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The Story Of Lehi, The Jewish Terrorist Organization That Tried To Form An Alliance With The Nazis

Although never numbering more than 200, Lehi would leave a permanent mark on Israeli politics, history, and culture due to their violence.

By Morgan Dunn May 19, 2020

The Story Of Lehi, The Jewish Terrorist Organization That Tried To Form An Alliance With The Nazis

Although never numbering more than 200, Lehi would leave a permanent mark on Israeli politics, history, and culture due to their violence.

By Morgan Dunn May 19, 2020

Hobby Lobby Will Return Stolen Gilgamesh Dream Tablet From 1600 B.C. To Iraq

Hundreds of thousands of artifacts have been looted from archaeological sites in Iraq and sold on the black market since the early 1990s.

By Marco Margaritoff May 19, 2020

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Hobby Lobby Will Return Stolen Gilgamesh Dream Tablet From 1600 B.C. To Iraq

Hundreds of thousands of artifacts have been looted from archaeological sites in Iraq and sold on the black market since the early 1990s.

By Marco Margaritoff May 19, 2020

Construction Accident Leaves Man With Iron Rod Jammed Through His Head — And He Says He Felt No Pain

Kamel Abdel Rahman was fixing up his family's apartment when he fell from the second story — and onto an iron rod that pierced his skull. The complicated part was removing it.

By Marco Margaritoff May 12, 2020

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Construction Accident Leaves Man With Iron Rod Jammed Through His Head — And He Says He Felt No Pain

Kamel Abdel Rahman was fixing up his family's apartment when he fell from the second story — and onto an iron rod that pierced his skull. The complicated part was removing it.

By Marco Margaritoff May 12, 2020

Minors Will No Longer Be Executed Or Flogged In Saudi Arabia Following New Decree

Saudi Arabia is third in the world for executions per year behind China and Iran.

By Marco Margaritoff May 1, 2020

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Minors Will No Longer Be Executed Or Flogged In Saudi Arabia Following New Decree

Saudi Arabia is third in the world for executions per year behind China and Iran.

By Marco Margaritoff May 1, 2020

When Did The Black Plague Start? Expert Theories From Ocean Trade To Biological Warfare

The Black Death was the deadliest pandemic in human history and scholars still struggle to map when and where it began. But some of the most compelling theories are truly disturbing.

By Natasha Ishak Apr 24, 2020

When Did The Black Plague Start? Expert Theories From Ocean Trade To Biological Warfare

The Black Death was the deadliest pandemic in human history and scholars still struggle to map when and where it began. But some of the most compelling theories are truly disturbing.

By Natasha Ishak April 24, 2020

The Black Death Was The Worst Pandemic In Human History, So How Did It Finally End?

Centuries after the first wave of the Black Plague killed nearly half of Europe, we are still left wondering how the deadly plague subsided.

By Natasha Ishak Apr 7, 2020

The Black Death Was The Worst Pandemic In Human History, So How Did It Finally End?

Centuries after the first wave of the Black Plague killed nearly half of Europe, we are still left wondering how the deadly plague subsided.

By Natasha Ishak April 7, 2020

Poisonous Coronavirus ‘Cure’ Touted On Social Media Kills Hundreds In Iran

The deadly rumors mutated from a tabloid story about people who cured themselves with a homemade remedy of whiskey and honey.

By Natasha Ishak Mar 30, 2020

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Poisonous Coronavirus ‘Cure’ Touted On Social Media Kills Hundreds In Iran

The deadly rumors mutated from a tabloid story about people who cured themselves with a homemade remedy of whiskey and honey.

By Natasha Ishak March 30, 2020

‘Indiana Jones Of The Art World’ Recovers Stolen 15th-Century Manuscript Of Persian Poetry By Hafez

"To find copies of the Divan of great quality…is rare enough, but this is also signed by a famous calligrapher with beautiful quality illumination, and dedicated to a key figure in the Persian and Islamic arts of the book."

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 23, 2020

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The Story Of Lehi, The Jewish Terrorist Organization That Tried To Form An Alliance With The Nazis

The Story Of Lehi, The Jewish Terrorist Organization That Tried To Form An Alliance With The Nazis

Hobby Lobby Will Return Stolen Gilgamesh Dream Tablet From 1600 B.C. To Iraq

Hobby Lobby Will Return Stolen Gilgamesh Dream Tablet From 1600 B.C. To Iraq

Construction Accident Leaves Man With Iron Rod Jammed Through His Head — And He Says He Felt No Pain

Construction Accident Leaves Man With Iron Rod Jammed Through His Head — And He Says He Felt No Pain

Minors Will No Longer Be Executed Or Flogged In Saudi Arabia Following New Decree

Minors Will No Longer Be Executed Or Flogged In Saudi Arabia Following New Decree

When Did The Black Plague Start? Expert Theories From Ocean Trade To Biological Warfare

When Did The Black Plague Start? Expert Theories From Ocean Trade To Biological Warfare

The Black Death Was The Worst Pandemic In Human History, So How Did It Finally End?

The Black Death Was The Worst Pandemic In Human History, So How Did It Finally End?

Poisonous Coronavirus ‘Cure’ Touted On Social Media Kills Hundreds In Iran

Poisonous Coronavirus ‘Cure’ Touted On Social Media Kills Hundreds In Iran

‘Indiana Jones Of The Art World’ Recovers Stolen 15th-Century Manuscript Of Persian Poetry By Hafez

‘Indiana Jones Of The Art World’ Recovers Stolen 15th-Century Manuscript Of Persian Poetry By Hafez

‘It Was Like Magic’: Stunning Photos Of The Snow That Just Blanketed Iraq

‘It Was Like Magic’: Stunning Photos Of The Snow That Just Blanketed Iraq

21 Stunning Photos Of Badab-e Surt, Iran’s Terraced Hot Springs

21 Stunning Photos Of Badab-e Surt, Iran’s Terraced Hot Springs