsaw's Saxon Palace, which was destroyed by the Nazis in 1944.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 11, 2023

Inside Steve Buscemi’s Firefighting Career And How He Returned To Help At Ground Zero After 9/11

Before he became a famous actor, Steve Buscemi was a firefighter in Manhattan, and he donned his old gear on September 12, 2001 to help emergency responders dig through the rubble of the Twin Towers.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 10, 2023

Inside Steve Buscemi’s Firefighting Career And How He Returned To Help At Ground Zero After 9/11

Before he became a famous actor, Steve Buscemi was a firefighter in Manhattan, and he donned his old gear on September 12, 2001 to help emergency responders dig through the rubble of the Twin Towers.

By Austin Harvey • September 10, 2023

55 Weird Pictures From The Internet’s Catalog Of Humanity’s Past

Discover the strangest photos ever taken in this collection of bizarre animals, unusual inventions, and extraordinary events that are completely one of a kind.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 9, 2023

55 Weird Pictures From The Internet’s Catalog Of Humanity’s Past

Discover the strangest photos ever taken in this collection of bizarre animals, unusual inventions, and extraordinary events that are completely one of a kind.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 9, 2023

25 Photos Of Windows On The World, From Its ‘Spectacular’ Beginnings To Its Tragic Destruction On 9/11

Windows on the World opened in April 1976 to critical acclaim — and by 2000 it was the top-grossing restaurant in the U.S.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 9, 2023

25 Photos Of Windows On The World, From Its ‘Spectacular’ Beginnings To Its Tragic Destruction On 9/11

Windows on the World opened in April 1976 to critical acclaim — and by 2000 it was the top-grossing restaurant in the U.S.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 9, 2023

44 Photos Of The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, From Its Brilliant New Inventions To Its Stark Racism

Held for the centennial celebration of the Louisiana Purchase, the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair drew 20 million visitors and is remembered for introducing the American public to the ice cream cone — and for its "human zoos."

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 8, 2023

44 Photos Of The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, From Its Brilliant New Inventions To Its Stark Racism

Held for the centennial celebration of the Louisiana Purchase, the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair drew 20 million visitors and is remembered for introducing the American public to the ice cream cone — and for its "human zoos."

By Kaleena Fraga • September 8, 2023

This Week In History News, Sept. 3 – 9

Shipwreck discovered intact in Lake Michigan, Roman swords uncovered in an Israeli cave, girl found buried with 180 animal bones in Kazakhstan.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 8, 2023

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This Week In History News, Sept. 3 – 9

Shipwreck discovered intact in Lake Michigan, Roman swords uncovered in an Israeli cave, girl found buried with 180 animal bones in Kazakhstan.

By All That's Interesting • September 8, 2023

A New Hampshire Woman Bought A Painting At A Thrift Store For $4 — And It Could Be Worth $250,000

The painting by American artist N.C. Wyeth was one of four illustrations he created for the 1939 edition of the novel Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 8, 2023

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A New Hampshire Woman Bought A Painting At A Thrift Store For $4 — And It Could Be Worth $250,000

The painting by American artist N.C. Wyeth was one of four illustrations he created for the 1939 edition of the novel Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 8, 2023

Norwegian Man Makes ‘Gold Find Of The Century’ With Metal Detector He Was Using To Get More Exercise

The various gold objects date back to around 400 to 550 C.E. and likely belonged to someone in the social elite.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 8, 2023

Norwegian Man Makes ‘Gold Find Of The Century’ With Metal Detector He Was Using To Get More Exercise

The various gold objects date back to around 400 to 550 C.E. and likely belonged to someone in the social elite.

By Austin Harvey • September 8, 2023

Arne Johnson Killed His Landlord — Then Said The Devil Made Him Do It

On February 16, 1981, 19-year-old Arne Cheyenne Johnson stabbed his landlord Alan Bono to death with a pocketknife — then said the Devil made him do it.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 8, 2023

Arne Johnson Killed His Landlord — Then Said The Devil Made Him Do It

On February 16, 1981, 19-year-old Arne Cheyenne Johnson stabbed his landlord Alan Bono to death with a pocketknife — then said the Devil made him do it.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 8, 2023

Four Roman Swords Thought Stolen By Judean Rebels 1,900 Years Ago Were Found Hidden In A Cave Near The Dead Sea

Hidden within a fissure in a cliffside cave, swords were preserved by the arid climate of the Judean Desert in almost perfect condition for centuries.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 7, 2023

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Four Roman Swords Thought Stolen By Judean Rebels 1,900 Years Ago Were Found Hidden In A Cave Near The Dead Sea

Hidden within a fissure in a cliffside cave, swords were preserved by the arid climate of the Judean Desert in almost perfect condition for centuries.

By Austin Harvey • September 7, 2023

Archaeologists In Kazakhstan Unearth Bronze Age Burial Of Girl Laid To Rest With More Than 180 Animal Bones

The animal bones could have been related to cult practices, or they may have been buried with the girl to signify good luck.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 6, 2023

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Archaeologists In Kazakhstan Unearth Bronze Age Burial Of Girl Laid To Rest With More Than 180 Animal Bones

The animal bones could have been related to cult practices, or they may have been buried with the girl to signify good luck.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 6, 2023

The Japanese Cult Aum Shinrikyo Believed They Alone Would Survive The Apocalypse — So They Decided To Start It On Their Own

Aum Shinrikyo was founded in 1980s Japan as a yoga and meditation group, but before long, leader Shoko Asahara pushed the group toward chemical weapons manufacturing and terrorist attacks.

By William DeLong • Sep 6, 2023

The Japanese Cult Aum Shinrikyo Believed They Alone Would Survive The Apocalypse — So They Decided To Start It On Their Own

Aum Shinrikyo was founded in 1980s Japan as a yoga and meditation group, but before long, leader Shoko Asahara pushed the group toward chemical weapons manufacturing and terrorist attacks.

By William DeLong • September 6, 2023