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Inside The History Of Immurement, The Execution Method That Entombed Victims Alive

One of history's cruelest forms of capital punishment dating back to the days of ancient Rome, immurement has the victim sealed inside an enclosed space and left to die slowly.

By Joel Stice • Sep 17, 2023

Inside The History Of Immurement, The Execution Method That Entombed Victims Alive

One of history's cruelest forms of capital punishment dating back to the days of ancient Rome, immurement has the victim sealed inside an enclosed space and left to die slowly.

By Joel Stice • September 17, 2023

33 Photos Of The Paris Catacombs — And The Chilling True Story Behind This Famous Crypt

Built in the late 18th century in former limestone quarries, the Paris Catacombs house the bones of more than six million people.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 30, 2023

33 Photos Of The Paris Catacombs — And The Chilling True Story Behind This Famous Crypt

Built in the late 18th century in former limestone quarries, the Paris Catacombs house the bones of more than six million people.

By Amber Morgan • August 30, 2023

This Week In History News, Jul. 30 – Aug. 5

Iron Age warrior woman identified in England, ancient Medusa mosaic uncovered in Spain, medieval sundial found in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 4, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jul. 30 – Aug. 5

Iron Age warrior woman identified in England, ancient Medusa mosaic uncovered in Spain, medieval sundial found in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • August 4, 2023

Inside The Bloody Story Of Defenestration, One Of History’s Wildest Execution Methods

Discover the bizarre and disturbing history of defenestration, the practice of killing someone by throwing them out of a window.

By Adam Farley • Aug 4, 2023

Inside The Bloody Story Of Defenestration, One Of History’s Wildest Execution Methods

Discover the bizarre and disturbing history of defenestration, the practice of killing someone by throwing them out of a window.

By Adam Farley • August 4, 2023

A 1,100-Year-Old Viking Grave Was Just Uncovered In Southern Norway By A Family Renovating Their House

Oddbjørn Holum Heiland was digging in his yard to prepare for a home extension when he accidentally unearthed a ninth-century Viking burial site rife with artifacts.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 13, 2023

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A 1,100-Year-Old Viking Grave Was Just Uncovered In Southern Norway By A Family Renovating Their House

Oddbjørn Holum Heiland was digging in his yard to prepare for a home extension when he accidentally unearthed a ninth-century Viking burial site rife with artifacts.

By Austin Harvey • July 13, 2023

‘Atlantis Of The North Sea’ Found 600 Years After It Allegedly Disappeared Beneath The Waves

Legend holds that the lost city of Rungholt was swallowed by the ocean in 1362 as punishment for its inhabitants' sins.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 5, 2023

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‘Atlantis Of The North Sea’ Found 600 Years After It Allegedly Disappeared Beneath The Waves

Legend holds that the lost city of Rungholt was swallowed by the ocean in 1362 as punishment for its inhabitants' sins.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 5, 2023

The Bone-Chilling Story Of Valak, The Demon Who Terrified Audiences In ‘The Nun’ And ‘The Conjuring’

Although Valak is depicted as a habit-wearing spirit, the real demon appears as a child riding a two-headed dragon — at least according to a 17th-century demon-hunting manual.

By Gina Dimuro • May 11, 2023

The Bone-Chilling Story Of Valak, The Demon Who Terrified Audiences In ‘The Nun’ And ‘The Conjuring’

Although Valak is depicted as a habit-wearing spirit, the real demon appears as a child riding a two-headed dragon — at least according to a 17th-century demon-hunting manual.

By Gina Dimuro • May 11, 2023

The Head-Scratching Mystery Behind The Green Children Of Woolpit

In at least two historical accounts, children with green skin appeared in the English village of Woolpit in the 12th century. But to this day, this strange tale continues to leave historians baffled.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 7, 2023

The Head-Scratching Mystery Behind The Green Children Of Woolpit

In at least two historical accounts, children with green skin appeared in the English village of Woolpit in the 12th century. But to this day, this strange tale continues to leave historians baffled.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 7, 2023

This Week In History News, Apr. 30 – May 6

Viking ship uncovered in Norway, sunken hospital discovered in Florida, Roman treasure unearthed in Italy.

By All That's Interesting • May 5, 2023

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This Week In History News, Apr. 30 – May 6

Viking ship uncovered in Norway, sunken hospital discovered in Florida, Roman treasure unearthed in Italy.

By All That's Interesting • May 5, 2023

The Surprising Story Of The Iron Maiden, Said To Be The Most Brutal Torture Device Of The Medieval Era

The Iron Maiden remains one of the most notorious torture contraptions of all time, but contrary to popular belief, it was never actually used in the Middle Ages at all.

By Austin Harvey • May 1, 2023

The Surprising Story Of The Iron Maiden, Said To Be The Most Brutal Torture Device Of The Medieval Era

The Iron Maiden remains one of the most notorious torture contraptions of all time, but contrary to popular belief, it was never actually used in the Middle Ages at all.

By Austin Harvey • May 1, 2023