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Archaeologists Found A 12,500-Year-Old ‘Sistine Chapel Of The Ancients’ In The Amazon Jungle

"Every turn you do, it's a new wall of paintings."

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 30, 2020

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Archaeologists Found A 12,500-Year-Old ‘Sistine Chapel Of The Ancients’ In The Amazon Jungle

"Every turn you do, it's a new wall of paintings."

By Marco Margaritoff • November 30, 2020

9 Women Who Fell In Love With Cold-Blooded Killers — Despite Their Heinous Crimes

From Ted Bundy to Charles Manson, these infamous murderers had no problem finding love after they were convicted.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 28, 2020

9 Women Who Fell In Love With Cold-Blooded Killers — Despite Their Heinous Crimes

From Ted Bundy to Charles Manson, these infamous murderers had no problem finding love after they were convicted.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 28, 2020

10 Medieval Execution Methods That Are The Definition Of Cruel And Unusual

From impalement to the blood eagle, these execution methods prove that they mastered the art of pain in the Middle Ages.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 27, 2020

10 Medieval Execution Methods That Are The Definition Of Cruel And Unusual

From impalement to the blood eagle, these execution methods prove that they mastered the art of pain in the Middle Ages.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 27, 2020

The Terrible True Stories Behind The Most Infamous Deaths Of Old Hollywood Stars

From the sudden demise of blonde bombshells Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield to the traumatizing murder of pregnant starlet Sharon Tate, these notorious deaths are Tinseltown's worst nightmares.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 25, 2020

The Terrible True Stories Behind The Most Infamous Deaths Of Old Hollywood Stars

From the sudden demise of blonde bombshells Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield to the traumatizing murder of pregnant starlet Sharon Tate, these notorious deaths are Tinseltown's worst nightmares.

By Natasha Ishak • November 25, 2020

27 Bizarre Facts About The Victorian Era That You Didn’t Learn In School

From wife selling to mummy unwrapping, these Victorian era facts will make you so glad you live in the 21st century.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 24, 2020

27 Bizarre Facts About The Victorian Era That You Didn’t Learn In School

From wife selling to mummy unwrapping, these Victorian era facts will make you so glad you live in the 21st century.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 24, 2020

25 Heartbreaking Titanic Artifacts — And The Powerful Stories They Tell

From pieces of the destroyed ship to items recovered from the wreckage, these artifacts from the Titanic reveal the true scope of the tragedy.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 23, 2020

25 Heartbreaking Titanic Artifacts — And The Powerful Stories They Tell

From pieces of the destroyed ship to items recovered from the wreckage, these artifacts from the Titanic reveal the true scope of the tragedy.

By Natasha Ishak • November 23, 2020

Meet Ramona Africa, The Last Survivor Of The 1985 Bombing Of Black Activists By Philadelphia Police

On May 13, 1985, Ramona Africa was the only adult to survive the police bombing of the Philadelphia activist group MOVE — only to be thrown in jail afterward.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 22, 2020

Meet Ramona Africa, The Last Survivor Of The 1985 Bombing Of Black Activists By Philadelphia Police

On May 13, 1985, Ramona Africa was the only adult to survive the police bombing of the Philadelphia activist group MOVE — only to be thrown in jail afterward.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 22, 2020

25 Shocking Examples Of White Actors Portraying People Of Color On Screen

Hollywood has a long history of whitewashing the past, and these outrageous casting decisions prove it.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 21, 2020

25 Shocking Examples Of White Actors Portraying People Of Color On Screen

Hollywood has a long history of whitewashing the past, and these outrageous casting decisions prove it.

By Natasha Ishak • November 21, 2020

This Week In History News, Nov. 15 – 21

Centuries-old Florida shipwreck uncovered, ancient Egyptian temple restored, World War I carrier pigeon message found.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 20, 2020

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This Week In History News, Nov. 15 – 21

Centuries-old Florida shipwreck uncovered, ancient Egyptian temple restored, World War I carrier pigeon message found.

By All That's Interesting • November 20, 2020

The Iroquois Invented Lacrosse — But Their Team Was Deemed ‘Ineligible’ By The World Games

In a show of great sportsmanship, the Irish team gave their World Games spot to the Iroquois. Now, the Iroquois have their sights set on the Olympics.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 20, 2020

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The Iroquois Invented Lacrosse — But Their Team Was Deemed ‘Ineligible’ By The World Games

In a show of great sportsmanship, the Irish team gave their World Games spot to the Iroquois. Now, the Iroquois have their sights set on the Olympics.

By Natasha Ishak • November 20, 2020

25 Breathtaking Photos Of Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Mysterious Blue City

Chefchaouen, known as the "Blue Pearl of Morocco," dates back to the 15th century when it was founded by refugees fleeing the Spanish Inquisition.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 19, 2020

25 Breathtaking Photos Of Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Mysterious Blue City

Chefchaouen, known as the "Blue Pearl of Morocco," dates back to the 15th century when it was founded by refugees fleeing the Spanish Inquisition.

By Natasha Ishak • November 19, 2020

How A Spanish Motel Owner Named Juan Pujol García Duped The Nazis And Helped The Allies Win WWII

As a double agent for the British, Juan Pujol García used his espionage skills to help orchestrate the Nazis' downfall on D-Day.

By Leah Silverman • Nov 19, 2020

How A Spanish Motel Owner Named Juan Pujol García Duped The Nazis And Helped The Allies Win WWII

As a double agent for the British, Juan Pujol García used his espionage skills to help orchestrate the Nazis' downfall on D-Day.

By Leah Silverman • November 19, 2020