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Archaeologists Have Discovered An Ancient Greek Jar Used To Curse 55 People In Athens

The jar contained the dismembered head and feet of a seven-month-old chicken and was pierced with a nine-inch long iron nail before being buried at the commercial heart of ancient Athens.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 8, 2021

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Archaeologists Have Discovered An Ancient Greek Jar Used To Curse 55 People In Athens

The jar contained the dismembered head and feet of a seven-month-old chicken and was pierced with a nine-inch long iron nail before being buried at the commercial heart of ancient Athens.

By Marco Margaritoff June 8, 2021

The Legend Of Molly Pitcher, A Heroine Of The American Revolution

After the Revolutionary War, American soldiers told stories about a brave woman named Molly Pitcher who fought alongside them — but the truth is more complex.

By Genevieve Carlton Jun 8, 2021

The Legend Of Molly Pitcher, A Heroine Of The American Revolution

After the Revolutionary War, American soldiers told stories about a brave woman named Molly Pitcher who fought alongside them — but the truth is more complex.

By Genevieve Carlton June 8, 2021

Gloria Hemingway’s Tragic Life As The Transgender Child Of Ernest Hemingway

Throughout his adult life, Gregory Hemingway struggled with gender dysphoria and tried to live as a woman — which irreparably damaged his relationship with his father.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 7, 2021

Gloria Hemingway’s Tragic Life As The Transgender Child Of Ernest Hemingway

Throughout his adult life, Gregory Hemingway struggled with gender dysphoria and tried to live as a woman — which irreparably damaged his relationship with his father.

By Kaleena Fraga June 7, 2021

Discovery Of Skeleton In Shackles Identified As Rare Example Of Roman-Era Slavery

Archaeologists are certain that the remains belong to a Roman-era slave but can only speculate about why someone buried him in shackles.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 7, 2021

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Discovery Of Skeleton In Shackles Identified As Rare Example Of Roman-Era Slavery

Archaeologists are certain that the remains belong to a Roman-era slave but can only speculate about why someone buried him in shackles.

By Kaleena Fraga June 7, 2021

The Horrific Story Of Randall Woodfield, The Football Player Who Became A Serial Killer

In 1974, Randall Woodfield was drafted and quickly dropped by the Green Bay Packers. Just a few years later, he went on a brutal murder spree — killing up to 44 people.

By Danielle Tinning Jun 7, 2021

The Horrific Story Of Randall Woodfield, The Football Player Who Became A Serial Killer

In 1974, Randall Woodfield was drafted and quickly dropped by the Green Bay Packers. Just a few years later, he went on a brutal murder spree — killing up to 44 people.

By Danielle Tinning June 7, 2021

The True Story Of Marie Laveau, The “Voodoo Queen” Of 19th Century New Orleans

Marie Laveau, the 19th-century "Voodoo Queen" of New Orleans, was a healer and spiritual leader who blended Christianity with Voodoo to support and serve her community.

By Gina Dimuro Jun 6, 2021

The True Story Of Marie Laveau, The “Voodoo Queen” Of 19th Century New Orleans

Marie Laveau, the 19th-century "Voodoo Queen" of New Orleans, was a healer and spiritual leader who blended Christianity with Voodoo to support and serve her community.

By Gina Dimuro June 6, 2021

This Week In History News, May 30 – Jun. 5

Century-old message in a beer bottle discovered in Detroit, the earliest animal carvings ever found in Scotland, and Roman-era decapitations uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting Jun 4, 2021

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This Week In History News, May 30 – Jun. 5

Century-old message in a beer bottle discovered in Detroit, the earliest animal carvings ever found in Scotland, and Roman-era decapitations uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting June 4, 2021

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Remains Of Children Uncovered At Former Indigenous School Site In Canada

The Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Nation found 215 bodies on the grounds of the defunct Kamloops Indian Residential School using ground-penetrating radar.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 4, 2021

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Remains Of Children Uncovered At Former Indigenous School Site In Canada

The Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Nation found 215 bodies on the grounds of the defunct Kamloops Indian Residential School using ground-penetrating radar.

By Kaleena Fraga June 4, 2021

Discovery In Mexico Indicates The First Americans Arrived 20,000 Years Before We Thought

Researchers dated a set of animal bones found in Coxcatlán Cave to around 30,000 years ago — completely upending previous estimates of when humans first arrived in the Americas.

By Leah Silverman Jun 4, 2021

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Discovery In Mexico Indicates The First Americans Arrived 20,000 Years Before We Thought

Researchers dated a set of animal bones found in Coxcatlán Cave to around 30,000 years ago — completely upending previous estimates of when humans first arrived in the Americas.

By Leah Silverman June 4, 2021