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This Week In History News, Apr. 4 – 10

Lost Egyptian city unearthed, oldest 3D map of Europe found, Confederate monument stolen.

By All That's Interesting Apr 9, 2021

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This Week In History News, Apr. 4 – 10

Lost Egyptian city unearthed, oldest 3D map of Europe found, Confederate monument stolen.

By All That's Interesting April 9, 2021

The Little-Known Story Of Blanche Barrow, Bonnie And Clyde’s Anxious Accomplice

In 1933, Blanche Barrow agreed to join Bonnie and Clyde on their infamous crime spree — but only because she was married to Clyde's older brother.

By Tim Brinkhof Apr 8, 2021

The Little-Known Story Of Blanche Barrow, Bonnie And Clyde’s Anxious Accomplice

In 1933, Blanche Barrow agreed to join Bonnie and Clyde on their infamous crime spree — but only because she was married to Clyde's older brother.

By Tim Brinkhof April 8, 2021

27 Images That Prove Hiroshige Was The Undisputed Master Of Japanese Woodblock Printing

Utagawa Hiroshige was such a talented artist that he inspired Van Gogh and Monet. But in 1856, the famous woodblock printer "retired from the world" to become a Buddhist monk.

By Erin Kelly Apr 7, 2021

27 Images That Prove Hiroshige Was The Undisputed Master Of Japanese Woodblock Printing

Utagawa Hiroshige was such a talented artist that he inspired Van Gogh and Monet. But in 1856, the famous woodblock printer "retired from the world" to become a Buddhist monk.

By Erin Kelly April 7, 2021

Explore Hammond Castle, The Extravagant Massachusetts Estate Built By Thomas Edison’s Eccentric Protégé

Known as the "father of remote control," John Hays Hammond Jr. built his dream palace with traditional medieval features, including a drawbridge, bell tower, and dungeon.

By Erin Kelly Apr 7, 2021

Explore Hammond Castle, The Extravagant Massachusetts Estate Built By Thomas Edison’s Eccentric Protégé

Known as the "father of remote control," John Hays Hammond Jr. built his dream palace with traditional medieval features, including a drawbridge, bell tower, and dungeon.

By Erin Kelly April 7, 2021

Bronze Age Slab Unearthed In France Is The Oldest 3D Map In Europe

“We tend to underestimate the geographical knowledge of past societies. This slab is important, as it highlights this cartographical knowledge.”

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 7, 2021

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Bronze Age Slab Unearthed In France Is The Oldest 3D Map In Europe

“We tend to underestimate the geographical knowledge of past societies. This slab is important, as it highlights this cartographical knowledge.”

By Marco Margaritoff April 7, 2021

Civil Rights Group Steals $500,000 Confederate Monument In Selma — And Threatens To Turn It Into A Toilet

The thieves say they will only return the 128-year-old stone chair if a historic Confederate association agrees to fly a Black rights banner outside their headquarters.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 6, 2021

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Civil Rights Group Steals $500,000 Confederate Monument In Selma — And Threatens To Turn It Into A Toilet

The thieves say they will only return the 128-year-old stone chair if a historic Confederate association agrees to fly a Black rights banner outside their headquarters.

By Marco Margaritoff April 6, 2021

Inside Operation PBSuccess, When The CIA And A Banana Company Destroyed Guatemalan Democracy

In 1954, Operation PBSuccess dismantled Guatemala’s newfound democracy — so that an American fruit company could continue to profit off the old government’s corruption.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 5, 2021

Inside Operation PBSuccess, When The CIA And A Banana Company Destroyed Guatemalan Democracy

In 1954, Operation PBSuccess dismantled Guatemala’s newfound democracy — so that an American fruit company could continue to profit off the old government’s corruption.

By Kaleena Fraga April 5, 2021