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This Week In History News, Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

Ancient Greek swords found in stunning condition, holding cells for gladiators uncovered at Roman amphitheater, and Britain's oldest skull discovered to be a possible hoax.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 5, 2021

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This Week In History News, Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

Ancient Greek swords found in stunning condition, holding cells for gladiators uncovered at Roman amphitheater, and Britain's oldest skull discovered to be a possible hoax.

By All That's Interesting • November 5, 2021

An Israeli Court Just Halted The Auction Of A Nazi Tattoo Kit Used To Brand Prisoners At Auschwitz

The Auschwitz tattoo kit is one of only three others like it in the world and was expected to sell for up to $40,000 at auction in Israel.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 5, 2021

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An Israeli Court Just Halted The Auction Of A Nazi Tattoo Kit Used To Brand Prisoners At Auschwitz

The Auschwitz tattoo kit is one of only three others like it in the world and was expected to sell for up to $40,000 at auction in Israel.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 5, 2021

Scientists Record ‘Virgin Births’ Among California Condors For The First Time

After studying the genetic makeup of two condor chicks, scientists realized that they'd been born without male contributions in a process called parthenogenesis.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 5, 2021

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Scientists Record ‘Virgin Births’ Among California Condors For The First Time

After studying the genetic makeup of two condor chicks, scientists realized that they'd been born without male contributions in a process called parthenogenesis.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 5, 2021

‘Hangover Prevention’ Ring Discovered Amid Ruins Of Ancient Israeli Wine Factory

The gold and amethyst ring likely belonged to someone of great wealth and may have been a family heirloom.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 5, 2021

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‘Hangover Prevention’ Ring Discovered Amid Ruins Of Ancient Israeli Wine Factory

The gold and amethyst ring likely belonged to someone of great wealth and may have been a family heirloom.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 5, 2021

This Pole-Dancing Monkey Belonging To Texas Coach Jeff Banks’ Girlfriend Allegedly Attacked A Child On Halloween

The monkey is a capuchin named Gia and belongs to Danielle Thomas, who once performed pole dance routines with it under the name "Pole Assassin."

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 4, 2021

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This Pole-Dancing Monkey Belonging To Texas Coach Jeff Banks’ Girlfriend Allegedly Attacked A Child On Halloween

The monkey is a capuchin named Gia and belongs to Danielle Thomas, who once performed pole dance routines with it under the name "Pole Assassin."

By Kaleena Fraga • November 4, 2021

Inside Jesus’ Tomb And The Real Story Behind The Location Of Christ’s Burial Chamber

After remaining sealed for centuries, the burial tomb of Jesus Christ at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre was briefly opened in 2016.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 4, 2021

Inside Jesus’ Tomb And The Real Story Behind The Location Of Christ’s Burial Chamber

After remaining sealed for centuries, the burial tomb of Jesus Christ at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre was briefly opened in 2016.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 4, 2021

Body Of WW2 Veteran Who Died Of COVID Dissected In Portland Marriott For Paying Audience Unbeknownst To Widow

Before he died, David Saunders asked that his body be used for the advancement of medical research. Instead, it was dissected in a Marriott hotel for a paying audience.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 4, 2021

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Body Of WW2 Veteran Who Died Of COVID Dissected In Portland Marriott For Paying Audience Unbeknownst To Widow

Before he died, David Saunders asked that his body be used for the advancement of medical research. Instead, it was dissected in a Marriott hotel for a paying audience.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 4, 2021

This New Chinese Trend Has Some Parents Putting Their Babies In Helmets To Give Them Round Heads

Because round heads are seen as ideal, Chinese parents are snapping up items that range from pillows and sleeping pads to $4,300 helmets that can help mold their children's skulls.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 3, 2021

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This New Chinese Trend Has Some Parents Putting Their Babies In Helmets To Give Them Round Heads

Because round heads are seen as ideal, Chinese parents are snapping up items that range from pillows and sleeping pads to $4,300 helmets that can help mold their children's skulls.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 3, 2021

Washington Dad John Eisenman Murders Daughter’s Boyfriend For Allegedly Selling Her Into Sex-Trafficking

In October 2020, John Eisenman murdered Andrew Sorenson for prostituting his daughter — though police have found no evidence supporting these claims.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 3, 2021

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Washington Dad John Eisenman Murders Daughter’s Boyfriend For Allegedly Selling Her Into Sex-Trafficking

In October 2020, John Eisenman murdered Andrew Sorenson for prostituting his daughter — though police have found no evidence supporting these claims.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 3, 2021

Carbon Dating Just Revealed The ‘Oldest’ British Skull To Be Much Younger — And Possibly A Hoax

Anthropologists initially declared that the skull, called 'Greta,' was 10,000 years old, but radiocarbon dating shows that it actually came from a woman who died between 1041 and 1163.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 2, 2021

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Carbon Dating Just Revealed The ‘Oldest’ British Skull To Be Much Younger — And Possibly A Hoax

Anthropologists initially declared that the skull, called 'Greta,' was 10,000 years old, but radiocarbon dating shows that it actually came from a woman who died between 1041 and 1163.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 2, 2021