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A Hollowed-Out Bone Containing Hallucinogenic Henbane Seeds Was Discovered At A Roman Settlement In The Netherlands

Black henbane can be used medicinally or to cause visual hallucinations, and the bone container is the first evidence that ancient people deliberately collected and used the plant.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 12, 2024

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A Hollowed-Out Bone Containing Hallucinogenic Henbane Seeds Was Discovered At A Roman Settlement In The Netherlands

Black henbane can be used medicinally or to cause visual hallucinations, and the bone container is the first evidence that ancient people deliberately collected and used the plant.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 12, 2024

This Week In History News, Feb. 4 – 10

Pompeii scrolls deciphered using AI, seventh-century armored warrior unearthed in Hungary, Roman funerary bed found in London.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 9, 2024

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This Week In History News, Feb. 4 – 10

Pompeii scrolls deciphered using AI, seventh-century armored warrior unearthed in Hungary, Roman funerary bed found in London.

By All That's Interesting • February 9, 2024

‘Titanic Of The Alps’ Shipwreck From 1933 To Be Raised From The Bottom Of Lake Constance

The Säntis operated for 40 years before it was sunk in 1933 — and it's so well-preserved that you can still read its name on the side of the ship.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 9, 2024

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‘Titanic Of The Alps’ Shipwreck From 1933 To Be Raised From The Bottom Of Lake Constance

The Säntis operated for 40 years before it was sunk in 1933 — and it's so well-preserved that you can still read its name on the side of the ship.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 9, 2024

Greenland Is Losing So Much Ice Due To Climate Change That The Island Is Getting Taller

Greenland is losing ice at a rate 20 percent faster than previously estimated.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 8, 2024

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Greenland Is Losing So Much Ice Due To Climate Change That The Island Is Getting Taller

Greenland is losing ice at a rate 20 percent faster than previously estimated.

By Austin Harvey • February 8, 2024

Inert Nuclear Missile From The Cold War Found In Washington Man’s Garage

The missile's owner found it at an estate sale. When he died, his neighbor tried to donate the missile to an Ohio museum.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 7, 2024

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Inert Nuclear Missile From The Cold War Found In Washington Man’s Garage

The missile's owner found it at an estate sale. When he died, his neighbor tried to donate the missile to an Ohio museum.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 7, 2024

Archaeologists Unearth The First Fully Intact Roman Funerary Bed In London

The 2,000-year-old funerary bed was incredibly well-preserved — a rarity for wooden objects from the Roman period.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 6, 2024

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Archaeologists Unearth The First Fully Intact Roman Funerary Bed In London

The 2,000-year-old funerary bed was incredibly well-preserved — a rarity for wooden objects from the Roman period.

By Austin Harvey • February 6, 2024

Remains Of 7th-Century Avar Warrior With Stunningly Intact Armor Unearthed In Hungary

The warrior was buried in the early 7th century C.E. and belonged to a group of fierce Eurasian nomads called Pannonian Avars.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 5, 2024

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Remains Of 7th-Century Avar Warrior With Stunningly Intact Armor Unearthed In Hungary

The warrior was buried in the early 7th century C.E. and belonged to a group of fierce Eurasian nomads called Pannonian Avars.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 5, 2024

This Week In History News, Jan. 28 – Feb. 3

Ancient knife inscribed with runes found in Denmark, Roman toilet spoon unearthed in Wales, Maya jade mask discovered in Guatemala.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 2, 2024

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This Week In History News, Jan. 28 – Feb. 3

Ancient knife inscribed with runes found in Denmark, Roman toilet spoon unearthed in Wales, Maya jade mask discovered in Guatemala.

By All That's Interesting • February 2, 2024

Masters Student Inspecting Fossils Notices An Irregularity — And Discovers A Whole New Species Of Dinosaur

Kyle Atkins-Weltman discovered a new dinosaur species, Eoneophron infernalis, while examining what he thought were Anzu wyliei fossils.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 2, 2024

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Masters Student Inspecting Fossils Notices An Irregularity — And Discovers A Whole New Species Of Dinosaur

Kyle Atkins-Weltman discovered a new dinosaur species, Eoneophron infernalis, while examining what he thought were Anzu wyliei fossils.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 2, 2024

Pennsylvania Man Arrested For Allegedly Cutting Off His Father’s Head And Displaying It In An Online Rant

In a lengthy YouTube video, 32-year-old Justin Mohn ranted about the Biden administration and the "woke mob" before displaying his father's head in a plastic bag.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 1, 2024

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Pennsylvania Man Arrested For Allegedly Cutting Off His Father’s Head And Displaying It In An Online Rant

In a lengthy YouTube video, 32-year-old Justin Mohn ranted about the Biden administration and the "woke mob" before displaying his father's head in a plastic bag.

By Austin Harvey • February 1, 2024

Ancient Roman ‘Toilet Spoon’ Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Wales

Known as a ligula, this unusual object would have been used to extract cosmetics, perfume, or medicine from long-necked bottles.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 31, 2024

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Ancient Roman ‘Toilet Spoon’ Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Wales

Known as a ligula, this unusual object would have been used to extract cosmetics, perfume, or medicine from long-necked bottles.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 31, 2024

The Disturbing Crimes Of Bruce McArthur, The ‘Santa Claus Killer’ Who Terrorized Toronto’s Gay Community

Bruce McArthur brutally murdered eight gay men between 2010 and 2017 — then hid their remains in potted plants.

By Katie Serena • Jan 31, 2024

The Disturbing Crimes Of Bruce McArthur, The ‘Santa Claus Killer’ Who Terrorized Toronto’s Gay Community

Bruce McArthur brutally murdered eight gay men between 2010 and 2017 — then hid their remains in potted plants.

By Katie Serena • January 31, 2024