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The Story Of Paul Fronczak, The Kidnapped Newborn Who Was Returned To The Wrong Parents

The mistake wasn't uncovered until nearly 50 years later when the now-adult Paul Fronczak decided to take a DNA test and discovered he wasn't related to his mom or dad.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 12, 2023

The Story Of Paul Fronczak, The Kidnapped Newborn Who Was Returned To The Wrong Parents

The mistake wasn't uncovered until nearly 50 years later when the now-adult Paul Fronczak decided to take a DNA test and discovered he wasn't related to his mom or dad.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 12, 2023

‘Vampire Grave’ With Over 400 Skeletons Discovered Near 18th-Century Church In Poland

Many of the skeletons appear to have been dug up and decapitated — in order to keep these suspected vampires from rising out of the grave.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 12, 2023

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‘Vampire Grave’ With Over 400 Skeletons Discovered Near 18th-Century Church In Poland

Many of the skeletons appear to have been dug up and decapitated — in order to keep these suspected vampires from rising out of the grave.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 12, 2023

What Really Happened The Night Darlie Routier’s Two Sons Were Murdered?

On June 6, 1996, Damon and Devon Routier were murdered in the suburban Texas town of Rowlett. Their mom, Darlie Routier, was found guilty and sentenced to death a year later, but has maintained her innocence ever since.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jun 11, 2023

What Really Happened The Night Darlie Routier’s Two Sons Were Murdered?

On June 6, 1996, Damon and Devon Routier were murdered in the suburban Texas town of Rowlett. Their mom, Darlie Routier, was found guilty and sentenced to death a year later, but has maintained her innocence ever since.

By Aimee Lamoureux • June 11, 2023

Decimation, The Roman Military Punishment That Massacred Ten Percent Of A Unit

In ancient times, decimation was used by Roman military leaders to brutally punish their own soldiers for cowardice and insubordination.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 10, 2023

Decimation, The Roman Military Punishment That Massacred Ten Percent Of A Unit

In ancient times, decimation was used by Roman military leaders to brutally punish their own soldiers for cowardice and insubordination.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 10, 2023

Kryptos, The CIA Sculpture With A Coded Message That No One Has Been Able To Solve

More than three decades after the installation of Kryptos, three of its four coded messages have been cracked — but one remains a mystery.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 9, 2023

Kryptos, The CIA Sculpture With A Coded Message That No One Has Been Able To Solve

More than three decades after the installation of Kryptos, three of its four coded messages have been cracked — but one remains a mystery.

By Austin Harvey • June 9, 2023

This Week In History News, Jun. 4 – 10

Ancient bone flutes uncovered in Israel, 2,300-year-old elephant statue unearthed in India, "Atlantis of the North Sea" found near Germany.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 9, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jun. 4 – 10

Ancient bone flutes uncovered in Israel, 2,300-year-old elephant statue unearthed in India, "Atlantis of the North Sea" found near Germany.

By All That's Interesting • June 9, 2023

New Facial Reconstruction Of King Tut Offers Revealing Look At The Egyptian Boy King

The new facial reconstruction of King Tut, which used new technology and drew on old research, suggests that the young Egyptian pharaoh had the face of a "delicate" student.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 9, 2023

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New Facial Reconstruction Of King Tut Offers Revealing Look At The Egyptian Boy King

The new facial reconstruction of King Tut, which used new technology and drew on old research, suggests that the young Egyptian pharaoh had the face of a "delicate" student.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 9, 2023

The Baffling True Story Hae Min Lee’s Murder Only Hinted At In ‘Serial’

Hae Min Lee was last seen alive on January 13, 1999 — four weeks before the 18-year-old's body was found in Baltimore's Leakin Park. Her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed was later sentenced to life in prison for her murder, though his guilt remains in question to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 9, 2023

The Baffling True Story Hae Min Lee’s Murder Only Hinted At In ‘Serial’

Hae Min Lee was last seen alive on January 13, 1999 — four weeks before the 18-year-old's body was found in Baltimore's Leakin Park. Her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed was later sentenced to life in prison for her murder, though his guilt remains in question to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 9, 2023

The Story Behind The Lovers Of Valdaro, The Stone Age Couple Locked In An Eternal Embrace

Discovered in a Neolithic tomb in Italy, the Lovers of Valdaro are a pair of skeletons that have been holding each other for 6,000 years.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 8, 2023

The Story Behind The Lovers Of Valdaro, The Stone Age Couple Locked In An Eternal Embrace

Discovered in a Neolithic tomb in Italy, the Lovers of Valdaro are a pair of skeletons that have been holding each other for 6,000 years.

By Austin Harvey • June 8, 2023

The Life And Death Of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, The Last Descendant Of Abraham Lincoln

Though Abraham Lincoln had four sons, his last undisputed direct descendant, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, died in 1985, apparently ending the family line.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 7, 2023

The Life And Death Of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, The Last Descendant Of Abraham Lincoln

Though Abraham Lincoln had four sons, his last undisputed direct descendant, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, died in 1985, apparently ending the family line.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 7, 2023