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This Week In History News, Dec. 4 – 10

Ancient Greek projectile unearthed in Israel, 19th-century shipwreck appears on a Florida beach, Roman coin found to depict a lost emperor.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 9, 2022

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This Week In History News, Dec. 4 – 10

Ancient Greek projectile unearthed in Israel, 19th-century shipwreck appears on a Florida beach, Roman coin found to depict a lost emperor.

By All That's Interesting • December 9, 2022

Belgian Auction House Cancels Sale Of Human Skulls From The Congo Following Public Outcry

The three human skulls from the Congo had once belonged to Belgian King Leopold II and bear inscriptions and jewels.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 9, 2022

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Belgian Auction House Cancels Sale Of Human Skulls From The Congo Following Public Outcry

The three human skulls from the Congo had once belonged to Belgian King Leopold II and bear inscriptions and jewels.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 9, 2022

29 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Holy Places Around The Globe, From Tantric Temples To Cliffside Monasteries

From Greece to Bali, these breathtaking sites around the world have attracted spiritual seekers for centuries — and they're still bringing in countless visitors today.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 9, 2022

29 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Holy Places Around The Globe, From Tantric Temples To Cliffside Monasteries

From Greece to Bali, these breathtaking sites around the world have attracted spiritual seekers for centuries — and they're still bringing in countless visitors today.

By Erin Kelly • December 9, 2022

37 Facts About The Middle Ages That’ll Make You Glad You Live In The 21st Century

From cat burning to divorce by combat, these facts show exactly why the medieval period is known as the "Dark Ages."

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 8, 2022

37 Facts About The Middle Ages That’ll Make You Glad You Live In The 21st Century

From cat burning to divorce by combat, these facts show exactly why the medieval period is known as the "Dark Ages."

By Kaleena Fraga • December 8, 2022

29 Photos Of Erotic Art Throughout History, From Egyptian Papyruses To The Ruins Of Pompeii

Humans have been creating depictions of sex for millennia — and these examples of erotic paintings and sculptures prove it.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 8, 2022

29 Photos Of Erotic Art Throughout History, From Egyptian Papyruses To The Ruins Of Pompeii

Humans have been creating depictions of sex for millennia — and these examples of erotic paintings and sculptures prove it.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 8, 2022

The True Story Of David Knotek, The Abused Husband And Accomplice Of Shelly Knotek

For almost 20 years, David Knotek stood by as his sadistic wife Shelly Knotek abused their friends and family members — and he eventually assisted her with murder.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 8, 2022

The True Story Of David Knotek, The Abused Husband And Accomplice Of Shelly Knotek

For almost 20 years, David Knotek stood by as his sadistic wife Shelly Knotek abused their friends and family members — and he eventually assisted her with murder.

By Austin Harvey • December 8, 2022

The Bone-Chilling Story Of John Jamelske, The ‘Syracuse Dungeon Master’

Between 1988 and 2003, John Jamelske abducted women and girls as young as 14 and held them as prisoners in his secret bunker — where he raped them daily.

By Neil Patmore • Dec 8, 2022

The Bone-Chilling Story Of John Jamelske, The ‘Syracuse Dungeon Master’

Between 1988 and 2003, John Jamelske abducted women and girls as young as 14 and held them as prisoners in his secret bunker — where he raped them daily.

By Neil Patmore • December 8, 2022

How The Creepy Case Of The ‘Boy In The Box’ Was Finally Solved After 65 Years

Since being discovered in 1957, the "Boy In The Box" case baffled Philadelphia police. But thanks to genetic testing, the four-year-old victim has been revealed to be Joseph Augustus Zarelli.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 8, 2022

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How The Creepy Case Of The ‘Boy In The Box’ Was Finally Solved After 65 Years

Since being discovered in 1957, the "Boy In The Box" case baffled Philadelphia police. But thanks to genetic testing, the four-year-old victim has been revealed to be Joseph Augustus Zarelli.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 8, 2022

44 Vintage Photos Of Speakeasies, The Underground Bars Of Prohibition-Era America

While Prohibition was in effect in the United States from 1920 to 1933, speakeasies popped up across the nation as places where people could buy alcohol illegally.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 7, 2022

44 Vintage Photos Of Speakeasies, The Underground Bars Of Prohibition-Era America

While Prohibition was in effect in the United States from 1920 to 1933, speakeasies popped up across the nation as places where people could buy alcohol illegally.

By Austin Harvey • December 7, 2022

How Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries Abused Thousands Of ‘Fallen’ Women For Centuries

From 1765 to 1996, Ireland’s laundry institutions claimed to help vulnerable women and girls. Instead, they forced them into prison-like conditions.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 7, 2022

How Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries Abused Thousands Of ‘Fallen’ Women For Centuries

From 1765 to 1996, Ireland’s laundry institutions claimed to help vulnerable women and girls. Instead, they forced them into prison-like conditions.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 7, 2022