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The Legend Of The Real Sword In The Stone And The Person It Actually Belonged To

Along with the sword, you'll also find the mummified hands of a thief who once tried to steal the blade.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 3, 2018

The Legend Of The Real Sword In The Stone And The Person It Actually Belonged To

Along with the sword, you'll also find the mummified hands of a thief who once tried to steal the blade.

By All That's Interesting • January 3, 2018

The Story Of Shieldmaidens – The Viking Warrior Women

There's been great debate about the role of shieldmaidens in Viking culture — namely, whether they existed in the first place.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 22, 2017

The Story Of Shieldmaidens – The Viking Warrior Women

There's been great debate about the role of shieldmaidens in Viking culture — namely, whether they existed in the first place.

By Gina Dimuro • December 22, 2017

32 Viking Facts That Uncover One Of History’s Most Misunderstood Civilizations

From their love of kittens to their lack of horned helmets, these Viking facts reveal what few people know about their history.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 18, 2017

32 Viking Facts That Uncover One Of History’s Most Misunderstood Civilizations

From their love of kittens to their lack of horned helmets, these Viking facts reveal what few people know about their history.

By Savannah Cox • December 18, 2017

Gross! William The Conqueror’s Corpse Exploded On People At His Funeral

William the Conqueror indulged heavily while he was king. His gluttony was eventually his downfall.

By Katie Serena • Dec 1, 2017

Gross! William The Conqueror’s Corpse Exploded On People At His Funeral

William the Conqueror indulged heavily while he was king. His gluttony was eventually his downfall.

By Katie Serena • December 1, 2017

For Centuries, People Believed A Woman Named Joan Was Once Pope. Did She Really Exist?

Legend has it that Pope Joan disguised herself as a man and was elected to lead the Catholic Church in 855, but she was stoned to death in 858 when her true identity was revealed after she gave birth during a ceremonial procession.

By Katie Serena • Oct 31, 2017

For Centuries, People Believed A Woman Named Joan Was Once Pope. Did She Really Exist?

Legend has it that Pope Joan disguised herself as a man and was elected to lead the Catholic Church in 855, but she was stoned to death in 858 when her true identity was revealed after she gave birth during a ceremonial procession.

By Katie Serena • October 31, 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

Bizarre Phantom Time Hypothesis Theory Says It’s Actually The Year 1720 Because The Early Middle Ages Were Faked

According to the Phantom Time Hypothesis, Charlemagne never existed along with 297 years that were just made up.

By Katie Serena • Oct 6, 2017

Bizarre Phantom Time Hypothesis Theory Says It’s Actually The Year 1720 Because The Early Middle Ages Were Faked

According to the Phantom Time Hypothesis, Charlemagne never existed along with 297 years that were just made up.

By Katie Serena • October 6, 2017

Viking Warrior Found in Swedish Grave Was Actually A Woman

Scientists have discovered that a Viking grave adorned with swords and axes belonged not to a male, but a seemingly powerful female.

By Katie Serena • Sep 11, 2017

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Viking Warrior Found in Swedish Grave Was Actually A Woman

Scientists have discovered that a Viking grave adorned with swords and axes belonged not to a male, but a seemingly powerful female.

By Katie Serena • September 11, 2017

The Mystery Of The 600-Year-Old Voynich Manuscript Has Been Solved, Says U.K. Academic

His theory is a bit different.

By Katie Serena • Sep 7, 2017

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The Mystery Of The 600-Year-Old Voynich Manuscript Has Been Solved, Says U.K. Academic

His theory is a bit different.

By Katie Serena • September 7, 2017

19 Photos Of The Stunning Thousand-Year-Old French Castle On Sale For $17 Million

It's only the second time the castle has been for sale in the last 500 years.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 13, 2017

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19 Photos Of The Stunning Thousand-Year-Old French Castle On Sale For $17 Million

It's only the second time the castle has been for sale in the last 500 years.

By All That's Interesting • July 13, 2017