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This Week In History News, Sept. 5 – 11

Mysterious stone balls unearthed at Neolithic Scottish tomb, 800-year-old Merlin texts translated, Napoleon's hat containing traces of his DNA goes up for auction.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 10, 2021

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This Week In History News, Sept. 5 – 11

Mysterious stone balls unearthed at Neolithic Scottish tomb, 800-year-old Merlin texts translated, Napoleon's hat containing traces of his DNA goes up for auction.

By All That's Interesting • September 10, 2021

The Quest To Identify 9/11 Human Remains Continues With Modern DNA Testing — Even After 20 Years

Of the 2,753 people killed at the World Trade Center on September 11th, more than 40 percent are officially unidentified. Officials still hope to confirm the human remains of 1,106 victims.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 10, 2021

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The Quest To Identify 9/11 Human Remains Continues With Modern DNA Testing — Even After 20 Years

Of the 2,753 people killed at the World Trade Center on September 11th, more than 40 percent are officially unidentified. Officials still hope to confirm the human remains of 1,106 victims.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 10, 2021

27 Raquel Welch Pictures Of The Sex Symbol Who Broke The Mold

She once said, "I am living proof that a picture speaks a thousand words." And these vintage Raquel Welch pictures show exactly what she meant.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 10, 2021

27 Raquel Welch Pictures Of The Sex Symbol Who Broke The Mold

She once said, "I am living proof that a picture speaks a thousand words." And these vintage Raquel Welch pictures show exactly what she meant.

By Erin Kelly • September 10, 2021

The History Of Impeached Presidents In America — And The Scandals Behind Them

Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump were the only three U.S. presidents to ever be impeached — although Richard Nixon came close.

By Brandon Weber • Sep 9, 2021

The History Of Impeached Presidents In America — And The Scandals Behind Them

Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump were the only three U.S. presidents to ever be impeached — although Richard Nixon came close.

By Brandon Weber • September 9, 2021

Hermann Göring Was The Second-Most Powerful Man In Nazi Germany — And He Loved To Party

Hermann Göring was a flying ace, creator of the Gestapo, and one-time president of the Reichstag — he was also overweight and into drugs.

By Gina Dimuro • Sep 9, 2021

Hermann Göring Was The Second-Most Powerful Man In Nazi Germany — And He Loved To Party

Hermann Göring was a flying ace, creator of the Gestapo, and one-time president of the Reichstag — he was also overweight and into drugs.

By Gina Dimuro • September 9, 2021

Facts About Bill Clinton’s Impeachment And The Sex Scandal Behind It

On December 19, 1998, Bill Clinton was impeached on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice — after he was caught lying about an affair with his intern Monica Lewinsky.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 8, 2021

Facts About Bill Clinton’s Impeachment And The Sex Scandal Behind It

On December 19, 1998, Bill Clinton was impeached on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice — after he was caught lying about an affair with his intern Monica Lewinsky.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 8, 2021

Construction Workers Discover 239 Rare Gold Coins Dating Back to 1638 Hidden In The Walls Of A French Mansion

The stash of coins found in Brittany includes a 1646 "Louis d'Or" so rare it isn't even mentioned in one French currency guide and thought to be worth over $17,000 alone.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 8, 2021

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Construction Workers Discover 239 Rare Gold Coins Dating Back to 1638 Hidden In The Walls Of A French Mansion

The stash of coins found in Brittany includes a 1646 "Louis d'Or" so rare it isn't even mentioned in one French currency guide and thought to be worth over $17,000 alone.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 8, 2021

800-Year-Old Manuscript Found In British Library Sheds New Light On Stories Of Merlin And King Arthur

The 800-year-old text from the Suite Vulgate du Merlin contains "subtle but significant" differences from modern understandings of the legend.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 8, 2021

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800-Year-Old Manuscript Found In British Library Sheds New Light On Stories Of Merlin And King Arthur

The 800-year-old text from the Suite Vulgate du Merlin contains "subtle but significant" differences from modern understandings of the legend.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 8, 2021

9 Shocking Stories Of Hollywood Stage Parents Who Exploited Their Own Kids

From the greediness of Britney Spears' dad to the chemical castration of Michael Jackson, these nine true stories of stage parents will leave you revolted.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 8, 2021

9 Shocking Stories Of Hollywood Stage Parents Who Exploited Their Own Kids

From the greediness of Britney Spears' dad to the chemical castration of Michael Jackson, these nine true stories of stage parents will leave you revolted.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 8, 2021

One Of Napoleon’s Famous Hats Is Going Up For Auction — And It Contains Traces Of His DNA

The French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte left five strands of his hair in this trademark bicorne hat.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 7, 2021

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One Of Napoleon’s Famous Hats Is Going Up For Auction — And It Contains Traces Of His DNA

The French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte left five strands of his hair in this trademark bicorne hat.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 7, 2021