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

"It felt as if something great was happening, and we stayed outside even though it was freezing. It was worth it."

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 22, 2020

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

"It felt as if something great was happening, and we stayed outside even though it was freezing. It was worth it."

By Natasha Ishak • February 22, 2020

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

Dating as far back as the Paleocene era, Badab-e Surt remains one of Iran's most popular tourist attractions — and sadly one of the least protected.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 13, 2020

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

Dating as far back as the Paleocene era, Badab-e Surt remains one of Iran's most popular tourist attractions — and sadly one of the least protected.

By Natasha Ishak • February 13, 2020

Sérgio Vieira de Mello’s Inspiring Story Of Fostering Peace Around The World

Sérgio Vieira de Mello was greatly admired due to his intellect and charisma, but his work as a global peacemaker was cut short by a devastating bombing.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 5, 2020

Sérgio Vieira de Mello’s Inspiring Story Of Fostering Peace Around The World

Sérgio Vieira de Mello was greatly admired due to his intellect and charisma, but his work as a global peacemaker was cut short by a devastating bombing.

By Natasha Ishak • February 5, 2020

Meet Maryam Khatoon Molkara, The Trans Activist Who Helped Legalize Gender-Confirming Surgeries In Iran

Despite facing the conservative culture of 1980s Iran, Maryam Molkara helped convince the nation’s leader to make sex reassignment procedures legal — a legacy that remains to this day.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 13, 2020

Meet Maryam Khatoon Molkara, The Trans Activist Who Helped Legalize Gender-Confirming Surgeries In Iran

Despite facing the conservative culture of 1980s Iran, Maryam Molkara helped convince the nation’s leader to make sex reassignment procedures legal — a legacy that remains to this day.

By Natasha Ishak • January 13, 2020

This Week In History News, Dec. 29 – Jan. 4

World's oldest-known fossil forest found, 1,200-year-old "piggy bank" dug up in Israel, ancient Mayan palace uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 3, 2020

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This Week In History News, Dec. 29 – Jan. 4

World's oldest-known fossil forest found, 1,200-year-old "piggy bank" dug up in Israel, ancient Mayan palace uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • January 3, 2020

Archaeologists In Israel Discovered A 1,200-Year-Old Piggy Bank Of Gold Coins Just In Time For Hanukkah

The research team has compared the rare discovery to "Hanukkah gelt," a customary gift of gold-foil chocolate coins given to children during the Jewish holiday.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 3, 2020

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Archaeologists In Israel Discovered A 1,200-Year-Old Piggy Bank Of Gold Coins Just In Time For Hanukkah

The research team has compared the rare discovery to "Hanukkah gelt," a customary gift of gold-foil chocolate coins given to children during the Jewish holiday.

By Natasha Ishak • January 3, 2020

Former Save The Children Worker Arrested For Drugging And Raping 13-Year-Old Boy

The pedophile allegedly threatened to upload footage of the attack to the dark web if the victim's family went to the police.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 13, 2019

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Former Save The Children Worker Arrested For Drugging And Raping 13-Year-Old Boy

The pedophile allegedly threatened to upload footage of the attack to the dark web if the victim's family went to the police.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 13, 2019

Archaeologists Uncover 800-Year-Old ‘Treasure Tunnels’ Of The Knights Templar Under Israeli City

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their command center, and possibly their treasure."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 28, 2019

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Archaeologists Uncover 800-Year-Old ‘Treasure Tunnels’ Of The Knights Templar Under Israeli City

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their command center, and possibly their treasure."

By Natasha Ishak • October 28, 2019

8,000-Year-Old Pink Pearl, The Oldest Ever Discovered, To Be Unveiled In Abu Dhabi

Archaeologists discovered the pink-tinted pearl inside the room of an ancient structure being dug out on Marawah Island, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 22, 2019

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8,000-Year-Old Pink Pearl, The Oldest Ever Discovered, To Be Unveiled In Abu Dhabi

Archaeologists discovered the pink-tinted pearl inside the room of an ancient structure being dug out on Marawah Island, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

By Natasha Ishak • October 22, 2019

Was Asherah The Wife Of God That Time Forgot?

Some biblical archaeologists believe that a slew of ancient female figurines could very well represent an early Judeo-Christian Goddess named Asherah, the wife of God.

By James Burch • Sep 8, 2019

Was Asherah The Wife Of God That Time Forgot?

Some biblical archaeologists believe that a slew of ancient female figurines could very well represent an early Judeo-Christian Goddess named Asherah, the wife of God.

By James Burch • September 8, 2019