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English Metal Detectorists Stumble Across A 2,000-Year-Old Figurine With An Oversized Phallus

The figurine dates to the first century C.E. and was likely a representation of a fertility god.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 6, 2023

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English Metal Detectorists Stumble Across A 2,000-Year-Old Figurine With An Oversized Phallus

The figurine dates to the first century C.E. and was likely a representation of a fertility god.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 6, 2023

A Pennsylvania Woman Who Has Been Missing For 31 Years Was Just Found In A Puerto Rico Nursing Home

Patricia Kopta was a Pittsburgh street preacher known as "The Sparrow" who mysteriously vanished in 1992.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 6, 2023

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A Pennsylvania Woman Who Has Been Missing For 31 Years Was Just Found In A Puerto Rico Nursing Home

Patricia Kopta was a Pittsburgh street preacher known as "The Sparrow" who mysteriously vanished in 1992.

By Austin Harvey • March 6, 2023

This Week In History News, Feb. 26 – Mar. 4

Medieval crypt found beneath English vape shop, centuries-old mummy uncovered in Peruvian man's cooler bag, unknown early human groups discovered via prehistoric DNA.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 3, 2023

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This Week In History News, Feb. 26 – Mar. 4

Medieval crypt found beneath English vape shop, centuries-old mummy uncovered in Peruvian man's cooler bag, unknown early human groups discovered via prehistoric DNA.

By All That's Interesting • March 3, 2023

Ancient DNA Uncovers New Groups Of Prehistoric Humans In Europe

A pair of studies offering the most in-depth look into the lives of Ice Age hunter-gatherers has revealed at least eight previously unknown groups of early Europeans.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 2, 2023

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Ancient DNA Uncovers New Groups Of Prehistoric Humans In Europe

A pair of studies offering the most in-depth look into the lives of Ice Age hunter-gatherers has revealed at least eight previously unknown groups of early Europeans.

By Austin Harvey • March 2, 2023

Police Rescue A Sphynx Cat Covered In Gang Tattoos From A Mexican Prison

The young feline was found in the prison following a mass break-out, and police believe it may have belonged to a notorious gang leader.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 2, 2023

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Police Rescue A Sphynx Cat Covered In Gang Tattoos From A Mexican Prison

The young feline was found in the prison following a mass break-out, and police believe it may have belonged to a notorious gang leader.

By Amber Morgan • March 2, 2023

Peruvian Police Just Arrested A Man Carrying A 600-Year-Old Mummy Around In A Cooler Bag

Julio Cesar Bermejo referred to the mummy as his "spiritual girlfriend" and said it had been in his family for at least 30 years.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 1, 2023

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Peruvian Police Just Arrested A Man Carrying A 600-Year-Old Mummy Around In A Cooler Bag

Julio Cesar Bermejo referred to the mummy as his "spiritual girlfriend" and said it had been in his family for at least 30 years.

By Amber Morgan • March 1, 2023

DNA From Four American Presidents Is About To Be Launched Into Deep Space

The space burial company Celestis will include DNA from presidents George Washington, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan on their upcoming memorial flight.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 1, 2023

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DNA From Four American Presidents Is About To Be Launched Into Deep Space

The space burial company Celestis will include DNA from presidents George Washington, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan on their upcoming memorial flight.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 1, 2023

Saudi Arabia Plans To Build A Futuristic Downtown In Riyadh — Complete With A Cube-Shaped Skyscraper

The Saudi Arabian government hopes the innovative downtown area will attract tourists and diversify the country's oil-based economy.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 28, 2023

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Saudi Arabia Plans To Build A Futuristic Downtown In Riyadh — Complete With A Cube-Shaped Skyscraper

The Saudi Arabian government hopes the innovative downtown area will attract tourists and diversify the country's oil-based economy.

By Amber Morgan • February 28, 2023

Cruise Liner Guests Spot Extremely Rare Giant Phantom Jellyfish Off The Coast Of Antarctica

Since they were first described in 1910, fewer than 130 sightings have ever been made of this mysterious deep-sea creature.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 28, 2023

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Cruise Liner Guests Spot Extremely Rare Giant Phantom Jellyfish Off The Coast Of Antarctica

Since they were first described in 1910, fewer than 130 sightings have ever been made of this mysterious deep-sea creature.

By Austin Harvey • February 28, 2023

Police Warn Of ‘Evil Elmo,’ A Man Harassing Residents Of Santa Cruz While Dressed As Cookie Monster

For years, a man with the nickname "Evil Elmo" has terrorized cities across the United States while dressed up as Sesame Street characters — and he was most recently spotted in Santa Cruz.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 27, 2023

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Police Warn Of ‘Evil Elmo,’ A Man Harassing Residents Of Santa Cruz While Dressed As Cookie Monster

For years, a man with the nickname "Evil Elmo" has terrorized cities across the United States while dressed up as Sesame Street characters — and he was most recently spotted in Santa Cruz.

By Amber Morgan • February 27, 2023