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The Medieval Gong Farmer Might Be The Most Disgusting Job In History

These nocturnal poop collectors of Tudor-era England spent their time knee-deep in cesspits full of human excrement.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 20, 2021

The Medieval Gong Farmer Might Be The Most Disgusting Job In History

These nocturnal poop collectors of Tudor-era England spent their time knee-deep in cesspits full of human excrement.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 20, 2021

Why Kissing The Blarney Stone Is One Of Ireland’s Most Legendary Traditions

Installed at the top of Blarney Castle in County Cork, Ireland, the Blarney Stone can only be kissed while hanging upside down and suspended over thin air — yet countless people line up to do it each year.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 14, 2021

Why Kissing The Blarney Stone Is One Of Ireland’s Most Legendary Traditions

Installed at the top of Blarney Castle in County Cork, Ireland, the Blarney Stone can only be kissed while hanging upside down and suspended over thin air — yet countless people line up to do it each year.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 14, 2021

This Week In History News, Oct. 3 – 9

Medieval burial vault unearthed in Belgium, trove of illegal Nazi memorabilia discovered in Brazil, secrets of Marie Antoinette's intimate correspondence unveiled.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 8, 2021

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This Week In History News, Oct. 3 – 9

Medieval burial vault unearthed in Belgium, trove of illegal Nazi memorabilia discovered in Brazil, secrets of Marie Antoinette's intimate correspondence unveiled.

By All That's Interesting • October 8, 2021

Experts Just Proved That The Historic Vinland Map Revealing Viking Travels To America Is A Fake

The Vinland Map, formerly dated to the 15th century, was believed to be the oldest European depiction of the Americas.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 1, 2021

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Experts Just Proved That The Historic Vinland Map Revealing Viking Travels To America Is A Fake

The Vinland Map, formerly dated to the 15th century, was believed to be the oldest European depiction of the Americas.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 1, 2021

This Week In History News, Sept. 5 – 11

Mysterious stone balls unearthed at Neolithic Scottish tomb, 800-year-old Merlin texts translated, Napoleon's hat containing traces of his DNA goes up for auction.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 10, 2021

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This Week In History News, Sept. 5 – 11

Mysterious stone balls unearthed at Neolithic Scottish tomb, 800-year-old Merlin texts translated, Napoleon's hat containing traces of his DNA goes up for auction.

By All That's Interesting • September 10, 2021

DNA Testing Just Revealed That This 1,000-Year-Old Finnish Viking Was Likely A Well-Respected Intersex Warrior

The Viking remains, which date to between 1050 and 1300, were buried with both male and female objects, suggesting a highly-regarded member of society with a non-binary gender identity.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 2, 2021

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DNA Testing Just Revealed That This 1,000-Year-Old Finnish Viking Was Likely A Well-Respected Intersex Warrior

The Viking remains, which date to between 1050 and 1300, were buried with both male and female objects, suggesting a highly-regarded member of society with a non-binary gender identity.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 2, 2021

27 Stunning Photos Of McDermott’s Castle, The Irish Palace With A Haunting Secret

Standing on a tiny island in Lough Key in Ireland, McDermott’s Castle has a rich and eerie history that dates back to the 12th century.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 21, 2021

27 Stunning Photos Of McDermott’s Castle, The Irish Palace With A Haunting Secret

Standing on a tiny island in Lough Key in Ireland, McDermott’s Castle has a rich and eerie history that dates back to the 12th century.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 21, 2021

Archaeologists Just Discovered A Massive Medieval Cathedral Complex In Sudan Linked To A Lost Nubian Kingdom

For hundreds of years, the Kingdom of Makuria reigned as a Christian stronghold in Africa. Now, archaeologists may have just discovered the kingdom's largest cathedral.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 13, 2021

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Archaeologists Just Discovered A Massive Medieval Cathedral Complex In Sudan Linked To A Lost Nubian Kingdom

For hundreds of years, the Kingdom of Makuria reigned as a Christian stronghold in Africa. Now, archaeologists may have just discovered the kingdom's largest cathedral.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 13, 2021

Everything You Didn’t Want To Know About Using The Toilet In The Medieval Period

From archaic toilet paper to moats made of feces, using the bathroom in the Middle Ages was no picnic.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 12, 2021

Everything You Didn’t Want To Know About Using The Toilet In The Medieval Period

From archaic toilet paper to moats made of feces, using the bathroom in the Middle Ages was no picnic.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 12, 2021

This Week In History News, Jun. 13 – 19

Evidence of medieval bunion plague found, woolly mammoth remains uncovered, 500-year-old Incan rope bridge rebuilt.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 18, 2021

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This Week In History News, Jun. 13 – 19

Evidence of medieval bunion plague found, woolly mammoth remains uncovered, 500-year-old Incan rope bridge rebuilt.

By All That's Interesting • June 18, 2021