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This Week In History News, May 8 – 14

"Road to Atlantis" uncovered in the Pacific, ancient Egyptian ibis mummy found in a closet at Cornell, centuries-old fertility complex unearthed in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • May 13, 2022

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This Week In History News, May 8 – 14

"Road to Atlantis" uncovered in the Pacific, ancient Egyptian ibis mummy found in a closet at Cornell, centuries-old fertility complex unearthed in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • May 13, 2022

The Shocking Story Of Sara Jane Moore, The Woman Who Tried To Assassinate President Gerald Ford

On September 22, 1975, Sara Jane Moore became the second woman to try to kill Gerald Ford in the span of just 17 days — and she very nearly succeeded.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 12, 2022

The Shocking Story Of Sara Jane Moore, The Woman Who Tried To Assassinate President Gerald Ford

On September 22, 1975, Sara Jane Moore became the second woman to try to kill Gerald Ford in the span of just 17 days — and she very nearly succeeded.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 12, 2022

Inside The Repeal Of Prohibition — And The Wild Celebrations That Followed

When Prohibition finally ended with the ratification of the 21st Amendment in 1933, America kicked off the biggest impromptu party the country had ever seen.

By Mark Oliver • May 12, 2022

Inside The Repeal Of Prohibition — And The Wild Celebrations That Followed

When Prohibition finally ended with the ratification of the 21st Amendment in 1933, America kicked off the biggest impromptu party the country had ever seen.

By Mark Oliver • May 12, 2022

The Story Of Ronald Speirs, The Tough-As-Nails Paratrooper From The Real-Life ‘Band Of Brothers’

Lieutenant Ronald Speirs earned a reputation for both bravery and brutality while fighting in Europe with the now-legendary Easy Company during World War II.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 11, 2022

The Story Of Ronald Speirs, The Tough-As-Nails Paratrooper From The Real-Life ‘Band Of Brothers’

Lieutenant Ronald Speirs earned a reputation for both bravery and brutality while fighting in Europe with the now-legendary Easy Company during World War II.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 11, 2022

An Ancient Fertility Complex From The Iron Age Was Discovered Beneath A House In Turkey

Inside the complex, archaeologists discovered rock art depicting eight deities, including Atargatis, the Syrian goddess of fertility.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 11, 2022

An Ancient Fertility Complex From The Iron Age Was Discovered Beneath A House In Turkey

Inside the complex, archaeologists discovered rock art depicting eight deities, including Atargatis, the Syrian goddess of fertility.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 11, 2022

The Story Of Marion Davies, From Silent Film Star To ‘Citizen Kane’ Punchline

A member of the Ziegfeld Follies and a box office star in the 1920s, Marion Davies's legacy was overshadowed by her extramarital relationship with William Randolph Hearst.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 11, 2022

The Story Of Marion Davies, From Silent Film Star To ‘Citizen Kane’ Punchline

A member of the Ziegfeld Follies and a box office star in the 1920s, Marion Davies's legacy was overshadowed by her extramarital relationship with William Randolph Hearst.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 11, 2022

Second-Century Funerary Altar For Thirteen-Year-Old Girl Discovered In Rome

Though almost 2,000 years old, the white marble altar is well-preserved and its mournful inscription clearly legible.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 10, 2022

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Second-Century Funerary Altar For Thirteen-Year-Old Girl Discovered In Rome

Though almost 2,000 years old, the white marble altar is well-preserved and its mournful inscription clearly legible.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 10, 2022

How 9/11 Hero Mark Bingham Helped Lead A Passenger Revolt On Flight 93 — And Became An LGBTQ Icon

Moments before his death on September 11th, Mark Bingham bravely fought back against the terrorists who had hijacked his plane. His heroism later inspired many to reconsider gay stereotypes.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 10, 2022

How 9/11 Hero Mark Bingham Helped Lead A Passenger Revolt On Flight 93 — And Became An LGBTQ Icon

Moments before his death on September 11th, Mark Bingham bravely fought back against the terrorists who had hijacked his plane. His heroism later inspired many to reconsider gay stereotypes.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 10, 2022

The Rebellious Life Of Joaquín Murrieta And His Bloody Tale Of Revenge

Legend has it that Joaquín Murrieta and his band of outlaws terrorized California during the Gold Rush to avenge the Mexicans who were mistreated by American miners.

By Wyatt Redd • May 10, 2022

The Rebellious Life Of Joaquín Murrieta And His Bloody Tale Of Revenge

Legend has it that Joaquín Murrieta and his band of outlaws terrorized California during the Gold Rush to avenge the Mexicans who were mistreated by American miners.

By Wyatt Redd • May 10, 2022

This Ancient Egyptian Mummy Forgotten In A Cornell Closet Was Just Revealed To Be A Sacred Ibis

In ancient Egypt, the sacred ibis was often used as a sacrifice to Thoth, the Egyptian god of the moon, reckoning, learning, and writing.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 9, 2022

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This Ancient Egyptian Mummy Forgotten In A Cornell Closet Was Just Revealed To Be A Sacred Ibis

In ancient Egypt, the sacred ibis was often used as a sacrifice to Thoth, the Egyptian god of the moon, reckoning, learning, and writing.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 9, 2022