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This Week In History News, Jun. 14 – 20

Ancient Irish incest uncovered, buried Roman city found, mysteries of China's Great Wall unlocked.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 19, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jun. 14 – 20

Ancient Irish incest uncovered, buried Roman city found, mysteries of China's Great Wall unlocked.

By All That's Interesting • June 19, 2020

Who Wrote The Bill Of Rights? Inside The Messy History

James Madison is widely credited with writing the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that comprise the Bill of Rights, but he didn't act alone.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 18, 2020

Who Wrote The Bill Of Rights? Inside The Messy History

James Madison is widely credited with writing the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that comprise the Bill of Rights, but he didn't act alone.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 18, 2020

How William Pester Pioneered The Hippie Lifestyle In California In The 1910s

Starting in 1916, William Pester began living in a hut, foraging for fruits and nuts in order to eat, and spending most of his time alone in the California desert.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 18, 2020

How William Pester Pioneered The Hippie Lifestyle In California In The 1910s

Starting in 1916, William Pester began living in a hut, foraging for fruits and nuts in order to eat, and spending most of his time alone in the California desert.

By Natasha Ishak • June 18, 2020

A Brief History Of The Amphicar: The Amphibious Automobile Of Your Dreams

Originally designed as a Nazi war vessel, the Amphicar 770 made a splash as the only amphibious car ever mass-produced.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 17, 2020

A Brief History Of The Amphicar: The Amphibious Automobile Of Your Dreams

Originally designed as a Nazi war vessel, the Amphicar 770 made a splash as the only amphibious car ever mass-produced.

By Natasha Ishak • June 17, 2020

Meet The Confederados, The Confederate Loyalists Who Fled To Brazil After The Civil War

Rather than accept defeat, up to 20,000 die-hard Confederates moved to the slaveholding Empire of Brazil to establish colonies of Confederados. Their descendents still honor them today.

By Morgan Dunn • Jun 15, 2020

Meet The Confederados, The Confederate Loyalists Who Fled To Brazil After The Civil War

Rather than accept defeat, up to 20,000 die-hard Confederates moved to the slaveholding Empire of Brazil to establish colonies of Confederados. Their descendents still honor them today.

By Morgan Dunn • June 15, 2020

Meet Steve Biko, The Anti-Apartheid Activist Who Was Tortured And Killed By South African Police

In the 1970s, Bantu Steve Biko fought against South Africa's racist regime until his brutal death.

By Morgan Dunn • Jun 15, 2020

Meet Steve Biko, The Anti-Apartheid Activist Who Was Tortured And Killed By South African Police

In the 1970s, Bantu Steve Biko fought against South Africa's racist regime until his brutal death.

By Morgan Dunn • June 15, 2020

From Freedom Rider To Congressman: The Heroic Career Of Civil Rights Leader John Lewis

From organizing the March on Washington to working within it, Congressman John Lewis is a civil rights leader with a legendary story.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 13, 2020

From Freedom Rider To Congressman: The Heroic Career Of Civil Rights Leader John Lewis

From organizing the March on Washington to working within it, Congressman John Lewis is a civil rights leader with a legendary story.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 13, 2020

This Week In History News, Jun. 7 – 13

Ancient Irish longboat uncovered, preserved dinosaur specimen's last meal examined, lost World War II plane wreckage revealed.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 12, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jun. 7 – 13

Ancient Irish longboat uncovered, preserved dinosaur specimen's last meal examined, lost World War II plane wreckage revealed.

By All That's Interesting • June 12, 2020

13,500-Year-Old Bird Figurine Discovered In Pile Of Dirt Is The Oldest Sculpture Ever Found In East Asia

The three-quarter-inch piece is 8,500 years older than similar artworks of its kind found in the region.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 11, 2020

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13,500-Year-Old Bird Figurine Discovered In Pile Of Dirt Is The Oldest Sculpture Ever Found In East Asia

The three-quarter-inch piece is 8,500 years older than similar artworks of its kind found in the region.

By Natasha Ishak • June 11, 2020

How Mary Ellen Pleasant Became A Self-Made Millionaire — Before Her White Partner’s Wife Took Her Fortune

Even though Mary Ellen Pleasant amassed $30 million thanks to her real estate empire, the white press vilified her as a mere brothel owner and insisted on calling her "Mammy."

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 10, 2020

How Mary Ellen Pleasant Became A Self-Made Millionaire — Before Her White Partner’s Wife Took Her Fortune

Even though Mary Ellen Pleasant amassed $30 million thanks to her real estate empire, the white press vilified her as a mere brothel owner and insisted on calling her "Mammy."

By Natasha Ishak • June 10, 2020