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How Tall Was Jesus? According To Researchers, Not Very

While the Bible says nothing about Jesus Christ's height, scholars have a good idea how tall Jesus was based on how average people looked when he was alive.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 13, 2022

How Tall Was Jesus? According To Researchers, Not Very

While the Bible says nothing about Jesus Christ's height, scholars have a good idea how tall Jesus was based on how average people looked when he was alive.

By Kaleena Fraga April 13, 2022

The Horrifying History Of Scaphism, The Excruciating Execution Method Of Ancient Persia

Convicted criminals sentenced to die by scaphism would endure weeks of torture thanks to little more than some milk and honey, a pair of boats — and swarms of hungry vermin.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 13, 2022

The Horrifying History Of Scaphism, The Excruciating Execution Method Of Ancient Persia

Convicted criminals sentenced to die by scaphism would endure weeks of torture thanks to little more than some milk and honey, a pair of boats — and swarms of hungry vermin.

By Marco Margaritoff April 13, 2022

How Did Pat Tillman Die? Inside The Tragic Demise That The U.S. Military Tried To Cover Up

On April 22, 2004, former NFL star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan — and it may not have been an accident.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 11, 2022

How Did Pat Tillman Die? Inside The Tragic Demise That The U.S. Military Tried To Cover Up

On April 22, 2004, former NFL star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan — and it may not have been an accident.

By Marco Margaritoff April 11, 2022

This Week In History News, Mar. 27 – Apr. 2

Mysteries behind painted skeletons at "the oldest city in the world" unlocked, evidence of giant prehistoric camels discovered, rare Revolutionary War medal brought to auction.

By All That's Interesting Apr 1, 2022

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This Week In History News, Mar. 27 – Apr. 2

Mysteries behind painted skeletons at "the oldest city in the world" unlocked, evidence of giant prehistoric camels discovered, rare Revolutionary War medal brought to auction.

By All That's Interesting April 1, 2022

Meet The Real Persian Royals Behind The Viral ‘Princess Qajar’ Memes

The legendary "Princess Qajar” is actually a conflation of two 19th-century Persian royals — Fatemeh Khanum "Esmat al-Dowleh" and Zahra Khanum "Taj al-Saltaneh.”

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 30, 2022

Meet The Real Persian Royals Behind The Viral ‘Princess Qajar’ Memes

The legendary "Princess Qajar” is actually a conflation of two 19th-century Persian royals — Fatemeh Khanum "Esmat al-Dowleh" and Zahra Khanum "Taj al-Saltaneh.”

By Kaleena Fraga March 30, 2022

This Week In History News, Mar. 20 – 26

Ancient curse tablet unearthed in Israel, history of the Bering Land Bridge rewritten, coin marking Julius Caesar's assassination goes to auction.

By All That's Interesting Mar 25, 2022

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This Week In History News, Mar. 20 – 26

Ancient curse tablet unearthed in Israel, history of the Bering Land Bridge rewritten, coin marking Julius Caesar's assassination goes to auction.

By All That's Interesting March 25, 2022

Meet Mehmed II, The Ottoman Ruler Who Conquered Constantinople And The Last Vestige Of The Roman Empire

Known as Mehmed the Conqueror, Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II was just 21 years old when he took control of Constantinople and defeated the Byzantine Empire in 1453.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin Mar 21, 2022

Meet Mehmed II, The Ottoman Ruler Who Conquered Constantinople And The Last Vestige Of The Roman Empire

Known as Mehmed the Conqueror, Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II was just 21 years old when he took control of Constantinople and defeated the Byzantine Empire in 1453.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin March 21, 2022

Ancient ‘Magic Bowls’ Used To Repel Demons Found During Search For Stolen Antiquities In Israel

In addition to the "swearing bowls" from ancient Iraq, authorities seized rare coins, weapons, glassware, and ivory furniture inlays — some of which dated to biblical times.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 8, 2022

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Ancient ‘Magic Bowls’ Used To Repel Demons Found During Search For Stolen Antiquities In Israel

In addition to the "swearing bowls" from ancient Iraq, authorities seized rare coins, weapons, glassware, and ivory furniture inlays — some of which dated to biblical times.

By Marco Margaritoff March 8, 2022