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David Reimer And The Tragic Story Of The ‘John/Joan Case’

David Reimer was born a boy in Winnipeg, Canada in 1965 — but following a botched circumcision at the age of eight months, his parents raised him as a girl.

By Natasha Ishak May 11, 2023

David Reimer And The Tragic Story Of The ‘John/Joan Case’

David Reimer was born a boy in Winnipeg, Canada in 1965 — but following a botched circumcision at the age of eight months, his parents raised him as a girl.

By Natasha Ishak May 11, 2023

What Happened To Anna Nicole Smith On The Day That She Died?

A former Playboy model and television personality, Anna Nicole Smith was "famous for being famous" — then she was found dead of an accidental drug overdose.

By Austin Harvey May 8, 2023

What Happened To Anna Nicole Smith On The Day That She Died?

A former Playboy model and television personality, Anna Nicole Smith was "famous for being famous" — then she was found dead of an accidental drug overdose.

By Austin Harvey May 8, 2023

Scientists Have Developed An AI Decoder That Can Translate Brain Activity Into Words

The artificial intelligence could one day be used to restore communicative abilities to individuals who are physically unable to speak.

By Austin Harvey May 4, 2023
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Scientists Have Developed An AI Decoder That Can Translate Brain Activity Into Words

The artificial intelligence could one day be used to restore communicative abilities to individuals who are physically unable to speak.

By Austin Harvey May 4, 2023

Archaeologists Unearth Renaissance-Era Urine Flasks At Caesar’s Forum In Rome

Unearthed in the ruins of the Ospedale dei Fornari hospital, flasks like these were used by European doctors for centuries in order to diagnose diseases like jaundice and diabetes.

By Amber Morgan May 2, 2023
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Archaeologists Unearth Renaissance-Era Urine Flasks At Caesar’s Forum In Rome

Unearthed in the ruins of the Ospedale dei Fornari hospital, flasks like these were used by European doctors for centuries in order to diagnose diseases like jaundice and diabetes.

By Amber Morgan May 2, 2023

The Grisly Story Of Harold Shipman, The British Doctor Who Killed His Patients For Pleasure

In 2000, Dr. Harold Frederick Shipman was convicted of murdering 15 of his patients, then he killed himself inside his prison cell just four years later.

By Danielle Tinning Apr 21, 2023

The Grisly Story Of Harold Shipman, The British Doctor Who Killed His Patients For Pleasure

In 2000, Dr. Harold Frederick Shipman was convicted of murdering 15 of his patients, then he killed himself inside his prison cell just four years later.

By Danielle Tinning April 21, 2023

The Habsburg Jaw And The Disturbing Cost Of Royal Inbreeding

Due to two centuries of inbreeding, the Habsburg family was ravaged by extreme physical deformities, including impotence, bowed legs, and the infamous Habsburg jaw.

By Gina Dimuro Apr 7, 2023

The Habsburg Jaw And The Disturbing Cost Of Royal Inbreeding

Due to two centuries of inbreeding, the Habsburg family was ravaged by extreme physical deformities, including impotence, bowed legs, and the infamous Habsburg jaw.

By Gina Dimuro April 7, 2023

Who Was Justine Siegemund, The 17th-Century German Midwife Whose Medical Text Revolutionized Obstetrics?

The first person in Germany to write an obstetrics book from a woman's perspective, Justine Siegemund made childbirth safer for both mothers and their children.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 28, 2023

Who Was Justine Siegemund, The 17th-Century German Midwife Whose Medical Text Revolutionized Obstetrics?

The first person in Germany to write an obstetrics book from a woman's perspective, Justine Siegemund made childbirth safer for both mothers and their children.

By Kaleena Fraga March 28, 2023

The Fugate Family Of Kentucky Has Had Blue Skin For Centuries — Here’s Why

For nearly 200 years, the Fugates — known as the blue people of Kentucky — remained largely sealed off from the outside world as they passed their blue skin from generation to generation.

By Gabe Paoletti Mar 21, 2023

The Fugate Family Of Kentucky Has Had Blue Skin For Centuries — Here’s Why

For nearly 200 years, the Fugates — known as the blue people of Kentucky — remained largely sealed off from the outside world as they passed their blue skin from generation to generation.

By Gabe Paoletti March 21, 2023

This Week In History News, Feb. 19 – 25

Ancient brain surgery patient discovered in Israel, Civil War artillery shell uncovered at Gettysburg, 500-year-old medicine found in South Africa.

By All That's Interesting Feb 24, 2023
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This Week In History News, Feb. 19 – 25

Ancient brain surgery patient discovered in Israel, Civil War artillery shell uncovered at Gettysburg, 500-year-old medicine found in South Africa.

By All That's Interesting February 24, 2023

This 500-Year-Old Medicine Horn Found In South Africa Is Shedding New Light On Old Healing Practices

In 2020, a hiker exploring a South African cave stumbled across a medicine horn dating back to pre-colonial times — and it was filled with herbal remedies.

By Amber Morgan Feb 20, 2023
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This 500-Year-Old Medicine Horn Found In South Africa Is Shedding New Light On Old Healing Practices

In 2020, a hiker exploring a South African cave stumbled across a medicine horn dating back to pre-colonial times — and it was filled with herbal remedies.

By Amber Morgan February 20, 2023
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