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New Research Finds That Vikings Brought Their Favorite Animals To Britain Over 1,000 Years Ago

By analyzing bones found in England, researchers confirmed that Vikings transported animals like horses and dogs from Scandinavia to Britain.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 2, 2023

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New Research Finds That Vikings Brought Their Favorite Animals To Britain Over 1,000 Years Ago

By analyzing bones found in England, researchers confirmed that Vikings transported animals like horses and dogs from Scandinavia to Britain.

By Amber Morgan • February 2, 2023

A Shield-Shaped Mirror And A Seven-Foot Sword Were Just Unearthed From A 4th-Century Japanese Burial Mound

The items were discovered at the Tomio Maruyama burial mound in Nara Prefecture and are believed to have served the ceremonial purpose of protecting the dead from evil spirits.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 31, 2023

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A Shield-Shaped Mirror And A Seven-Foot Sword Were Just Unearthed From A 4th-Century Japanese Burial Mound

The items were discovered at the Tomio Maruyama burial mound in Nara Prefecture and are believed to have served the ceremonial purpose of protecting the dead from evil spirits.

By Austin Harvey • January 31, 2023

Mysterious Canaanite Language Decrypted Through Ancient Clay Tablets

Found in Iraq, the tablets uncover the secrets of a "lost" Canaanite language that bears strong similarities to ancient Hebrew.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 31, 2023

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Mysterious Canaanite Language Decrypted Through Ancient Clay Tablets

Found in Iraq, the tablets uncover the secrets of a "lost" Canaanite language that bears strong similarities to ancient Hebrew.

By Amber Morgan • January 31, 2023

This Ancient Statue Of A Hercules-Like Figure Was Just Discovered In A Roman Sewer

Experts believe that the statue may depict Hercules or perhaps a Roman emperor dressed as the ancient hero.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 30, 2023

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This Ancient Statue Of A Hercules-Like Figure Was Just Discovered In A Roman Sewer

Experts believe that the statue may depict Hercules or perhaps a Roman emperor dressed as the ancient hero.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 30, 2023

Who Is Henry Tandey, ‘The Man Who Didn’t Shoot Hitler’?

Adolf Hitler claimed that British war hero Henry Tandey nearly killed him during World War I, then changed his mind at the last moment. But did Hitler make this story up?

By Daniel Rennie • Jan 30, 2023

Who Is Henry Tandey, ‘The Man Who Didn’t Shoot Hitler’?

Adolf Hitler claimed that British war hero Henry Tandey nearly killed him during World War I, then changed his mind at the last moment. But did Hitler make this story up?

By Daniel Rennie • January 30, 2023

Angela Hitler Was The Führer’s Half-Sister — And The Mother Of His Teenage Love Interest

Angela Hitler was the Führer's favorite sister who remained loyal to him even after he began a romantic relationship with Angela's daughter, Geli Raubal.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Jan 29, 2023

Angela Hitler Was The Führer’s Half-Sister — And The Mother Of His Teenage Love Interest

Angela Hitler was the Führer's favorite sister who remained loyal to him even after he began a romantic relationship with Angela's daughter, Geli Raubal.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • January 29, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 22 – 28

Ancient Hun warrior's tomb uncovered in Romania, lost van Dyck found in a New York barn, prehistoric whale skull discovered in Maryland.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 27, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jan. 22 – 28

Ancient Hun warrior's tomb uncovered in Romania, lost van Dyck found in a New York barn, prehistoric whale skull discovered in Maryland.

By All That's Interesting • January 27, 2023

Inside The Fascinating World Of Valley Of The Dawn, The UFO-Based Religion Founded By A Brazilian Truck Driver

Founded in the 1960s by Brazilian mystic Neiva Chaves Zelaya, Valley of the Dawn, a.k.a. Vale do Amanhecer, claims that its followers are reincarnated aliens.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 26, 2023

Inside The Fascinating World Of Valley Of The Dawn, The UFO-Based Religion Founded By A Brazilian Truck Driver

Founded in the 1960s by Brazilian mystic Neiva Chaves Zelaya, Valley of the Dawn, a.k.a. Vale do Amanhecer, claims that its followers are reincarnated aliens.

By Erin Kelly • January 26, 2023

Who Was Adolf Hitler’s Mother? The Little-Known Story Of Klara Hitler

The devoted mother of Adolf Hitler, Klara Hitler died of cancer in December 1907 while in the care of a Jewish doctor, leading some to speculate that this tragedy set the future dictator on his deadly path.

By Gina Dimuro • Jan 26, 2023

Who Was Adolf Hitler’s Mother? The Little-Known Story Of Klara Hitler

The devoted mother of Adolf Hitler, Klara Hitler died of cancer in December 1907 while in the care of a Jewish doctor, leading some to speculate that this tragedy set the future dictator on his deadly path.

By Gina Dimuro • January 26, 2023

The Death Of Nancy Spungen, Sid Vicious’ Doomed Girlfriend

One of the most infamous punk-rock groupies, 20-year-old Nancy Spungen was found fatally stabbed at the Chelsea Hotel in 1978. Was her boyfriend Sid Vicious to blame?

By Katie Serena • Jan 25, 2023

The Death Of Nancy Spungen, Sid Vicious’ Doomed Girlfriend

One of the most infamous punk-rock groupies, 20-year-old Nancy Spungen was found fatally stabbed at the Chelsea Hotel in 1978. Was her boyfriend Sid Vicious to blame?

By Katie Serena • January 25, 2023