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A Mining Company Just Blew Up A 46,000-Year-Old Aboriginal Site — And It Was Totally Legal

Over 7,000 artifacts have been found at the site, including a 4,000-year-old braid that DNA evidence shows belonged to a direct ancestor of the indigenous people who still live in this region.

By Natasha Ishak • May 28, 2020

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A Mining Company Just Blew Up A 46,000-Year-Old Aboriginal Site — And It Was Totally Legal

Over 7,000 artifacts have been found at the site, including a 4,000-year-old braid that DNA evidence shows belonged to a direct ancestor of the indigenous people who still live in this region.

By Natasha Ishak • May 28, 2020

Meet Gaston Means, The Swindler Who Loved Ripping Off Bootleggers During Prohibition

Gaston Means used his connections to President Warren Harding to convince bootleggers that he could protect them from the law for a price — and pocketed up to $60,000 a day.

By Morgan Dunn • May 26, 2020

Meet Gaston Means, The Swindler Who Loved Ripping Off Bootleggers During Prohibition

Gaston Means used his connections to President Warren Harding to convince bootleggers that he could protect them from the law for a price — and pocketed up to $60,000 a day.

By Morgan Dunn • May 26, 2020

Fans Can Now Own Elvis Presley’s Real Bedazzled Jockstrap For $36,000

The garment — which bears Elvis Presley's initials in blue rhinestones — was a gift from a fan which the singer reportedly wore until his death in 1977.

By Natasha Ishak • May 26, 2020

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Fans Can Now Own Elvis Presley’s Real Bedazzled Jockstrap For $36,000

The garment — which bears Elvis Presley's initials in blue rhinestones — was a gift from a fan which the singer reportedly wore until his death in 1977.

By Natasha Ishak • May 26, 2020

‘Hitler’s Alligator’ Who Survived World War II Just Died At Age 84

From 1943 to 1946, the whereabouts of Saturn the alligator were unknown. Many believe that during this time, the alligator belonged to Adolf Hitler's personal collection.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 26, 2020

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‘Hitler’s Alligator’ Who Survived World War II Just Died At Age 84

From 1943 to 1946, the whereabouts of Saturn the alligator were unknown. Many believe that during this time, the alligator belonged to Adolf Hitler's personal collection.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 26, 2020

Inside The ‘Better Babies’ Contests That Judged American Infants Like Livestock

"Better Babies" contests scored children on a 1,000-point scale that was generated based on the racist principles of eugenics.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 22, 2020

Inside The ‘Better Babies’ Contests That Judged American Infants Like Livestock

"Better Babies" contests scored children on a 1,000-point scale that was generated based on the racist principles of eugenics.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 22, 2020

This Week In History News, May 17 – 23

Hidden letters on Dead Sea Scrolls revealed, mass Romanian plague grave uncovered, earliest evidence of modern humans in Europe found.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2020

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This Week In History News, May 17 – 23

Hidden letters on Dead Sea Scrolls revealed, mass Romanian plague grave uncovered, earliest evidence of modern humans in Europe found.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2020

Inside The Final Days Of The Hikers From The Dyatlov Pass Incident

These photos of the Dyatlov Pass Incident document the days leading up to the mysterious deaths of nine young hikers — and the investigation into their gruesome deaths.

By Natasha Ishak • May 21, 2020

Inside The Final Days Of The Hikers From The Dyatlov Pass Incident

These photos of the Dyatlov Pass Incident document the days leading up to the mysterious deaths of nine young hikers — and the investigation into their gruesome deaths.

By Natasha Ishak • May 21, 2020

How Al Capone Rose From Brooklyn Street Thug To “Public Enemy No. 1” In 44 Pictures

From his signature cigar to his blood-soaked mob hits, these photos of Al Capone show the legendary Chicago gangster as he really was.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2020

How Al Capone Rose From Brooklyn Street Thug To “Public Enemy No. 1” In 44 Pictures

From his signature cigar to his blood-soaked mob hits, these photos of Al Capone show the legendary Chicago gangster as he really was.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2020

The Story Of Lehi, The Jewish Terrorist Organization That Tried To Form An Alliance With The Nazis

Although never numbering more than 200, Lehi would leave a permanent mark on Israeli politics, history, and culture due to their violence.

By Morgan Dunn • May 19, 2020

The Story Of Lehi, The Jewish Terrorist Organization That Tried To Form An Alliance With The Nazis

Although never numbering more than 200, Lehi would leave a permanent mark on Israeli politics, history, and culture due to their violence.

By Morgan Dunn • May 19, 2020

Archaeologists Just Found The Ruins Of A Chinese City Built 5,300 Years Ago

The ancient settlement's discovery provides evidence of advanced urban planning in Chinese society much earlier than previously known.

By Natasha Ishak • May 19, 2020

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Archaeologists Just Found The Ruins Of A Chinese City Built 5,300 Years Ago

The ancient settlement's discovery provides evidence of advanced urban planning in Chinese society much earlier than previously known.

By Natasha Ishak • May 19, 2020