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This Week In History News, Oct. 22 – 28

New book identifies Black Dahlia killer, unusual ancient tradition may be spreading the plague in Madagascar, and the JFK assassination files contain surprising revelations.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 27, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 22 – 28

New book identifies Black Dahlia killer, unusual ancient tradition may be spreading the plague in Madagascar, and the JFK assassination files contain surprising revelations.

By All That's Interesting • October 27, 2017

King Tut’s Dagger Has An “Extraterrestrial Origin,” Experts Say

Though it was previously believed to be iron, King Tut's dagger is most likely made from meteorite metals.

By Katie Serena • Oct 27, 2017

King Tut’s Dagger Has An “Extraterrestrial Origin,” Experts Say

Though it was previously believed to be iron, King Tut's dagger is most likely made from meteorite metals.

By Katie Serena • October 27, 2017

23 JFK Assassination Facts That Even Most History Buffs Won’t Know

These rock-solid JFK assassination facts are more fascinating than any conspiracy theory ever could be.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 27, 2017

23 JFK Assassination Facts That Even Most History Buffs Won’t Know

These rock-solid JFK assassination facts are more fascinating than any conspiracy theory ever could be.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 27, 2017

For Two Years, Americans Could — And Did — Mail Their Children Through The Post Office

A four-year-old child was once mailed from her parents' home to her grandparents' house which was 73 miles away.

By Katie Serena • Oct 26, 2017

For Two Years, Americans Could — And Did — Mail Their Children Through The Post Office

A four-year-old child was once mailed from her parents' home to her grandparents' house which was 73 miles away.

By Katie Serena • October 26, 2017

How The Thomas Edison Electric Pen Modernized The Tattoo Industry

Originally designed to create multiple copies of a single document, the Thomas Edison electric pen would end up revolutionizing the tattoo industry.

By Katie Serena • Oct 26, 2017

How The Thomas Edison Electric Pen Modernized The Tattoo Industry

Originally designed to create multiple copies of a single document, the Thomas Edison electric pen would end up revolutionizing the tattoo industry.

By Katie Serena • October 26, 2017

44 Declassified Vietnam War Photos Taken By U.S. Army Photographers

These Vietnam War photos taken by U.S. Army photographers reveal a side of the conflict that few people have ever seen.

By John Kuroski • Oct 25, 2017

44 Declassified Vietnam War Photos Taken By U.S. Army Photographers

These Vietnam War photos taken by U.S. Army photographers reveal a side of the conflict that few people have ever seen.

By John Kuroski • October 25, 2017

The Disturbing Story Of The Mokomokai Heads Of The Maori Tribesmen

The severed mokomokai heads of the Maori were carved, boiled, smoked, oil, and then paraded around like war trophies.

By Katie Serena • Oct 25, 2017

The Disturbing Story Of The Mokomokai Heads Of The Maori Tribesmen

The severed mokomokai heads of the Maori were carved, boiled, smoked, oil, and then paraded around like war trophies.

By Katie Serena • October 25, 2017

The 6 Most Evil Human Experiments Perpetrated By The U.S. Government

The U.S. government used Americans as unwilling test subjects in their human experiments and got away with it for decades.

By Richard Stockton • Oct 24, 2017

The 6 Most Evil Human Experiments Perpetrated By The U.S. Government

The U.S. government used Americans as unwilling test subjects in their human experiments and got away with it for decades.

By Richard Stockton • October 24, 2017

6 Historic Catastrophes Caused By Seemingly Small Mistakes

From Columbus's voyage to the spark that ignited World War I, these tiny lapses in judgment led to some of history's greatest disasters.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 24, 2017

6 Historic Catastrophes Caused By Seemingly Small Mistakes

From Columbus's voyage to the spark that ignited World War I, these tiny lapses in judgment led to some of history's greatest disasters.

By All That's Interesting • October 24, 2017

The Unsolved Mystery Of The Cleveland Torso Murderer

In four years, the Cleveland Torso Murderer killed, dismembered and castrated 12 different victims, and was never identified.

By Katie Serena • Oct 24, 2017

The Unsolved Mystery Of The Cleveland Torso Murderer

In four years, the Cleveland Torso Murderer killed, dismembered and castrated 12 different victims, and was never identified.

By Katie Serena • October 24, 2017

55 Interesting History Facts You Won’t Learn Anywhere Else

These interesting facts about history were never taught to you by your teachers — and they probably never even knew.

By John Kuroski • Oct 23, 2017

55 Interesting History Facts You Won’t Learn Anywhere Else

These interesting facts about history were never taught to you by your teachers — and they probably never even knew.

By John Kuroski • October 23, 2017

Inside The 1814 London Beer Flood That Killed Eight People

During the London Beer Flood, over 380,000 gallons of beer flowed out of the brewery at high speeds.

By Katie Serena • Oct 23, 2017

Inside The 1814 London Beer Flood That Killed Eight People

During the London Beer Flood, over 380,000 gallons of beer flowed out of the brewery at high speeds.

By Katie Serena • October 23, 2017