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Matilda McCrear Portrait
Matilda McCrear Portrait

Researchers Identify Matilda McCrear As The Last Survivor Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade

Last year, Sally "Redoshi" Smith was identified as the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade. New research reveals Matilda McCrear lived three years longer — and led an extraordinary life.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 25, 2020
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Researchers Identify Matilda McCrear As The Last Survivor Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade

Last year, Sally "Redoshi" Smith was identified as the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade. New research reveals Matilda McCrear lived three years longer — and led an extraordinary life.

By Marco Margaritoff March 25, 2020
Vampire Bat
Vampire Bat

Scientists Find That Vampire Bats ‘French Kiss’ With Mouthfuls Of Blood To Deepen Social Bonds

Besides grooming, vampire bats form stronger social bonds by sharing what researchers describe as 'French kisses' with mouths full of animal blood.

By Natasha Ishak Mar 23, 2020
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Scientists Find That Vampire Bats ‘French Kiss’ With Mouthfuls Of Blood To Deepen Social Bonds

Besides grooming, vampire bats form stronger social bonds by sharing what researchers describe as 'French kisses' with mouths full of animal blood.

By Natasha Ishak March 23, 2020
The Pages Of The Divan
The Pages Of The Divan

‘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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‘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 March 23, 2020
Sketch Of Old Mayan City
Sketch Of Old Mayan City

This Week In History News, Mar. 15 – 21

Lost Mayan city accidentally unearthed, stone chest of ancient Egyptian pharaoh found, structure made of mammoth bones baffles experts.

By All That's Interesting Mar 20, 2020
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This Week In History News, Mar. 15 – 21

Lost Mayan city accidentally unearthed, stone chest of ancient Egyptian pharaoh found, structure made of mammoth bones baffles experts.

By All That's Interesting March 20, 2020
Megan Hess Of Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors
Megan Hess Of Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors

Mother-Daughter Team Caught Illegally Selling Hundreds Of Bodies Out Of The Family Funeral Home

After secretly selling off a body, they would give the deceased's family the cremated remains of an entirely unrelated person and say that they were from their loved one.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 20, 2020
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Mother-Daughter Team Caught Illegally Selling Hundreds Of Bodies Out Of The Family Funeral Home

After secretly selling off a body, they would give the deceased's family the cremated remains of an entirely unrelated person and say that they were from their loved one.

By Marco Margaritoff March 20, 2020
Stolen Paintings
Stolen Paintings

Art Thieves Steal Three Masterpieces Worth $12 Million From Gallery Shut Down Because Of COVID-19

While the rest of the world was busy with COVID-19 shutdowns, thieves were plotting to steal artwork valued at $12 million.

By Natasha Ishak Mar 17, 2020
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Art Thieves Steal Three Masterpieces Worth $12 Million From Gallery Shut Down Because Of COVID-19

While the rest of the world was busy with COVID-19 shutdowns, thieves were plotting to steal artwork valued at $12 million.

By Natasha Ishak March 17, 2020
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