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4,400-Year-Old Staff Shaped Like Snake And Used By Stone Age Shamans Unearthed In Finland

The 21-inch staff was found at the Järvensuo archaeological site almost perfectly preserved — and researchers believe it was used to commune with the spirit world.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 30, 2021

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4,400-Year-Old Staff Shaped Like Snake And Used By Stone Age Shamans Unearthed In Finland

The 21-inch staff was found at the Järvensuo archaeological site almost perfectly preserved — and researchers believe it was used to commune with the spirit world.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 30, 2021

Meet Ham The Chimp, The NASA Astronaut And First Chimpanzee In Space

In 1961, Ham made history when he became the first chimp to survive spaceflight. Though he returned to Earth as a celebrity, his training was controversial.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 29, 2021

Meet Ham The Chimp, The NASA Astronaut And First Chimpanzee In Space

In 1961, Ham made history when he became the first chimp to survive spaceflight. Though he returned to Earth as a celebrity, his training was controversial.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 29, 2021

32 Intimate Images From The Heyday Of British Punk

In the early 1970s, the punk scene pummeled through the U.K., sweeping up rebellious youths disenchanted with British society.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 29, 2021

32 Intimate Images From The Heyday Of British Punk

In the early 1970s, the punk scene pummeled through the U.K., sweeping up rebellious youths disenchanted with British society.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 29, 2021

Peep Shows, Sex, And Crack: 27 Photos Of Times Square At Its Lowest

Before Times Square was a global attraction, it was home to sex shops and drug dealers in what was considered one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in New York City.

By Alexander Baldwin • Jun 29, 2021

Peep Shows, Sex, And Crack: 27 Photos Of Times Square At Its Lowest

Before Times Square was a global attraction, it was home to sex shops and drug dealers in what was considered one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in New York City.

By Alexander Baldwin • June 29, 2021

‘The World Would Not Be The Same’: The Inside Story Of How The Manhattan Project Developed The A-Bomb

From 1939 to 1945, the scientists behind the Manhattan Project raced to develop the first nuclear weapon. The results would change history.

By Mark Oliver • Jun 29, 2021

‘The World Would Not Be The Same’: The Inside Story Of How The Manhattan Project Developed The A-Bomb

From 1939 to 1945, the scientists behind the Manhattan Project raced to develop the first nuclear weapon. The results would change history.

By Mark Oliver • June 29, 2021

Elyesa Bazna, The Valet Who Became The Most Dangerous Nazi Spy Of World War II

From 1943 to 1944, Elyesa Bazna worked as a valet for the British ambassador to Turkey. But behind the scenes, he photographed secret documents and gave them to the Nazis.

By Morgan Dunn • Jun 28, 2021

Elyesa Bazna, The Valet Who Became The Most Dangerous Nazi Spy Of World War II

From 1943 to 1944, Elyesa Bazna worked as a valet for the British ambassador to Turkey. But behind the scenes, he photographed secret documents and gave them to the Nazis.

By Morgan Dunn • June 28, 2021

44 Colorized Portraits That Reveal Historical Figures As They Truly Were

From Geronimo to Gandhi, these colorized photos breathe new life into the past.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 28, 2021

44 Colorized Portraits That Reveal Historical Figures As They Truly Were

From Geronimo to Gandhi, these colorized photos breathe new life into the past.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 28, 2021

An Abandoned Scottish Village Just Hit The Market For $173,000 — But Locals Say It’s Haunted By The Lady Of Lawers

According to local lore, the 17th-century Lady of Lawers was a Gaelic soothsayer who predicted the village's demise, and her ghost still roams the ruined site.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 28, 2021

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An Abandoned Scottish Village Just Hit The Market For $173,000 — But Locals Say It’s Haunted By The Lady Of Lawers

According to local lore, the 17th-century Lady of Lawers was a Gaelic soothsayer who predicted the village's demise, and her ghost still roams the ruined site.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 28, 2021

The Story Of Pamela Courson And Her Wild Relationship With Jim Morrison

From 1965 to 1971, Pamela Courson stood by Jim Morrison's side as his girlfriend and muse — until his tragic death at age 27.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 27, 2021

The Story Of Pamela Courson And Her Wild Relationship With Jim Morrison

From 1965 to 1971, Pamela Courson stood by Jim Morrison's side as his girlfriend and muse — until his tragic death at age 27.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 27, 2021

This Week In History News, Jun. 20 – 26

Previously unknown human ancestor found, the Zodiac Killer's ciphers potentially solved, a Black World War II veteran finally awarded the Purple Heart.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 25, 2021

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This Week In History News, Jun. 20 – 26

Previously unknown human ancestor found, the Zodiac Killer's ciphers potentially solved, a Black World War II veteran finally awarded the Purple Heart.

By All That's Interesting • June 25, 2021